SAVED BY TOWBOAT | Sailboat Disabled By Contaminated Diesel Fuel | Sailboat Story 155

A cascading series of unfortunate events has lead us to the point where we’re located in a dangerous anchorage, the engine won’t start, and all 3 diesel tanks are contaminated.

To make matters worse, we’ve been denied safe harbor by Titusville Municipal Marina, which is within sight of our disabled position, despite them having space to accommodate us. Unfortunately for us, they have a policy that unless a boat can take a mooring ball under their own power, they cannot stay at their marina – no questions asked. The only alternative is to be towed 25 miles to a sketchy anchorage filled to the brim with derelict boats where we drag anchor multiple times while attempting to set the hook.

Thanks to the help of the amazing Towboat Captain and being vouched for by our buddy Josh & Marissa Long (of Long Hull Outfitters: https://www.longhulloutfitters.com/), we’re able to get an “emergency slip” at Port Canaveral Yacht Club.

Tambi cried tears of joy when we finally tied up after a long and arduous day filled with stress and uncertainty.

From here, we’ll make repairs, lick our wounds, and then head back out to complete our trip to Green Cove Springs.

~ Ben, Tambi, & Molly | “SAILBOATSTORY”

* If you read this, use the words PAN PAN & PETER PAN in a comment.

PS: For those wishing to offer the timeless of advice of “it’s a sailboat, just sail it”:

1) Just because it’s a sailboat does not arbitrarily mean sailing is the right decision
2) The ICW is generally to narrow and constricted to sail effectively
3) An intermediate stay is far too loose and requires replacement
4) The cap shroud bolt is not properly installed with locking hardware
5) The headsail halyard is currently wrapped twice around the furler at the top
6) None of the lower cotter pins are in place
7) A rigging/masthead survey has not yet been completed
8) She’s just not ready for safe and predictable sailing
9) We have a Towboat US policy on hand for exactly this type of situation

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