We were about to cast our last lines off yesterday to head out of New Zealand when the oil pressure alarm on our engine went off. Dana shut the engine off immediately and we tried diagnosing the problem briefly before calling the Yanmar tech to come over. Turned out nothing was wrong the engine, just the sensor had failed, but it took all afternoon to get a replacement and by then it was too late to get to our appointment on the customs dock.

Now we have an appointment early monday AM and possibly can check out Sunday when a customs agent is coming for the boat next to us. Problem is we are nearing the cut-off point for our friend Cye that has been visiting the last couple of weeks.

We always warn our guests that things can happen out side our control, but this is the first time we have really been affected. The worst part is we had a Yanmar tech go for a seatrial just the other day and declare the engine was in great shape. Our fingers are crossed that we can get out Sunday morning and Cye will be able to join us for the passage to Fiji.