Monday, May 4, 2015
Left the Edisto River anchorage under clear skies moderate
east winds. Engine trouble at mile 489 (overheating or so we thought). Anchored
in strong tidal flow and wind at Oyster House Creek to investigate. Frantic
moments as we drug anchor. Decided to seek better anchorage to get at the cause
for overheating.
Anchored at mile 487 ICW, Church Creek for the night. Joined
Dyad, a spectacular aluminum motor boat.
Dyad from Dover, Delaware
With the help of a Nanni Diesel
mechanic on the phone we diagnosed the problem as a minor one – no serious
overheating. Nanni Diesel is the new engine we put in Flicka two years ago.
Thirty-eight house power pushes us along at 2000 RPH and six knots easily.
Kabota tractor block. Part easy to get, however, like anything associated with
boats, it requires constant maintenance. Diesel engines will run forever if you
give them clean fuel and clean oil (and that routine maintenance).
Tomorrow, more fun and games.
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