Well, that's sorta correct.
First, no import duties - we're a vessel in transit, and had proof of it
with us - because we told the customs officer that the two boxes, total 125
pounds, had mostly stuff we took back for repair and some Christmas gifts.
Waved us right through. Prolly didn't hurt that we'd had a TSA inspection
tape all over both boxes :{))
I got to see all of my 4 kids and 6 grandkids, and my father, who likely
won't be with us this summer, on the trip, and Lydia got to see all of her 4
kids, and grandson (the reason for the visit) for the entire month.
However, we're back on the boat, the rebuilt injectors are installed and
Perky purrs like a kitten - apparently they were needed!
Heads up on Foley Engines - they suck, big time. Bait and switch for
starters, and then they didn't include the banjo bolts or crush washers with
the rebuilts, prompting a last-minute search for the parts starting at 8PM
Friday night. That it's running tells you I succeeded. Details to follow
in a separate post after I get done installing all the new gear, maybe a
week if I'm lucky.
Off the dock at the kind people who gave us the space cheaply tomorrow at
high tide, back in Marsh Harbour before dark, and the installations commence
in earnest on Wednesday...
Thanks for asking. It's been a great trip, but we both are extremely glad
to be home.
L8R
Skip
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Skippy posted that they were flying back to the States for a couple
months.
Poor bloke had so many of his frivolous systems breaking down and no
access to parts or replacements in the Bahamas. Had to return to the
States to keep his floating condominium in some sort or running order.
Just wait till they hit him with huge import duties. Bwahahhahahaha.
That'll learn him.
Wilbur Hubbard