When we were in the local Ketchikan McDonalds using their
WiFi we ran into one of the boats from the docks, Katmai. When chatting we realized that we saw Katmai
when we were heading south on Behm Canal leaving the Hot Springs. They were traveling north and they have their
back deck fully enclosed in canvas and screening. We had a lot of fun comparing our journeys
& hope to see them out on the water.
So while in Ketchikan we took care of some chores – change
the oil in the boat, laundry, shopping, runs to the hardware store & marine
supply store and organizing our supplies remaining on the boat.
One of the things that Bruce did while we were in town was
to install a Watercounter. Several years
ago, at the Seattle Boatshow, Bruce purchased a water counting meter that you
install in the water line which monitors the water flow going through the
pressure side of the water pump. As the
water goes through the water pump it keeps track of how much water you have
used – therefore letting us know how much water is left in the tanks before we
run out. This will certainly help with
the decision as to whether there is enough water to take a shower before we
head back into town! LOL!
We also have rigged a pulley that attaches to the boom to
bring up the prawn trap. We have 300’ of
leaded line attached to the prawn trap and manually pulling this up can be a
lot of work! Between the weight of the
trap, line and water conditions. This
will be SO much easier.
The battery finally came in Friday afternoon and of course
since it’s a new battery it’s not charged!
So we have made the decision to leave Ketchikan, Alaska and head to
Prince Rupert, Canada while it’s the weekend and the battery is getting its
initial 24 hour charge.
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