20150917 Fuel Run

We heard from one of our friends on the dock that a marina close by had diesel fuel for $2.02 a gallon.  We couldn’t pass up a deal like that,  so we tossed the lines and headed out DSC06632

This also gave us another chance to check out the chart plotter we installed last spring.  DSC06638 Works like a charm.  I even hung out there for a little while.  Yes, I wore my big hat.

Poor Smokie wanted to come up with us

Please let me up, I'll be good

Please let me up, I’ll be good 

Suffer baby, you’re not getting up here.

There was quite a bit of mil-foil on the waterDSC06635

I told you how the fishermen introduced the weed to the river to promote better fishing.  I think they are sorry now.

Here is another marinaDSC06640, look at those big sheds.  Almost remind you of Red Wing doesn’t it?

The marina wasn’t too far away, 8 miles, so after a leasurely hour ride, we arrived at the marina. 0917151142a.  Like the name do ya?  We shop in a town called Ooltewah.  I know…..funny names here.  But doesn’t our boat look pretty?

Manly boat

Manly boat

There was a Dragon boat tied up at the dock tooDragon Boat

We ended up taking 247 gallons but at $2.02 per gallon, we couldn’t pass that up.  That should keep us going for a while :).

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2 Responses to 20150917 Fuel Run

  1. Mitch's avatar Mitch says:

    We found your “reviews” of the attractions entertaining.
    And yes, most tourist traps are overpriced for what they turn out to be, but you still gotta go and see what all the fuss is about… 🙂
    Curious about the marine diesel fuel. Does it still have enough minerals to lubricate the injection pump, or have they gone “ultra low” now too ?? The last several years I ran the Pete, I had to add Power Service to the fuel to prevent premature wear of the pump. If your engines have electronic injectors, then you should be OK.

  2. Markie and Timmy's avatar Markie and Timmy says:

    Beautiful Scenery! Beautiful! And $2.02 a gallon for Diesel, ON the river?!!

    Life is good when you’re living the dream!!! Enjoy you guys!

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