@@chrisfisichella6659 it has been and continues to be but the day I'm dropping pick after a days sailing is getting closer. Thanks for your encouraging comment.
No engine? Ugh, I do not envy you! Amazing how fast "I'll have the anchor down in an hour" changes to "I guess I'll be awake all night chasing puppy yawn winds trying to stay off the rocks ."
@@romeowhiskey1146 engine 😉 though for most people it's the same thing. Mine is a ancient isuzu 240c diesel. Probably from 1960s. The engine has been sitting for over 3 years as this SV was abandoned due to covid. I opened the tappet cover to pour a little oil in to lubricate it and discovered broken valve spring. At this stage I've removed all electrical wiring and haven't rewired it. I'm trying to borrow money to get it rebuilt. 9000 hours on the clock. Along with the broken spring has me concerned about how much life's left in it. If I can't borrow money to rebuild I'll install a new spring. Wiring is a mess. This project has been a year of struggles and stress but I'm still moving forward knowing the day I set sail it will all be worthwhile.
Excellent job. That boat must be a ton of work!!
@@chrisfisichella6659 it has been and continues to be but the day I'm dropping pick after a days sailing is getting closer. Thanks for your encouraging comment.
RUclips starting to show this in related, good luck, I enjoyed!
@@Bystander333 thanks 😊 🙏
No engine? Ugh, I do not envy you! Amazing how fast "I'll have the anchor down in an hour" changes to "I guess I'll be awake all night chasing puppy yawn winds trying to stay off the rocks ."
@@user-od1dt3sd8h unnerving to say the least..
MOTOR or ENGINE?
@@romeowhiskey1146 engine 😉 though for most people it's the same thing.
Mine is a ancient isuzu 240c diesel. Probably from 1960s.
The engine has been sitting for over 3 years as this SV was abandoned due to covid.
I opened the tappet cover to pour a little oil in to lubricate it and discovered broken valve spring. At this stage I've removed all electrical wiring and haven't rewired it.
I'm trying to borrow money to get it rebuilt.
9000 hours on the clock. Along with the broken spring has me concerned about how much life's left in it.
If I can't borrow money to rebuild I'll install a new spring.
Wiring is a mess. This project has been a year of struggles and stress but I'm still moving forward knowing the day I set sail it will all be worthwhile.