great white Posted August 20, 2014 Report Posted August 20, 2014 After fairly extensive repairs the boat is now back on her mooring. Problem was caused by a failed intermediate shaft bearing, that also damaged the bell housing lake Engineering repaired [Re Sleeved] the housing, New bearings and seals and a few other jobs were done to the engine by the boys and I Last weekend engine in, leg on, reconnect everything Touch up the anti fouling and launch today. Look out fishes Back in time for Junior comp part two on Sunday, Air Show and an Indian summer Charlie Kingfisher 126, Steve S, Coddy and 10 others 13 Quote
Rob Posted August 20, 2014 Report Posted August 20, 2014 Blimey Charlie, bloody inboards!!! Anything preventative that could have stopped his or was it failure of the said bearing? Good to hear she is afloat! Rob Quote
Kingfisher 126 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Posted August 20, 2014 Nice one Charlie, Looks like I will have to go out fishing now you have yours back! Hope all goes well and tight lines for the comp kids!! (And grown ups)!! Quote
Wedger Posted August 20, 2014 Report Posted August 20, 2014 Good to hear you're fixed Charlie! Lost a few weeks myself for warranty snagging. See you out there. Was that a beardy Dan I saw at Cobbs? Quote
Maverick Martin Posted August 20, 2014 Report Posted August 20, 2014 Nice one Charlie glad all is ok and you're back up and running again Quote
great white Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks guys Looking forward to getting out there again fishing. Thanks for all the support lads, especially Dave and Chris for offering alternative boats for the Junior Comps and Dave for a trip last weekend on Reel Magic, what a boat that is. Can recommend Dan or Sam as able engineers for anyone needing assistance, they saved Dad a fortune over the past few weeks. The hardest thing for me is remembering that they no longer need to be told how to do things. Dan removes and replaces the leg almost routinely and his tools are better than mine LOL. niggle, Paul J, Kingfisher 126 and 1 other 4 Quote
Oli Posted August 21, 2014 Report Posted August 21, 2014 Great news Charlie, pleased all is now sorted - bet there's some nervous congers out there! Out this weekend? Quote
Steve S Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Glad to hear that Alfresco is afloat again Charlie and that your lads don't need Dad to tell them how to do it all the time! Quote
great white Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks guys It will be a toss up between watching planes and a conger trip next weekend Quote
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