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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
Brittany tour…by car!
Whilst we are waiting for the new engine to be delivered, we decided to tour Brittany as we will not spend as much time in each place once the engine is fitted. Over the last two weekends, we hired a … Continue reading
Engine update
We were told today that the new engine will be here on Weds so we may get sorted early the following week. The new engine is a right hand one which means it turns clockwise in forward gear. Our old … Continue reading
New Swedish model required
As previously reported we went up to the mechanics to find out the prognosis on the engine. They had taken the cylinder head off and found that we would need a new head, a new piston and a probably new … Continue reading
Third tow and counting
So, with the bank holiday over, a phone call to the engine people was made this morning to check that they were coming to remove the engine to their workshop. Speaking to the owner, he said that probably at 1100 … Continue reading
Progress one step at a time…
Well, the engineer turned up at 1430 rather than 0900 and spent an hour getting the engine out into the saloon. He then packed up his things and disappeared. We thought he would be back shortly to remove the engine … Continue reading
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