Arriving in Florence knowing batteries will be installed tomorrow is exciting. Even though it wasn’t expected we were talking about replacing them in the next couple years. Instead of the lithium we now have 8 new AGM’s that can be installed fairly easily. As lithium hopefully becomes less expensive in the future these will get us by for the next few years.
Scott gets to work as soon as he can but we must wait a day until the rain ends. Our engine hatch is not fully covered, it’s cold out and raining. So today we clean the boat inside. Top to bottom literally washing ceilings and floors, seat cushions and vacuuming. Not exciting at all but it needed a good tidy. Scott ordered some parts to be sent to our next major marina where we will lift her and have her booty power washed, anodes changed from magnesium to zinc in prep for the months in the salt water coming up. He will also be changing the pod gear oil so that has been ordered.
This marina is a major fishing spot. A tournament is underway and the lights from the waiting bass boats on the weekend mornings is a sight to see. These fellas are putting in boats literally all day and the end of the day it is a constant trailer battle at the ramp. A bunch of fishers just fish off the docks.
We have met some nice boaters here at the marina. Some are Loopers and some are locals. It is the main stop for those heading up to Chattanooga and Knoxville or those coming back. Very few miss this marina after a day of crusing and locks.
