by yacht fiona | Jul 26, 2021 | Fiona News Network
Sunday morning John came down to the boat and we installed four new engine mounts, pic of forward pair attached. Now we need an engine to put on them, no news yet about shipping the replacement long block. by yacht fiona | Jul 26, 2021 | Fiona News Network
The mechanic, Nobby, had located a Perkins 4-236 long block in Ohio. Next problem is to get it to Patchogue. I am busy cleaning and painting the parts that will be bolted to it; pumps, filters, heat exchangers, etc. I am also cleaning and painting the engine... by yacht fiona | Jun 29, 2021 | Fiona News Network
Last Friday I was invited by the Brookhaven Historical Society to show a sailing video, I chose ‘An Inexplicable Attraction, the video of my book. The diesel is now in Nobby’s shop awaiting a diagnosis. Fair winds, Eric by yacht fiona | Jun 21, 2021 | Fiona News Network
Today, Father’s Day, we made a giant step forward by lowering the Perkins diesel to ground level. Walter and John did most of the work. The next step is for Nobby, the mechanic, to get the engine to his shop. Pics attached: by yacht fiona | Jun 14, 2021 | Fiona News Network
John and Walter showed up early on Sunday and we pulled the engine into the cockpit. A bit of a struggle at times. The Come-along broke and we had to rig another with the engine suspended in space. Pics show the operation at various times and the final shot is John... by yacht fiona | Jun 8, 2021 | Fiona News Network
With help from John and Scott the cockpit sole is off and the engine disconnected from the mounting lugs and assorted pipes and wires. It remains to lift the engine, which Weeks yard will take care of. Shot of cockpit attached: 