2018 Season

After leaving Reedville and arrival at Urbanna, the rest of the season was a series of obstacles in the way of fixing the engine. Daughter’ graduation, family vacation, lower back pain issues, and then finally a case of Shingles pushed repairs to the right. The good news was that my friend also has a boat, so I didn’t miss out completely on sailing.

Also, the more I dug into the engine, the wider the scope of work became. Basically, I would reason, "Since I’m here, I might as well..." Replacing the cylinder head became overhauling the water circulating system and painting the engine. Click here for Engine Overhaul pictures.

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Close-up of nameplate for future reference

Jade at temporary berth in Reedville after launch

Jade fully rigged, Reedville, May 2018

Inflatable dingy stowed aft

Carry-On™ air conditioning unit rigged

Second-hand outboard mounting bracket

Engine with cylinder head removed, in Reedville

Cylinder head removed, on sink

Top end of engine cleaned up

Old cylinder head and gaskets removed

Sunset at slip in Reedville, May 2018

Temporary outboard motor mounted to aft ladder

Bruises from trying to re-start outboard motor

View from new slip in Urbanna, VA

View across Urbanna Creek

Sailing on Dan’s boat, July 2018

Relaxing on my "back porch" ;)

Sunset at Bridges Marina, July 2018

View from Bridges Marina»s clubhouse

My home away from home - messy with project materials

Using the MastMate™ to go aloft

Jade moored at Slip #14

Breakfast and overhaul project parts

Gordon Lightfoot’s old boat, Sundown