Maintenance – Page 3

Sunrise goodbye to Great Wicomico

Posted on November 4, 2018November 28, 2018 by Gybe

As promised, Jim from Ampro visited Ferrity last Monday afternoon. Listening to the symptoms and then landing an experienced eye, nose, and feel on the oil, Jim suspected fuel dilution and recommended an engine oil analysis.

Oil analysis confirmed suspicion, fuel pump ordered, and Jim installed on Saturday morning. A big thank you to Jim of Ampro.

After seven nights and several hundred dollars, it was time to say goodbye to Reedville. Settled dockage with Charles at The Crazy Crab Saturday evening and finished with salad and fudge brownie sundae.

Sunday morning sunrise goodbye to Great Wicomico River.

Barnacle Barrier… ha ha

Posted on October 25, 2018November 28, 2018 by Gybe

Elaborating on engine failure. It ran out of fuel (yeah ha ha). I knew this immediately but what I didn’t know was why it slurped 14 gallons in 8 hours running at normal RPM when I should have reached port with 6-8 gallons in reserve.

Boatyard suggested fouled prop, hard to believe because 3 months ago Herrington Harbor North did a complete bottom job including $30/can Pettit “Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier” (possibly laced with barnacle food/aphrodisiac). Divers not allowed here so a short haul.

Result: bottom had some minor soft growth in spots. Prop photos after 3 months!!!

Next time I’ll save $30, douse the prop with a big batch of homebrew urine and launch Ferrity.