Seaka goes around Australia, 2015

[Phillip]

Thanks Guys,

My diesel mechanic friend, who has done work on my engine, reckons the engine is Ok, gave me a plan to work through tomorrow, so we will see how we go.
At this stage I'm thinking raw water [sea] supply is the cause, not the functioning engine part.
Louis, "keep that auxiliary motor out the front at the end of that rope." trouble is that's playing up now also.!!
Walk to the shopping center 'no way' go by dinghy across to the wharf and walk across the street!
Frank, no bananas, but at times I'd wished I had some just to get a bit of wind!

Things hit a lower ebb today when I did my back in again, just bent over! And then the dinghy motor wouldn't start, when visiting "Argos" so was towed [again] back to Seaka.

Anyhow my back is going to be OK tomorrow and tonight the people on the 65 tonne motor boat that was anchored along side me came over with their left over BBQ meat, enough for 2 people [being smelling it all afternoon] and bottle of VE red wine from SA in consideration for all the noise they made, which I didn't hear!

I gladly threw out the tin of meat I had just opened.

The adventure is starting to get going!

[Troppo]

. . .
Louis, "keep that auxiliary motor out the front at the end of that rope." trouble is that's playing up now also.!!

Actually Phillip, I was making an obscure comment about the Coast Guard, a bit too obscure : (.

This is what I was thinking of when I said about the auxiliary motor out the front, this is my occasional auxiliary:

Optional accessory for boating: auxiliary motor.

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This auxiliary is detachable and comes in bright colours.

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I agree with you, it is an adventure and without a few challenges along the way it would not be so rewarding.

troppo

[Phillip]

Well having spent a day on my back yesterday I’m much improved today.
First job today was the diesel engine. Checked the oil first and it was black, normal for diesel engines so no water has entered the system. Next off came the impeller cover and there it was, all busted up! That was a great relief and even more so when all the bits were there. After replacing the impeller I next checked the whole system for blockages and found none. While doing this I was soaking then head of the anti-syphoning devise, which is brass, in vinegar to clean it. With everything back in place I starter her up and away she went, no trouble at all. Mind you all this took two hours to carry out and I am sure that I would not have been able to do it at sea.
So no sooner did I complete the engine repairs when these blokes on the trawler upwind of me started sanding the damn thing. With all their fiberglass and paint dust falling on us there was no option but to move to the other side upwind.
So after that had a general clean-up and organised the lift-out at Horizon Shores next Tuesday morning at 0800. In the meantime will go up to Russell Island and visit a couple of friends there before returning next Monday afternoon to Jacob Wells.
Haven’t had a chance yet but have to check the outboard as it would not start when I was returning from a visit to SV Argos yesterday morning. They had to tow me back to Seaka.
27 56.843S 153 25.442E

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[Troppo]

Well done, Phillip!

Sounds like you had a spare to pop straight in, so good preparation as well.

cheers

Louis

[Phillip]

Got another one too if I need it Louis!

[frank]

Isn't that the best feeling when you find out it just this little bugger and you fix it. Happy for you Phil.

[Dolphin]

Phillip, if you keep getting towed you'll end up with a reputation like Bear McNally.

[Troppo]

Phillip, if you keep getting towed you'll end up with a reputation like Bear McNally.

Bwhahahaha!

Hey Phillip, you didn't buy Bear's tow-rope to keep as a spare did you?

troppo

[Phillip]

So that was what that parcel from Bear was about!!!!

No only joking!

[Phillip]

New blog up at www.sailblogs.com/member/seaka