Tuesday, October 20, 2020

And the good news

 After removing a few bits of engine - alternator , water pump, and other stuff, I could just see the broken bolt in the block. ( if I stood half upside down in the adjacent lazarette)  but I got a pair of mole grips on it and "WHOOPEE"   it turned and I was able to remove it.

There was a bit of collateral damage namely a small gash to the bonce.

Anyways this is a great step forward, No expensive engine removal and both mounts are now out , nnuts and bolts on order and once they arrive I should be able to get it all back together.

May be able to afford a new mainsail now I've saved on this.



  Bad news

An engine mount bracket has detached itself from the engine, breaking a bolt in the process.  Investigations are in progress but it looks like the engine may have to be removed to get the broken end out and the bracket replaced.  

Not the easiest job in the world