Ended up replacing a shaft that had been put in new in Guatemala 8 months ago, maybe bent slightly during installation, and new props. Went from Max props to Gori brand and a new pitch. Great power and no vibration, yeah! Also, had some wood panels done for the interior steering station and some wood patch done on the net rail for the tramp. All in all a successful haul but as usual longer than expected. Out of dry dock and onto to Oriental, NC. Just after leaving the yard ww had to pas under our first non-opening 65´high bridge, the captain was very nervous as we are near as we can figure 64´-6¨ with the windex! But it was low tide and all was good, not even a clicking from the antennas bending underneath. Oriental, NC is a very friendly town, everyone tried to be as helpful as possible making it a great stop. We did however elect to pull up to the dock because the anchorage wsa quite crowded so the expense kept our stay brief. Had lunch at M&M´s cafe, a local´s favorite and very good. Took our second day of stay to go grocery shopping and do laundry, the usual chores.