On the way, after crossing the Sydney Lanier bridge and passing the commercial dock, the engine died due to fuel starvation. There should have been 7 hours left. The gauge was low, and I was suspicious.
I dropped the anchor at 40 feet, added fuel to the tank, and commenced with bleeding the fuel system. It wasn't going well, so I opened the secondary filter to refill it. I found the O-ring had broken, but I had several spares. Eventually, I got the engine started and arrived at Brunswick Landing Marina, where I purchased 18 Gallons of Fuel. My theoretical tank is 70 litres, which should be 18 gallons. I filled the water tank and departed without any assistance.
It was almost 1 PM, and I was tired and stressed. I headed north towards Doboy and ended up at a lovely anchorage called Wally's Leg. It was delightful, and I had a good shot or two of whiskey and BBQ, including some boneless pork ribs again.
A lovely evening at a very isolated anchorage, all alone.
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