Heading south for the winter

[hanleyclifford]

PT26 making better than 7 knots should have no trouble making Butler Island or even Georgetown (a stretch).

[Mo]

Mov'in right along.

PT26 making better than 7 knots should have no trouble making Butler Island or even Georgetown (a stretch).

So 7.2kt for Grampian 26....I immediately think he must have everything up and the wind must be howling. Then I remember the intercoastal...and go to the AIS to have a look. He was just going past Hanna Banana Sunshine Cabana heading South doing 7.3kts . Surely some help from current adding up to a nice ride.

[hanleyclifford]

The current on the Waccamaw can be a big help (or not).

[hanleyclifford]

1545 PT26 approaching Butler Island doing 5.7 knots. Edit: 1615 PT26 blows by Butler Island; headed for Georgetown? Edit 2: 1650 PT26 passes under the Lafayette high rise (US17).

[Mo]

Currently heading under Ocean Hwy Bridge 5.3kts. They pretty much to Georgetown now.

[hanleyclifford]

1710 PT26 headed up the Georgetown channel now.

[PT26]

Georgetown

Anchored up and holding well, now time to check out this issues before dinner.
Will post what I find.
Good wind and current today blew in under sail just as the sun set!

[Mo]

Noticed that Paul...was looking for a web cam there in Georgetown SC to watch you bring her in and there was none to be had. Did you have to use choke all day or did it resolve.

[PT26]

Caugh caugh burp...

Hi Mo
Yes choke all day and it ran fine but can't do that.

Just finished complete tune up and carb adjustment.
Installed a little hotter plug than was there before, learned that from Hanley
Started her up and runs fine no hesitation which is nice to here.
Since she had cooled down had to choke to start and then no choke and she revved up like normal. It appears I must have done something right lol

I guess we will find out how well I really did when it is put under a load in the morning

Ps I wanted to upload a photo of the plugs but can't do it from the iPad... They looked dry and light tan in color, all we're the same

[hanleyclifford]

Paul, Did you pull cap and main jet for a look see?

[PT26]

I pulled the plug in the carb last night before spark plug installation and adjusting the carb. We adjusted the carb multiple time to get it just right ended up 1 and 3/4 turns out.

This morning we're off to a great start! Pulled the choke to start, she started right up, put the choke in, warmed her up, put her under a load and took off... She's running like a beast

[hanleyclifford]

0800 PT26 entering the Estherville/Minim Creek Canal 5.7 knots.

[hanleyclifford]

PT26 now at St. Johns Marina (formerly Buzzards Roost); another outstanding day's run (70 statute miles).

[Mo]

Must be warming up by now???

[PT26]

Well, the tune up worked... The A4 ran so well today, boy were we happy!
It started out very chilly about 32 but feels like 27
Left anchorage 6:45 am down jackets etc... Current and wind with is all day. We flew through Elliotts cut current with us at 9.9 knots, crazy! Arrived at St Johns Marina for fuel and a hot shower at around 5:00. They are super cool here fuel up take a shower take out the trash etc... Shove off and anchor up outside the Marina. It turned out to be a nice warm afternoon with a good end to the day.