Propellors should turn easily and when Marathon’s became difficult to turn expert advice was sought.  One week later or so, she has a new cutlass bearing that combines the strength of metal around Beneteau’s idea that fibreglass is all you need.  The insurance survey undertaken while on the hard was very successful, except for the part about water in the rudder requiring a lengthy and $$$ repair.  Hence the new scheduled departure date is 19 September 2009.  Let’s hope for the best possible weather!