Sigh. We worked hard today: Changed both port and stbf sail drive oil Serviced the tore down the windless and cleaned it of stubborn mud and junk Jerry jugged a...
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Sigh.
We worked hard today:
Changed both port and stbf sail drive oil
Serviced the tore down the windless and cleaned it of stubborn mud and junk
Jerry jugged a bunch of fuel
Cleaned the starter motor contacts and the common harness - now both engines are starting right away!
Both engines work hurray!
Nope.
Port will not go into forward or reverse.
Tired.
Cone clutch?
Don't know.
Going to be spending time on Google and YouTube tonight.
Suspecting we are doing the next 200nm crossing on one engine.
Originally posted on Facebook on February 01, 2019.
Two years earlier, a similarly exhausting maintenance day ended with satisfaction instead of a broken transmission—the difference one gear engagement makes.
Very productive day:
A week earlier, the same boat was already fighting a rebellious generator on the eve of a 900-mile passage to Panama.
Ad Astra to Panama Sail Plan
Four months earlier, the same crew celebrated fixing their generator — a rare win before the maintenance marathon really began.
The Ad Astra crew had a very productive day yesterday:
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Published: February 1, 2019 11:49 PM
Last updated: March 8, 2026 3:07 AM
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