We sailed to Brampton Island in forecast 20 to 25 knot winds, less than desirable conditions for a comfortable trip in Tiburon and which saw many remaining in the marina. Fully rigged in lifejackets, harness and restraints away we went. The trip was great, good downwind sailing, and quite safe.
As we were being sent off from Mackay by new friends Dawn and Geoff (Martini - Beneteau 35) we were discussing how happy I was with the Diecon engine we had fitted to Tiburon; 230 hours and not even a leak of oil, though a bit heavy on v-belts. Then whilst motoring for a short period of almost no wind I looked checked the instruments and to my surprise the tacho was reading wrong. Shut down and up with the engine cover and to my dimay the alternator, complete with its full mounting arrangement was hanging on the belt. A couple of broken bolts (clearly and alignment problem when they manufactured the brackets) and a period of head down in a running sea while Mark made temporary repairs.
Anyhow at the end of the day we were settled into the lovely Brampton anchorage, just off the resort (see phot below) but with strict instructions that "yachties are not welcome under any circumstances" !
2 comments:
Hi to you both,
Great reading as usual.Look forward to hearing more when I see you. You must be both feeling a great sense of achievement. Take care, Aunty Christine.
Wow those photos stay really clear when you enlarge them.
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