There is a new problem.
Apparently freshwater system has been leaking a bit, and doing so onto the exhaust muffler. This has lead to rust and a couple of pinhole leaks. Not a great scenario, as the whole muffler must be replaced not just the rusty pit. However, this is something a reasonably competent mechanic should be able to do in a couple of hours…I figure it shouldn’t take me more than a week.
And here is my dirty little secret: while I am annoyed at the expense and the time this will take, I must admit that I am not as upset as I should be.
Why?
BECAUSE IT’S NOT WORKING ON THE TEAK!!!
Isn’t that awful?
In truth I’ve been diverted from the teak somewhat since Evenstar got kicked off the dock and Chris has joined me. I’ve been focusing more on boat systems the last couple of weeks so we could finally get out. I’ve fixed the refrigerator for example, and done some work on the engine & generator to get them commissioned and running, finally fixing the 24V alternator mounting and tension, etc. etc.
Until I get the gas generator I purchased out on the boat I’ve not got the power to run enough tools for both of us together anyway without bringing the boat to shore. There actually is barely enough on paper, but it’s close enough that I don’t want to run the electrical systems at closed to rated capacity. So Chris has been doing a bangup job on the deck while I’ve been below getting the inside put back together and the stuff going.
This isn’t a major project, at least it shouldn’t be. It will be cramped and dirty and probably wet. But I won’t make any sawdust whatsoever.
