Just launched from Bruces Yard

[Heckler]

Splashed, frantic check to make sure no leaks, had re aligned the prop shaft so had disturbed the volvo seal. Had changed the cam belt etc so had to make sure all was well. Had noticed a tinckling sound but Bruces man was waving me to follow him down the channel so off we went. Lau said whats that noise? Too late now to do much but open the lid, thats the only prob with Bruces, all has to be well when you splash!
The water pump pulley was loose, I had put the v belt on to hold it whilst I tightened the 4 bolts and had forgotten to nip them up! Shit! Anyway a master plan, take it easy to Grahams boat, pull along side and temp tie up, switch off the engine, nip the bolts and off we could go! The plan worked, no damage to the pulley and now we are anchored off Culatra in 27.5 degs, blue sky, supper in the oven and off to the Guadiana tomoz! Magic!
S

 

[ribrage]

Splashed, frantic check to make sure no leaks, had re aligned the prop shaft so had disturbed the volvo seal. Had changed the cam belt etc so had to make sure all was well. Had noticed a tinckling sound but Bruces man was waving me to follow him down the channel so off we went. Lau said whats that noise? Too late now to do much but open the lid, thats the only prob with Bruces, all has to be well when you splash!
The water pump pulley was loose, I had put the v belt on to hold it whilst I tightened the 4 bolts and had forgotten to nip them up! Shit! Anyway a master plan, take it easy to Grahams boat, pull along side and temp tie up, switch off the engine, nip the bolts and off we could go! The plan worked, no damage to the pulley and now we are anchored off Culatra in 27.5 degs, blue sky, supper in the oven and off to the Guadiana tomoz! Magic!
S

great news . well done , enjoy Guidiana , we were there for a while last year, really pretty place, some never leave !

 

[charles_reed]

Once had raw-water pump pulley disintegrate - fortunately had a spare.

Enjoy the Guadiana - I got up to Mertola where the water-gate had the original Roman brickwork.

Warch out for the sunken pontoon off Pomerao and don't think of anchoring off.

 

[GrahamM376]

Anyway a master plan, take it easy to Grahams boat, pull along side and temp tie up, switch off the engine, nip the bolts and off we could go! The plan worked, no damage to the pulley and now we are anchored off Culatra in 27.5 degs, blue sky, supper in the oven and off to the Guadiana tomoz! Magic!
S

Glad to know our boat is till afloat, enjoy your trip to Alcoutim or further.

 

[Heckler]

Glad to know our boat is till afloat, enjoy your trip to Alcoutim or further.

yours looked good, hi tide 2 ish tomoz so a leisurely start and then ayamonte for the official leave portugal, paid the two euros yesterday!
s

 

[saab96]

Its the islamic festival in Mertola in May. Worth a visit. The town quay will not be a quiet place to moor.

 

[25931]

Good to see you afloat again.
Happy Easter.

 

[Poignard]

... Had noticed a tinckling sound ...

Not much wrong with your hearing then?

 

[Heckler]

Not much wrong with your hearing then?

No show without Punch is there!
S

 

[Heckler]

Good to see you afloat again.
Happy Easter.

Cheers!
Ayamonte at the mo, up river tomoz
S