One of the advantages of a boatyard with a 4G signal is that we could stay on and still fit in an AGM on zoom.
So we managed to finish the cockpit drains. Well except that I ran out of the larger Jubilee clips. As you need 2 on each hose end we needed 8 smaller and 24 larger ones but I only had 20 of the large ones so one segment will need them adding later.
So we have 38mm drains from the two forward drains which come aft to the 50mm aft drains. We tested them and no leaks š Once we complete the sides to the motor compartment we will fix the hoses to them so that they don’t wobble around or chafe anywhere.
We have brought the motor frame home now that we have sorted all the measurements to complete it. So to make that easier we have fitted a couple of lifting eyes in the wheelhouse roof. These wouldn’t have been any use for the diesel engine but our electric motor and frame is less than half the weight. We will also be able to use it to lower the big batteries into the compartment.
It was nice that when I created the backing plates for the seacocks I cut out two circles that made perfect backing plates for these lifting eyes. By the time they have been painted and the solar panels fitted you won’t see them.
We used our man overboard lifting tackle to get the motor out and then were able to use it to lower the frame down the ladder too. To get it up I’ll temporarily add a wood side so it slides more easily.
After a night to reflect on it we ended up a bit less daunted by the tasks remaining to get the motor and drivetrain fitted š
Sustainable Sailing 