Funny how things happen sometimes. While we intended to anchor in Jackson Creek anyway, we hadn't intended to get any work done while visiting Deltaville VA on our way south. While sailing without the engine noise we felt some vibration under our feet that made us uncomfortable, and had the boatyard haul us out to look things over below the waterline. We discovered that our Cutlass Bearing, the bearing that supports the shaft through the hull has been worn down over the years and needs replacing, as does the propeller shaft. We're fortunate to have discovered this here at a yard we know and trust, so we'll be here over the weekend plus a few days to have the bearing shipped in and a new shaft fabricated. Being "on the hard" is one of my least favorite activities on the boat, but we're thankful to get this work done.