Two days ago "Thomo" from SeaPower visited the boat and installed the new gear box and motor for the anchor windlass. Initially I thought that we would have to do a complete replacement but Bruce identified the Australian manufacturer and source a gear box rated at 2000 lbs to replace the broken 1200 lb gear box. This had the advantages of halving my replacement cost and utilizing the same footprint for an easier installation. There was one minor change. Because the electric motor is bigger Thomo had to rotate the unit 90 degrees below deck meaning that the fiberglass panel that hides the assembly will no longer fit. I hope to one day hide the assembly with a small set of shelves made of plywood.
The accompanying photos show the windless replacement work. I have also included a photo of some of the boating services in this precinct. Cater Marine is the boat shop. SeaPower is doing our mechanical and electrical work. The Marina Shop is looking into our blue water insurance. Titan is doing our canvas work. Spars and Rigging Ltd is doing our rigging work. Not represented is New Zealand Stainless which as done some work for us. Also in this precinct is a sign write, marine painter, several electrical, stainless steel, and mechanical services. Pachuca is strategically berthed near the centre, within 500 meters of every service.
2 comments:
This topic have a tendency to become boring but with your creativeness its great.
Its not money that burns a hole in your pocket! The truth is it is yachts, the hole in the water that one keeps trying to fill up with $100 notes. Lots of fun and luv from Allan and Carol
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