Morehead City to Masonboro, not Wilmington, NC

We left Morehead city on Tuesday, 11/3 and headed for Swan Point Marina on the New river in Sneads Ferry, NC. We could not anchor outside of Camp Lejeune because you cannot go ashore and Packet needs to go ashore, hence the marina. we did hear gun firing the second night we were at the marina from Camp Lejeune, but at least the ICW was open for us to pass during the day. We also had an air show every morning, very interesting. We left Swan Point on Thursday headed for Masonboro rather than Wilmington. Wilmington is about 15 miles up the Cape Fear River which can be tricky if you are not going with the current. Besides the marina in Masonboro called and had room, so that is where we are. We will probably be here until Tuesday. We had the diesel mechanic from Mack Boring here yesterday and today, but they can't get the information they need until Monday. It is a nice place, again not near anything, but the dock master took myself and another couple to a shopping mall for groceries. Tomorrow he will take Dave and I into Wrightsville so we can see the town. We will probably take a taxi back.
We are thinking that once we get the engine problem fixed we will go to Wilmington for a day or two, just be be in the area in case we need Mack Boring again. for those of you who know about sail boats and diesel engines, we have been getting very black smoke from the engine and it keeps getting worse, not good. We think if maybe back pressure, maybe a new exhaust???
It was warm and sunny, but last night there was a frost warning, had the heat on and long sleeves in the morning. We have to get further south, I am tired of keeping both winter and summer clothes out!! Take care and keep in touch, we have phone service and would love to hear from you, also email us if you can't get into the blog and leave a comment.