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IT IS GETTING EXCITING

Lot’s of things happened. The engine was ready until something broke off. The powercable had some issues with itself. We’re feeding Lady Tuuli so much she’s laying straight on het waterline, but I think she likes it. At this moment there are some little things I could do on board, but that’s as always on any boat.

There’s only one real thing left. We have to mount the hydraulic furler, which is finally repaired, back into the mast. If that is going well, not leaking oil or other funny things, we’re planning of leaving Makkum to Vlieland on Monday. And if the weather predictions hold on we’re leaving Vlieland on Tuesday or Wednesday morning.

It’s about 350 miles to our next destination. Fingers crossed 😉

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SMOOTH OPERATING – PERKY

Still lots of work to do before we set course to Denmark or may be Norway or Sweden, but we’re getting there … some day. Last year we had the little fueltank cleaned (we’re not using the big one anymore), changed all the filters twice, flushed the engine with some special stuff to make things run even better. Changed the oil again after that. We changed the complete network of diesel hoses in the engine room, completed them with extra taps to be sure we can shut it all seperately off, including the Webasto and Dickinson heater. The two extra vent/bleed valves are great to get air out of the system if necessary.The engine strings are still ok. We’ve got everything in reserve. Tomorrow i’m going to replace the Separfilters again to be sure everything is still clean. The tank is full. Our Perkins (1977 – 4cil – 75HP) is running perfect and smoother than ever before. With only 7800 working hours the engine will probably keep running for at least another 47 years. Look at this beauty 🙂