Day 162: Paradise Point

Weather improving but still not great.

Another day, another supermarket.

Poured yesterday's fuel run into the tanks. That should be enough for the next leg, so I refilled the cans for my reserve.

Had enough of being stuck on the boat all the time. A night out is in order. Went to the Runaway Bay Tavern near the shopping centre for a steak and to sit out the quiz night. Good beer, nice evening.

Things didn't improve for that mono.

Location

Paradise Point

Check / Replace Engine Exhaust Anode

This is a holding post - this procedure needs work and better supplies.

Check / Adjust Engine Coolant Level

Parts / Tools

•  Coolant concentrate, if required.

Concentrate - needs diluting (best with ion-free water like from the watermaker.

Method

• Wait until the engine is cool.
• Open the coolant filler cap - check that the coolant level is at the top.



Coolant filler cap and reservoir.

Check the reservoir - level should be greater than 1/3rd full.

If either of these are low, make up a solution from the concentrate - at 50% - and top up.

Clean Raw Water Strainer

Parts / Tools

• None

Port strainer - the starboard one is a different model but the principle is the same.

 Method

• Close the raw water inlet sea cock.
• Unscrew the top of the strainer and remove the strainer insert.
• With a small paintbrush in running water, clean the strainer.
• Remove any debris from the strainer body.
• Replace the strainer insert and screw on the top.
• Open the raw water inlet sea cock.

Check / Replace Raw Water Impeller

Parts / Tools

• Screwdriver
• Replacement impeller
• Impeller body seals

Impeller cover plate.

Method

• Turn off the raw water inlet sea cock.
• Unscrew the raw water impeller plate.
• Prise the impeller out gently with a flat-head screwdriver.
• Inspect the impeller. If there is any damage, replace.



Damaged impeller - needs replacing.

• Clean and replace the front plate using a new paper seal.



New impeller with vanes in correct orientation.

• Open the raw water inlet sea cock.

Day 161: Paradise Point

Weather still bad - heavy rain and high wind. Anchor doing a sterling job.

Decided to have some time ashore. I will need fuel to get home and, while I could drive round to the fuel dock, I decided to walk the cans up instead. Got a lock for the trolley so I could leave it at the marina while I walked up to Runaway Bay for lunch. It rained most of the way making it a miserable walk.

Houseboat up on the beach, and a big mono dragged and aground.

Location

Paradise Point

Day 160: Paradise Point

Currigee prove far too rough. It actually wasn't that uncomfortable on the boat but with high wind combined with tides running through the anchorage, I was concerned that the anchor would significantly drag. There is some evidence that it has already moved around in a limited area, always resetting. This is outstanding ground tackle but you can't be too careful.

Decided to give Paradise Point another go. The crossing was not as choppy as yesterday and, at low tide, the anchorage looked fairly calm. I knew it would pick up as the tide came in and uncovered the protective sandbank but decide to see how it goes. Dropped the anchor in 1m LAT with a good amount of chain for the expected 40 knot winds and settled in. Spent the day on the boat.

Blowy but a good spot.

Location

Paradise Point