Progress on "updating" Queequeg continues, but slowly.
Every time we fix one thing, something else goes wrong. We've put the heat exchanger problem on hold for a while, pending money to get a new one. Meanwhile, the engine runs fine on salt water.
We've developed a little leak in the pressure water system, so I'm busy tracking that down.
We've also discover MANY leaks in the portholes and deck hatches. I've been busy tracking them down and repairing them, but every time it rains we find a new one - or two - or three...you get the picture.
On a happier note, I will be starring in the upcoming production of "Act Now!" a new musical being produced - for the first time ever - at the Marathon Community Theater. The play is about auditions at a small community theater and I will be playing "Dave," the director.
If you are planning to be in the Keys this March, be sure to get tickets!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
A setback
Well, we took Queequeg out for a half-day shakedown on Sunday. It was a beautiful day, ESE winds at about 10, lots of sun, etc. We had a great time sailing under jib alone with Bev quickly learning to handle the jib sheets. We came back to the mooring and picked up the ball easily. All was wonderful BUT...
Upon checking the engine afterward I found that the fresh water coolant had all leaked out. Investigating this today I discovered that the heat exchanger was bad. Yuck! I had no idea these little gizmos were so expensive! First of all the manufacturer, "Sen-Dure," no longer stocks this particular model. They very graciously said they could make one (they still have the specs on file) but it will cost $650 plus shipping. This is WAY out of our budget. So it looks like we sill be stuck in the harbor until 1) a rich relative neither of us knows about dies and leaves us money OR 2) we save up the bucks to buy it OR 3) some kind person reading this blog hits the "Donate" button and helps us out.
Our only real hope of a timely, reasonable cost solution will be if the local radiator shop can repair the unit. That will be tomorrow's project. Wish us luck.
Upon checking the engine afterward I found that the fresh water coolant had all leaked out. Investigating this today I discovered that the heat exchanger was bad. Yuck! I had no idea these little gizmos were so expensive! First of all the manufacturer, "Sen-Dure," no longer stocks this particular model. They very graciously said they could make one (they still have the specs on file) but it will cost $650 plus shipping. This is WAY out of our budget. So it looks like we sill be stuck in the harbor until 1) a rich relative neither of us knows about dies and leaves us money OR 2) we save up the bucks to buy it OR 3) some kind person reading this blog hits the "Donate" button and helps us out.
Our only real hope of a timely, reasonable cost solution will be if the local radiator shop can repair the unit. That will be tomorrow's project. Wish us luck.
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