George Town

George Town is the mecca of the cruising Bahamas although I don't know why. we were greated by a mother and baby porpoise. There is good anchorage and which is pretty much protected for the 250 boats here but, very few services so getting the starter repaired was a bust. Took a taxi to a place about 10 miles outside of George Town (GT). The guy there (GT marina and repair) took one look and said: "Can't help you". He suggested NAPA a car parts store on the other side of the island. Luther, my faithful taxi driver got me there but after at least an hour trying to adapt other selonoids, we took off to an auto repair shop. No luck there either but we did get the name and number of a parts place in Ft. Lauderdale. For those interested it is Bob Pisut at 954-761-3713 (sidelineparts@aol.com). They were right there and took down the numbers and said they will mail the part on the Thursday plane which gets in about 4. I will have to go to the airport and pay for it. It should be ticketed with "For Yacht in Transit" so the customs should be minimal. I also asked them to send an extra one as a spare. I am becoming a big fan of spare parts. So far, this has cost more in taxi fares than it part itself. We shall see.