M.V. Oyster Catcher arrives safely in Cape May, NJ

At 0630 the M.V. Oyster Catcher arrived safely on docks at the South Jersey Marina in Cape May, NJ. We will lay up here to take on water and fuel as well as to make a few minor repairs. We noticed a steady leak from the port engine stuffing box and will need to tighten the drive shaft where it enters the stuffing box. We will also need to replace the priming bulb on the dinghy, as the cold weather caused the rubber to crack and begin to leak. We should be underway for the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay Canal in a few hours.

The M.V. Oyster Catcher on docks at the South Jersey Marina in Cape May

Chris Davis and Captain Geoff Werner hoisting the dinghy for repairs.

Captain Geoff Werner inspecting the cracked fuel line on the dinghy