We’ve now been in this really nice marina for 12 days. The cost structure is such that after 12 days you go on to the monthly rate, so our next 18 days would be free if we stayed that long. We can’t leave yet anyway, as our gearbox is not back in (see below). We’re going to use this time to do some further inland exploration of Crete by rental car. We’ve also been enjoying the beaches and watching World Cup Soccer at the tavernas. We’re likely to resume our cruise westwards along the north coast of Crete in about a week.
Log
Days aboard Envoy this trip: 89
Engine hours and distance covered this trip: 66hrs / 329NM
Technical
The gearbox has been fixed; the oil leak was due to the prop shaft coupling and gearbox not being correctly aligned after we had a new prop shaft made and installed in Marmaris. This has caused some vibration (which I must say we didn’t notice at all) and subsequent internal problems. Today an engineer came from Piraeus to re-install the gearbox, and found that the pressure plate – goes between the gearbox and the back of the engine – is a bit rattly (the inner plate is loose against the outer plate). He said the pressure plate might only last for a few months and suggested getting this fixed or replaced while it’s readily accessible. That’s going to take another few days. Then he’s going to put everything back and ensure it’s all correctly aligned.
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3 comments:
Hi Laurie,
Well its nice to get all the elements sorted and propshaft/gearbox alignment has caused many boats issues over the years. Once sorted it should be forgotten for years to come! Happy cruising. Frank
Hi! really enjoy the photos on the blog. Sitting in a Brisbane winter it feels very relaxing to view the Med. Crete sounds wonderful; Trevor Jamieson territory in WW II. Funny that you heard his POW stories way back when you met him in the '60's. Now you are there! Good luck with gear box - it is only money.
Dad & Mac
thought we'd check out the blog before going off-line with the internet. today fortnight Jack and I will be lobbing into Launceston: methinks temps will be very different to yours, but we'll survive.
good idea with the map of the journey, will check that out in the future. great photo ops everywhere you go.
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