A setback

Well, today was to be the day and we tried, we really tried.
We started out at high tide this morning and got about half way to Long Key. Then we blew a tack and managed to get the genoa sheets hopelessly fouled. So we started the engine but when we revved her up we had a horrible thunking sound. I suspect the prop strut has worked itself loose. (It's never been quite, but we didn't have money in the budget to haul out and fix it.) Now we have to find the money and get it done.
To top off a day of disasters, we ran aground within sight of the dock and had to wait for the tide to come in.
What a day.
On another note, a young couple looked at Walkue yesterday. They called today to say they want to make an offer.  Keep your fingers crossed.