May 7 2010 – This morning we tested the recently rebuilt water makers. Our findings were that the Low Pressure pump was inoperative. The plastic impeller was total disintegrated which also destroyed the housing. We felt very fortunate to find a brand new replacement, impeller. While putting the fittings back on we cracked the water discharge neck. After spending several hours repairing the unit we finally succeeded in getting the 400 gallon maker to work. We decided to spend the another night in West end since it was 1:30 by the time the repairs were made.
We rewarded ourselves with an afternoon of exploring in the dingy and doing a little snorkeling. Upon our return we found the pump had failed. Capt. Mobley and I spent the rest of the afternoon replacing the seals and once again we were operational.
On a good note we saw a lot of wildlife on our snorkeling adventure. This was one of the many.
Today we intend to head South and put 100 miles behind us.
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