Boat Maintenance
Today this jack-up oil rig Petrobras AS III moored next to the marina.
I needed to do some boat maintenance including re-sealing the large starboard window which now leaked profusely, replacing the fuel tank O-ring, replacing the main halyard which has started to show signs of wear probably caused by poorly sited turning blocks. The engine oil is also due to be changed.
The window frame came out fairly easily. It was annoying to note that the leak was caused by poor original installation. Insufficient sealant had been applied.
Window frame showing water ingress.
With the widow removed the leak source became obvious at the top left corner where it had not been sealed properly.
There are numerous places close to the marina selling freshly squeezed fruit juices which are just sublime as is cooled coconut milk drunk by straw from the green nut.
I needed to do some boat maintenance including re-sealing the large starboard window which now leaked profusely, replacing the fuel tank O-ring, replacing the main halyard which has started to show signs of wear probably caused by poorly sited turning blocks. The engine oil is also due to be changed.
The window frame came out fairly easily. It was annoying to note that the leak was caused by poor original installation. Insufficient sealant had been applied.
Window frame showing water ingress.
With the widow removed the leak source became obvious at the top left corner where it had not been sealed properly.
There are numerous places close to the marina selling freshly squeezed fruit juices which are just sublime as is cooled coconut milk drunk by straw from the green nut.