cruising on $15k pa,

[steve yates]

An interesting read this, and a beautiful looking boat.

https://www.morganscloud.com/2016/03/10/cruising-on-less-than-15000year-including-the-boat-what-it-takes/?utm_source=AAC+Master+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=f6069d0fbe-New_Post_Notice&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1d87f76d90-f6069d0fbe-127783005&mc_cid=f6069d0fbe&mc_eid=227c7b9463

 

[lindsay]

A refreshing change from the domestic, administrative and social issues that seem to dominate here. I like the comment that there is a path other than the ^magazine driven approach *to cruising. Looks like I will become an addict, as suggested.

 

[Gerry]

Great to see this written by two of the most inspirational sailors we have had the privilige to meet. Hannah is a superb boat, I defy you to realise that she is ferro on first aquaintance so superbly is she made.
I echo Mick's views and philosophies, and whilst we sail very different boats ( we have a traditional plastic cutter) and in different locations we too strive to follow a simple way of life on board. Valuing self-sufficiency and repairability above all.
I thoroughly recommend their blog, www.gafferhannah.blogspot.com but be aware you could sit enthralled for hours reading of their inspiring sailing lives!

 

[KellysEye]

We met a Kiwi couple who had a ferro boat and much the same views as in the article - keep it simple. We had everthing and for six and a half years I spent two days a week on maintenance or fixing things. The longest time we went without having to fix something was a month and then three things broke on the same day. We carried multiple spares for every bit of kit, exploded diagrams and a large tool kit. The strange thing is I got used to it and quite enjoyed the challenge of working out what had stopped something working then fixing it. As an example a generator is taking longer and longer to start what is the problem?

 

[Cariadco]

We met a Kiwi couple who had a ferro boat and much the same views as in the article - keep it simple. We had everthing and for six and a half years I spent two days a week on maintenance or fixing things. The longest time we went without having to fix something was a month and then three things broke on the same day. We carried multiple spares for every bit of kit, exploded diagrams and a large tool kit. The strange thing is I got used to it and quite enjoyed the challenge of working out what had stopped something working then fixing it. As an example a generator is taking longer and longer to start what is the problem?

I recon it's loosing it's compression. Doesn't need to loose much to make it bad at starting and can be measured fairly easy by using a compression gauge.
However, and having said that, it could also be the injectors starting to loose their 'Atomising' ability, and injecting neat diesel. Check these by removing and testing them on a simple hydraulic test bed. Most diesel repair guys have these items.
As always with these things, it could be a combination of both of the above!!
Regards,

 

[Boo2]

As an example a generator is taking longer and longer to start what is the problem?

Glow plugs ?

Boo2