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South Brittany Islands
Yesterday, we motored as there was no wind from Ste Evette to the Iles des Glénan just off the Benodet Bay. They are a glorious collection of low lying islands with white beaches supposedly made from decayed coral. The sea … Continue reading
As it should be…..
We have managed to complete our first ten hours motoring so from now on we should be able to use the new engine as normal. We went through the Raz de Sein at slack as planned with very little wind. … Continue reading
Back in Camaret
We decided that the best sea trial was to motor over to Camaret, just outside the Rade de Brest and a good stopping point en route to the Raz de Sein. The engine is completely different from the old one … Continue reading
Ready to go – sort of!
All of the snagging list has been completed today so we are now ready to take her out on a proper sea trial. Shame that it is gusting over 30 knots in the marina and lashing it down with rain. Still, the … Continue reading
First, very short sea trial of new engine
As posted yesterday, we thought that we would go onto the slipway to replace the propeller blades but Bruno Launay – the main man at Brest Marine Services – had other ideas. He wanted us to be hoisted up and … Continue reading
New engine up and running
The new engine has been running today and is almost ready for sea trials. There is still a bit of tidying up to do and checking that all is aligned correctly but it seems that we are definitely making progress. … Continue reading
New engine on boat!
So, at 1100 today we were moved by the friendly marina staff to the slipway so that the new engine could be lifted into the boat. Before this could happen we had to move a boat that had rafted up … Continue reading
Folding bicycles
We bought folding bicycles about 4 years ago on the basis that they would be useful when we were on the boat and needed to get to the shops. In truth, we haven’t used them much before now but they … Continue reading
Weather agin us
The engine is almost ready to install but the high winds today have made it impossible. Gusting over 40 knots in the marina has meant that it will be tomorrow at the earliest and maybe Monday. However, the mechanics have been busy ensuring … Continue reading
Le moteur nouvelle est arrivé!
The new motor has duly arrived and we are hoping that it can be lifted onto the boat tomorrow afternoon. They need to check that it is running properly on the bench first before installation We are also restricted by … Continue reading
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