Troy with Wildcat Propellers delivered the repaired prop at 0900. He said it was getting thin and I should start looking for a replacement. I had the prop back in place by 1030 and we were underway by 1130.
The trip up the Elizabeth River was interesting. Large ships lined both banks. There were at least three aircraft carriers as well as numerous other naval vessels. We turned up the James River at Hampton Roads and motored up river about 15 miles to the Pagan River. The Pagan River enters the James from the east. We wound up the Pagan with water depths ranging from 4.9 feet to 35 feet. One stretch of about one half mile never had more than 5.3 feet. It was an anxious few minutes since Seascape draws five feet. We plan to leave near high tide.
We anchored near the town of Smithfield, famous for Smithfield Hams. The cruising guide was a little misleading because it indicated that we could anchor across from the town and that there was a public dinghy dock. Neither was true. We anchored about a mile from town in a curve in the river. We ended up tying the dinghy at a marina near town and walking to the town.
The town was OK but not worth the trouble getting there. However, we had a beautiful day cruising and it was a calm, cool evening.
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