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Friday 3rd March
\nB stepped outside into the cool breeze gave a small scream and ran back to bed. There was no morning swim before breakfast.
\nThere was a swell coming into the bay this morning so after breakfast and a quick swim we headed off to find somewhere else to anchor. First of all it was fishing time. Andrew landed a nice size Snapper, then B landed two snapper. Unfortunately Sue’s fish were all under size (she was obviously on the wrong side of the boat).
\nWe then checked out a few nice bays, but not up to our standards. We dinghied across to one of the islands (rock) just off one of the main islands. We took a couple of photos before returning to Imagine.
\nThe trip back was not easy. The outboard stopped and would not start. So it was out with the oars. With three in the dinghy, we tried several combinations of rowing\/paddling before Sue ended up doing all the hard work and rowing back to Imagine with Andrew and B giving directions as they lounged back on the dinghy.
\nWe hauled anchor and headed to a bay we knew was well sheltered from the swell, so we could work on the outboard. B and Andrew stripped the outboard carburetor, cleaned it and was able to put it back together without having spare parts.
\nOutboard back on the dinghy AND IT STARTED! A quick adjustment of the idle screw and we were away.
\nAfter all the work it was time to cool off and go for another swim.
\nFresh fish for dinner tonight, yum!<\/div>\n\n\n