Episode 11 - Gas in the Bilge!
A few short weeks ago, things were looking great! We had done lots of preparation to get ready for Spring Launch, with all sorts of thinking and planning and dreaming about the 2021 boating season! And then we found gas in the bilge! Gas and gas fumes are dangerous and you don't mess around with that stuff! Where was it coming from??? The marina owners worked with us to figure out the source of the leak, and to figure out the next steps - it looks very much like a fuel leak in the starboard fuel tank. So - drain the tank, flush the bilge, and reassess the situation. And there might be a way to salvage the season! With the fuel tank eventually drained, we could start bashing on with getting the boat ready for launch - but time wasn't on our side! Overall, it could have been much worse. We found the leak while on the hard, which is much better than finding out when you're enjoying a leisurely cruise, or when it might be too late. Stay tuned! And wish us luck!!
