Published 3/18/25
Up at 6:15, breakfast, the net, and bible reading. Reneé went to the local market, I stayed here waiting for the mechanic and the guys to clean the oil. Reneé got back and I was still waiting.
The guys to clean the oil showed up about 2:30 and found a coolant leak on the engine (very small a weep really) and tightened the clamps. They found a similar leak on the generator, also tightened the clamps, then they cleaned the oil out of the bilge. I believe it is coming from the accumulated oil that leaked that is under the generator and slowly flowing into the bilge. Carlos the engine mechanic said he will be here tomorrow, he has the parts in hand now.
Tomorrow morning we will be polishing stainless steel.
This shows the gap at the base of the collar plate on the aft end.
This shows the crack in the plate around the block on the spring.
This shows the crack in the plate around the block on the spring.