Saturday January 11: Workin' the Days Away ...

Well, ok. It hasn't been ALL work but since receiving the engine parts we needed there's been plenty of it. It has rained 3 of the last 4 days so not much going on anyway.

Time for some play as well - which started with cards and dinner with Dave and Joyce (from Joysea - now landlubbers and visiting Marathon for 10 days). I first became concerned when I saw the Bloody Marys being finger stirred .....

and became more concerned when Dave indicated he was going to grill the salmon. Outside. In the cold. With 25 mph winds. But they found a grill that was somewhat protected from the wind and wearing the warmest coats they had, Steve and Dave did a masterful job with the salmon cooked to perfection.

Great dinner!!!


Of course, not to be outdone, Steve decided that it was time for a lobster dinner. When we completed the loop in 2011 in Rome, NY, Dave and Joyce joined us for a celebration dinner aboard Yesterday's Dream. Seemed like a worthwhile tradition to continue with them! The picture left is from 2011 - the picture right was from this past Wednesday. Mmmm .... no one looks a day older, don't you think??

So there was a lot of open floor work going on (I would be reaching stuff from the aft cabin through the small access panel there) in order to remove the exhaust elbow and the heat exchanger.

Both will be replaced with new and the old will be recycled.

You can see where the exhaust elbow was removed. The heat exchanger occupies a place in this area as well. All came off quite easily - relative of course as the space is limited.

After cleaning the dirt, oil, and loose paint off of the engine, the next step is to prime any of the bare or rusty areas.

Matt: please note the use of safety equipment :-)

The Rustoleum Regal Red should arrive mid week so the final finish coat will be done then.

Meanwhile, we hope to be able to put everything back together today. And then I think there are playoff games to be watched!