The weather conditions were a lot better this morning for leaving Goole, bound for the Trent and Torksey Lock, compared to a few weeks ago when we ventured out onto the river in heavy fog.
We arrived at Torksey Lock safely and having done all the necessary engine checks we noticed that one of the duo props has part of it's blade missing. We will get this seen to before next seasons boating is upon us, but we have decided to purchase a new set of props as we do not know how old our existing ones are, and at least we will have a spare. There was a lot of vibration at speed and also we seem to have used a lot more fuel for this journey as opposed to previous occasions.
Back in March I purchased a mobile mifi from the 3 Store to provide us with mobile internet on the go. This is even more reliable than our normal mobile internet under contract on our phones, as it is a mini modem and provides us with Internet access even in the most difficult of places such as Torksey and Wells Next The Sea. We can have up to 5 devices connected at a time and has been invaluable in tempting the kids to continue boating with us on a weekend.
Next stop hopefully Burton Waters to get the new canopy patterned, Moonshine may even return by the end of the week with a new look!
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