6/5/2024 0 Comments 6th MayI've been by myself working on Seren today (and Friday) as Gareth has been too unwell. He's been cutting back on his pain medication because he wants to feels more alive and not so doped-up but maybe he's cutting back to much, too quickly. Here's what I've been up to:
The cockpit is looking better too though not finished. Gareth has made some little cover plates for the corners of the window frames where they used to leak and I've ripped out all the old carpet and replaced it with some 'new', ie recycled, carpet. It's not finished yet but it should be a more comfortable berth for Gareth if he's fit enough for the summer trip.
There are a few niggly jobs to tackle, eg the shower/washbasin taps don't work but the big issue remaining is the starter motor. I've checked the battery voltage and connections and all seem fine but the solenoid only clicks it doesn't fire up the starter. Unfortunately the marinisation of the engine by Perama has resulted in the starter being hidden under the heat exchanger. In a car you'd crawl underneath to get at it but in a boat that's not possible! I've asked a boat engineer to come and have a look and give me a quote. We'll see how that goes. If it's too expensive I'll do it myself but taking the heat exchanger and exhaust off is a trial. I've done it before to get at the thermostat. But that was years ago when I was fitter. I have a deadline of sorts. I'm planning to set off for Llangollen on the 13th of June. It should take 14-16 days traveling time but I'm allowing some extra for sight seeing, shopping, technical issues and general cock-ups. The opening night of the Eisteddfod in Tuesday 2nd July.
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AuthorPhil, owner, captain, chief engineer, electrician, carpenter, cook and comms manager of Seren Archives
April 2024
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