Life is good....Yesterday, the engine entered it's new home! I have posted the pics below and Guy has written the technical part of the blog......it may be understandably boring for some but interesting and helpful for any boater/cruiser that may someday find themselves in this situation.
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| I cleaned up the mess of the old engine and painted with White Bilgecoat. If the new one leaks oil I want to know about it! You will notice that the motor mounts are off. The mechanic took them to modify them for fine adjustments. |
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| The Dripless shaft was rebuilt with a new bellows and "o" rings. Notice the rope to tie the shaft so that the shaft won't move and allow water to enter the boat when we get towed. |
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| After over 2 months sitting and not moving in salt water, I expected more growth on the hull but the CSC Microlon bottom paint did it's job. Unfortunately there were a few barnacles growing on the shaft and line cutter. The 2 things that weren't painted with 'bottom paint' or 'prop speed'. Time for a short haul(1 hour). In that time we changed out the bellows for the dripless shaft . Power washed the hull and then reset the pitch on the Variprop to match the new torque specs of the new Beta Engine. Had it all done by the time the launch crew returned from lunch. $773!!!! Expensive lunch hour! Yikes...Our Sarnia Yacht Club fees seem like petty cash compared to these charges! |
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| Without an engine the crew pulled me around to the work dock with a tow boat at the bow. |
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| This is the new Beta. The mechanic is removing a few things to make it easier to get down the companionway. |
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| The yard used a crane that they have on hand for mast removals etc. |
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| One more mount to remove! |
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| I removed the dodger and swung the boom out to the side to allow more room. |
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| Don't drop it now!!!The crane operator was so good! |
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| The guy in the Bert "Jabin's Yacht Yard" jersey directs the crane operator with hand signals. An Inch at a time!! |
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| Finally through the companionway and on the bottom step resting while the mechanic, Rob Nixon, sets up the u shaped jig to swing the motor into position on the mounts. He placed the mounts using a plywood jig that he made to align with the engine. The engine was put in place shortly after this. Frustratingly, the motor mounts are too high and need to be taken to a welding shop to be modified. |
