The goal for Day 1 was to leave our harbor (Lghthouse Point Yacht Club) at 8:00 A.M. and get as far as the other side of Markland Dam. We were concerned that Markland might be a long delay because only the small chamber is operational. In reality, we left at 8:05 A.M.(not too bad) escorted by Mike and Linda Luti on Dustcutter who are going as far as Louisville with us.
We passed a barge immediately after leaving Loughery Creek. It was the only barge we saw between our home port and the dam.
Upon arriving at the dam, we were told there would be a 2 hour wait. We anchored and ate lunch and lazed around until it was time to lock through (2 1/2 hours). This was much better than we had anticipated. However, we've already had a malfunction. The generator made a squealing sound, quit running, and smelled like burnt rubber. It became important that we reach a marina with electric so we could have heat. We are spending the night at the Madison, Indiana marina. All in all, it was a good beginning, with the exception of the generator issue. The good news is: tomorrow we should be in Louisville and we can have the repairs done there.
JOHN'S NOTE: The water pump on the generator locked up causing the problem. We are going to get it fixed at Jefferson/KYS in Louisville when they do the work on the drive train.
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