A lot has happened in the last month after we started heading South. After identifying the engine mount issue, we started working on it and all indications (to date) are that we should be fine on that front, and more sea trials will confirm this. We optimized our work to take advantage of warmer days to do epoxy work and we got the engine mount work done. Here are some pictures of our engine work.
Engine suspended in engine room
Epoxy and fiberglass work on the starboard stringer (under the engine)
Additionally, we relocated the engine exhaust vented loop from the port lazarette to the aft cabin. Here is a picture of it in its new spot.
Engine exhaust vented loop in aft cabin (looking forward)
We were getting ready to head South but good old winter caught up with us. The first flurries, short days, and subfreezing temperatures hinted that maybe it was just too late this season to get to the warm South. We knew that this was a possibility back in February when we started the restoration/rebuild and while we prioritized the work, we knew it was going to be tight. So we made the decision to stay put for the winter and to haul Rosalind. The weather gurus are forecasting a very cold winter and we did not want to take any chances with getting frozen in and having problems.
We will continue our work over the winter - the built-in heater will come in very handy for that - and will resume our shakedowns in early April. The to-do list will keep us very busy through the winter and we will keep you posted on our progress. In the meantime, we will also post some thoughts on boat size and voyaging preparations.
Here is a sketch of
Rosalind on the hard waiting to get shrink wrapped for the winter.
Thanks for following our blog,
Alex and Cheryl
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