Through it all the crew remained focused on their tasks. Sleeping and having fun. Sisters Dee Dee and Dora cuddled for a nap.
Dora helped brother Dylan keep watch.
Dylan and Dora found time to play.
The Red Head crew is now settled into Georgetown Yacht Basin. A Caterpillar mechanic was onboard yesterday to not only fix the engine problem but to show Dad how to do it himself should it happen again underway. Today Mom picks up a rental car. Tomorrow we head to a nearby dog park. Next week a Red Head will be hauled for maintenance work but today life is good.
The Red Head crew is now settled into Georgetown Yacht Basin. A Caterpillar mechanic was onboard yesterday to not only fix the engine problem but to show Dad how to do it himself should it happen again underway. Today Mom picks up a rental car. Tomorrow we head to a nearby dog park. Next week a Red Head will be hauled for maintenance work but today life is good.
4 comments:
What was Engine problem?
The throttle shaft seal on the injector pump failed and made diesel spray out. I caught it within a few seconds of the failure. It's a big disassembly and re-assembly job (4 hours by a knowledgeable mechanic). Replacing the seal took 30 seconds. It also requires a dozen replacement parts for gaskets, O-rings, and other seals that have to be replaced when the engine is disassembled to get to the injector pump.
50 bucks in Parts-- 500 Bucks for Labor? Maybe more-- Probably not less..
I would like to see some Pics. of Red Heads Engine Room..
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https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/red-head/
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