psneeld
Guru
Tony, the boat is in Biloxi Ms. I am taking monday and tuesday off to put in my last two fuel tanks. I got them back from the welding shop about a month ago. I've got both genset running and one of the 6-71's running a couple of weeks ago. When I get the fuel tanks set I can plumb the fuel lines and get a drop. I've been skiddish about running anything on jerry cans because I ran out of fuel on one of the generators. Plan is to set the tanks and get the other 6-71 running. Than I can be mobil for the hurricane season.
Psneeld, I don't want to put my life in the hands of "potential rescuers". Coast Guard would be the last resort. I've had engine problems and your not going to get help from the oil field. You would have to contact the CG and have them call someone that can come get you. The CG doesn't bother unless it's life or death emergency. I don't know what type of boat tow service you have but here their boats wouldn't be able to budge my lugger. CC yes but I don't like to wait.
I tow boats/barges a lot bigger than your lugger all the time. from 100 miles out we would use our 46 foot crew boat...no sweat.