BOATS US SAVES THE DAY

It finally happened. We were happily cruising north on the ICW headed for our marina (Loggerhead Vero Beach). We had had a wonderful sunny day with little boat traffic. We entered the marina's entrance channel about 5PM all set for a relaxing evening onboard. As we were approaching the marina, a rowing team consisting of 3 boats crossed in front of us . We had to slow way down to avoid collision. The winds were very strong coming from the NW and pushed us out of the channel a bit. Unbeknownst to us, there was a submerged concrete day mark (belonging to the marina) which we hit. We were hard aground and heard some screeching noises. We called Boats US, and wonderful Eric arrived in about 45 minutes. He was a master at pulling us out and back to the ICW channel. We were unable to use the rudder, and it was determined that we would have to tow KNOTUGAL back to Ft. Pierce, a 3 and a half hour trip in the dark. We arrived at the Harbourtowne Marina about 10 PM. We are TOTALLY impressed with the very capable Eric!

ERIC THE RED....A  MASTER !!!!!!

WE WILL BE ON THE HARD FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG. WE ARE STAYING ONBOARD . EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT THE AC

A COUPLE OF THE BLADES ARE RUMPLED. IT TOOK 2 HOURS TO GET THE PROP OFF. THEY ARE SENDING IT OUT TO POUND OUT THE RUMPLES.