abby on Nostr: After a whole lot of perseverance, we FINALLY got our antique engine out. This was a ...
After a whole lot of perseverance, we FINALLY got our antique engine out. This was a huge stress test on our mainsheet, toppling lift, mast…etc., but also on our relationship lol. 🙈
I hand-cranked it out with a winch and it was a bit dodgy, but hey it worked and we got it done. 💪
This engine is from 1979 so it had a good run, but ever since we purchased the sailboat in 2022 we’ve had issues. The first was on our very first outing and the exhaust riser was so corroded it broke and disconnected from the rest of the exhaust system. Next, was the starter motor, then fuel lines, and then a bleeding screw broke and we finally threw in the towel.
I’m really excited for a shiny new Yanmar tho. Praying the installation goes well and we will be out on the big blue soon. 🙏
I hand-cranked it out with a winch and it was a bit dodgy, but hey it worked and we got it done. 💪
This engine is from 1979 so it had a good run, but ever since we purchased the sailboat in 2022 we’ve had issues. The first was on our very first outing and the exhaust riser was so corroded it broke and disconnected from the rest of the exhaust system. Next, was the starter motor, then fuel lines, and then a bleeding screw broke and we finally threw in the towel.
I’m really excited for a shiny new Yanmar tho. Praying the installation goes well and we will be out on the big blue soon. 🙏