Yeah, sure was a long day. I could reach the cracked fitting through a
handhole, and could only see it with a mirror. Working in that tight space
chewed my forearms up pretty good.
I admit to motoring part way back (upstream - return trip). The leak sort of
ruined my special mental sailing place.
The space between Tullytown and Bensalem is interesting for sure. Bristol is
a nice little town with a wharf and a park where all the people come to
watch the boats go by - very friendly and scenic.
After 2 years inside a nuc plant, I'm not too worried about Salem (other
than the potential of being shot at).
It's raining, dismal, and windless here now, but the boat is ready to roll.
Maybe I'll just anchor somewhere and relax.
Scout


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Scout wrote:
I sailed the River from Tullytown to near Philadelphia (about 20 miles)

I didn't know there was a town named after Jethro Tull.

then had to head back due to a cracked drain fitting near the hull. All
is
well now and if the weather isn't too bad, I'm heading out again today.
I'd
like to make it through the bay to Cape May (about 125 mi).

That's a long day. Any places along the way to visit? And be careful
around that big nuclear power plant!

Fresh Breezes
Doug King