It's been another busy day. Finally got the depth sounder transducer after Garmin only sent the cable but not the transducer. Fitted it yesterday and Mirrool went back into the water today after lunch. Started motor and the water cooling pump immediately jammed. Burnt the pulley belt right through. Not knowing the motor properly yet, it was really a no-brainer to get a mechanic down there. Cost me $200 but got a repaired pump with new bearings, impeller and pulley belt fitted in a couple of hours. One less thing to worry about.
Am now safely back at the Cairns Marlin Marina. Spending the next couple of days stocking up on vacuumed meat if I can get it, fresh fruit and vegetables, plus a couple of other minor jobs. Intend heading out next Saturday 23rd for nearby Fitzroy Island. Will spend another day or so at anchor there just checking things out e.g. the charging and anchor systems.
2 comments:
Russ,
Congratulations on the purchase of your sloop Mirrool a very nice looking yacht indeed. Having ticked most of the boxes, the next few days will reveal how you cope with her single-handed. I can imagine part of the fresh fruit ration were lemons to suck to keep the smile off your face. My work lately has become unbelievably busy so your news has left me daydreaming of better times. Godspeed.
Thanks Mark. We'll go for a sail when I eventually get down there.
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