2017 Repairs

Since the boat was in Reedville, it was over fours hours of a round trip. During December on, that meant very few daylight hours to get the engine running. I also wanted to get a few other projects done before getting the boat launched, such as replacing the overboard valve that was frozen closed, polishing the hull, and changing the stern lettering to URBANNA VA.

There was more than one learning curve - learning about the boat’s layout, electrical system, and the "pre-fuel injection era" carburetor, and the old ignition system was a challenge.

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Hull from outside after removal of old valve/through-hull assembly

Hull from inside after removal of old valve/through-hull assembly

Final through-hull and valve hardware installed to original flexible hose from marine toilet system

Old Perko valve and through-hull assembly. Note the radial cuts on the through-hull flange to facilitate the removal of the old threaded collar

Inspecting engine spark plugs, noting paint failure and corrosion

Fuel valve from tank to filter needed replacement - hard to turn and leaking

Distributor/Ignition System as found

New start button installed (red casing)

Old ignition coil removed

New ignition coil and distributor cap readied for installation

New ignition coil and distributor cap installed

Old start button removed

Old Distributor Cap removed