Mechanical Work

This week we purchased 4x R&D Supermounts from ASAP Supplies.  These were considerably cheaper and better isolating mounts than the previous Volvo ones.  As these new mounts were slightly lower in height, 2 sets of shims (4mm and 6mm) were made out of paxolin to increase the height should we need them. 

It is worth noting that ASAP Supplies will allow a generous discount for RYA members, alternatively it is still also worth requesting they apply a discount on large orders.

After a lot of fighting with old rusty/semi seized bolts (the raw water/sea water pumps had leaked on these prior to our ownership), the old mounts were removed, and the new mounts installed with the 6mm set of shims.

The last dregs of old coolant were drained, and the now clean header tanks were re-fitted with new stainless hose clips.  Since we were running out of time on Saturday, the 20litres of green coolant will be mixed next Thursday and the cooling system refilled.

Since owning her, Moonshine has had a persistent charging problem with the starboard engine back feeding,  with the charge light and alarm coming on on the port side.  Numerous hours of testing and swapping looms over, engine logic units over and bypassing the split charge diode one engine at a time, we have concluded that the split charge diode is faulty.  After a LOT of Internet searching and expecting to pay exorbitant amounts one was found at ASAP Supplies, 2 inputs and 3 battery banks 100amp rating, at a very reasonable price.  This needed sorting as we had disconnected the engine alarm buzzer on the port side, which in turn meant having to be vigilant in monitoring the engine gauges.  This will be fitted next week, as again we were running out of time on our Saturday visit.

We are still awaiting the final fitting of the cockpit canopy and new upholstery.  All the retrimmed cockpit panels have been returned to the boat for fitting next Thursday.  The wet bar lid which is made from a hard nylon has been refurbished.  The edges have been rounded by a router to match the other mouldings, and has been spray painted to a high gloss and now looks just like the surrounding white fibre glass.