gjb Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 Sorry to here your bad news martin i wish you well for your new engine graham Quote
Bob F Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 I feel for you Martin. That's unbelievable. Quote
alun j. Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 Such bad luck !! It's hard to believe that something so little used can be that badly made \ faulty !! Knowing how you appreciate quality, I'm sure that when you do resolve what to do Martin.......it will be done properly, then will work as it should ... for many years to come. Good luck in getting sorted for May............may the force be with you!! Cheers, Alun. Quote
gaffa Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 What a Bummer! Sorry to hear the news Martin Must be like being between a rock and a hard place . General Consensus on the web indicates that Steyr engines are pretty tough but I can understand your reluctance to go down that route again. Dont envy you making a decision. Hope it all goes smoothly anyway and AWOL gets run in and ready for the Alderney Trip Quote
Adam F Posted April 4, 2009 Report Posted April 4, 2009 Sh$t! That is bad news, I really feel for you mate. Like others I can believe that something so new and with so few hours is virtually scrap?? Best of luck getting it sorted. Quote
mw Posted April 4, 2009 Report Posted April 4, 2009 Martin did they do a compression test if not the blue smoke could be from the turbo letting oil pass into the cylinders white smoke could just be a slight air leak they should know but I wouldnot trust them mark w Quote
Osprey Posted April 5, 2009 Report Posted April 5, 2009 Bad luck Martin. Have they told you it's scrap having established what the problem is, or are they stumped and have just given up without finding the cause? With the engine problems I am having with Osprey, I am wondering if you can trust any of these "experts". Terrible generalisation, I know, but it does make you lose confidence. Hope you get better luck soon Martyn Quote
oysterboats Posted April 5, 2009 Report Posted April 5, 2009 hi martyn is that the outcome since we spoke at the boat jumble Quote
great white Posted April 6, 2009 Report Posted April 6, 2009 Bad news mate No wonder you did not want to discuss on Sat Hope you get a good solution in the end, and it is ready for the Alderney trip Charlie Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Posted April 7, 2009 Deposit paid and a Steyr 250hp ordered today. 2 weeks delivery is tight for the Alderney trip but hopefully it will be in and working in time to have a shake down cruise prior to our Alderney trip Martin Quote
Adam F Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 Good news Bummer about the old one, but will be great to have AWOL on the trip. With all the bad luck, youre due a bit of good - lets hope the weather and turbos shine in your direction! ATB Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Posted April 7, 2009 lets hope the weather and turbos shine in your direction! ATB Don't want shiney turbos, just want one that works Martin Quote
Paul D Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 Good news Martin, really pleased for you. Quote
Jim Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 At least you get all the guarantees with a new one. Are you putting your old one on EBay " Spares or Repair " Good luck Mate. Jim Quote
alun j. Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 Good luck Martin.......... I hope the order arrives on time, goes in smoothly and performs up to expectations !! .........before the beginning of May [??]. Fingers crossed for you, Alun. Quote
great white Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 I was going to say thats good news, but really it is not. However it is good that after all this time an end is in sight. Good luck with all the fitting and hope to see you in Braye Harbour. Charlie Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Posted April 21, 2009 Well the new engine left Austria on Monday and should arrive at Mermaid Marine on Friday. Mermaid has scheduled in Monday to fit the new engine and PMS are hopefully fitting the leg on Wednesday. If all this goes to plan then sea trials will take place on Thursday allowing us to depart for Alderney on Friday or maybe very early Saturday. Knowing my luck something is bound to go wrong Quote
TomBettle Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 After my recent fun and games (long from being sorted), I am whincing as I say it Martin, but, the very best of luck! Quote
Wedger Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 Tight Lines guys! (or break a leg) Or just.............. bloody good luck chaps!! 'Otter's' engine on the bench at the mo.......... DPE being fitted and a great big engine shake up .........down & sort out See you all on the tide soon Good luck chaps Quote
Adam F Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 Fingers crossed mate! You wont get a newer engine to do the crossing with! If it helps at all (prob not) but Salterns / PMS are due to replace a trim sender on ours next week - if they are getting tight, we would be happy to wait until we get back and let you take their time for yours? Adam Quote
alun j. Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 Good luck .......... fingers [and toes] crossed for you !! Quote
Mike Fox Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 It's been a saga Martin, but it's nearly there now. Good luck with the sea trials, running in period, tweaks and adjustments that might be needed. If ever a man deserved a break! Best wishes, Mike Quote
Osprey Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 Hope it all goes well Martin. I can understand the frustration. Mine's still not sorted, but that's nothing compared to the problems you've had. Still, a couple of Alderney grand slams will soon get you smiling! Martyn Quote
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