On Saturday morning, my third day at the docks, I checked with IBA, and thankfully I was allowed to stay one more day. I sent a message to the canvas maker to confirm his coming to make the template for the bimini at 13:00. I also sent a message to the mechanic asking him what happened, why he didn't show up as agreed and letting him know that I would still be on the pontoon until Sunday at noon. He replied that he could be down in a couple of hours.
Ok, great, but meanwhile, I had made a date for a brunch at 10 with a new friend. Oh well, I could manage that. Waiting obviously does not work. So, I left the boat open, told my neighbour that a contractor might be coming aboard while I am gone and not to panic, and had a very nice brunch at a nearby cafe.
When I returned, it became obvious that the mechanic had been on board and started the job. I contacted him and he said, that yes, he has removed the water pump and will be back after he repairs it.
Great! So, I am not needed on board after all!
My new friend offered to drive me to Lefkas, and while I was getting ready to go, the canvas maker came and he too said that I didn't need to stay on board for him to do his job.
I had a successful day, accomplishing other things while the contractors did their jobs. After I returned, the mechanic came back with a repaired water pump, reinstalled it, and told me that my engine now would run forever.
Rebuilt water pump
I was now free to enjoy my evening having dinner out knowing that I could happily head back to the anchorage the following day, Sunday.
So, in the end, all went well, everything got done and I didn't need to stress. The three days on the dock were not so bad after all.
I am now back at anchor in Tranquil Bay and enjoying a peaceful afternoon.
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