1212/0202/2010201020102010 by admin.

After the big freeze we decided it would be a good idea to try and insulate the Lazionet both to stop the cold seeping in to the back cabin and also to cut down on condensation. I have just finished doing this and it was quite a job with many intricate shapes needing to be cut. We found that the best materiel for the job was self adhesive sound insulation foam as this would be more resilient and though expensive would last much better and is resistant to oil and water ingress and is fire retardant. Anyway the pictures show the result and we are much warmer now. As you can see the entire surface including the deckhead has been covered which also makes it a lot lighter in there.

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0909/0202/2010201020102010 by admin.

Just to bring everyone up to date, you may have heard that we have been having problems with our tachometer! well we had the engineer out to replace it and well it did not work. Much scratching of heads and a few days later the engineer arrived again to wire it direct from the alternator as we had all assumed that there was a break in the feed somewhere. After doing some more tests we have found that it is not the tachometer but the Alternator that is at fault. So we have had to start the Warranty claim with Vetus all over again. I would like to point out at this point that we have been fortunate to have a local Vetus agent near to us here ME&C marine Engines and Components who have been superb in the way that they have helped us with our claims. So far we have replaced the ampmeter 3times and now need another.  have had 1 new engine control panel and the tachometer replaced, a new gear box, new water pump, and safety presure relief valve. It is a good job we decided to spend some time in the UK to test the boat.

 See you soon.

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