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A Boat owner contacted us for transferring his boat from Sanibel Island to Jacksonville. We have planned to travel through the Okeechobee Lake. At some distance we have a minor issue engine. We fix it and move on to River forest marina. When we reach Fort pierce city, we found that our running engine was stuck in to the gear. To know more about professional yacht delivery, kindly visit here<br>https://trustedyachtdelivery.com/boat-deliveries-dont-always-go-according-to-plan/<br>
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BOAT DELIVERIES DON’T ALWAYS GO ACCORDING TO PLAN I was recently contacted by a new boat owner to help him move his boat from Sanibel Island on the West Coast of Florida to Jacksonville. In my planning, we were going to travel through Fort Myers and then proceed through the lock system of the Okeechobee waterway. Our trip was planned to go through Lake Okeechobee and then on to Stuart Florida. Unfortunately, as we approached the Port Mayaca lock, the starboard side engine started to overheat
After a quick inspection we found no obvious signs of an issue and proceeded to River Forest marina on one engine so we could have it inspected by a professional. After a few days, the repairs were done and we were ready to move the boat up to Jacksonville Florida by way of Daytona Beach. After preparing the boat and leaving early in the morning, we proceeded out the Saint Lucie Inlet and into the Atlantic Ocean. It was a beautiful day and seas were calm.
We were on schedule to make great time to Daytona Beach. As we passed Fort Pierce Inlet we elected to continue on in the ocean since everything was running smoothly. Unfortunately after another 10 miles, we started to have new problems. The problems on the surface appeared to be fuel related since the engine never overheated but sputtered to a stop. By this time, the wind had picked up and made it nearly impossible to diagnose any issues with the fuel filters in the ocean
After preparing the boat and leaving early in the morning, we proceeded out the Saint Lucie Inlet and into the Atlantic Ocean. It was a beautiful day and seas were calm. We were on schedule to make great time to Daytona Beach. As we passed Fort Pierce Inlet we elected to continue on in the ocean since everything was running smoothly. While we surfed into Fort Pierce Inlet on one engine, it was clear we had made the right choice not to push ahead to Sebastian.
Always be prepared for mechanical issues, especially when taking a new, unproven boat on a long or shakedown cruise. It’s always a good idea to plan your trip around the time of day so you are able to summon help during business hours when these services are available. If you ever need a professional to move your boat or to come along as support, give Trusted Yacht Delivery a call and we’ll be happy to assist.
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