Radar does not work,generator also,a filter leak.I really like working on diesel fuel systems.Diesel is like sikaflex there is no way you cannot get it all over you.
Mick is up on the fly bridge replacing a switch on the radar,I sourced the diesel leak and Rod went off to get some bits.
After we had done a few jobs and Rod returned with a fuel card,Biggs,Mick and I went over to the fuel berth.
Topped up the tanks and worked out the consumption from Jurien Bay.10 liters per mile at 1800 rpm gives us about 16 knots.Pretty easy to work out! We will have a better idea by Esperance.
Down in my department 1000 hp caterpillar engine,a bit bigger than mine!
Rod arrived back with the cooks with enough stuff to get to Hobart we recon!
Fixed the generator I thought but still it would not run.Said to mick it must be your wires or something..
We undid the control panel to find a wire broken,The key switch has seen better days and spins around if you do not hold it when turning the key! Fixed that up and it seems good now.
Not such good news with the Radar ,we have a picture now but it seems at right angles to where you are going,could be bit of a challenge at night!
Finally Rod got all his jobs done and after a confab we decided to go back to the fuel berth on the way out and get another 1000 in the deck tanks to be on the safe side.It was a good move as a fisherman wandered along and gave us advice on how to go on the inside channel and save a couple of hours
Getting a bit extra fuel.
Steamed out through the breakwater at 4pm all jobs done and all the things fixed for now.
Biggs suggested a celebratory.
Rod like a kid with a new toy as this is the first time he has been on board.
Watched the sun go down into the sea ,watches have been set,2 on and 4 off.
Mick and Bruv first,Rod and Cheroz next and Biggs and I 10 to 12 and 4 to 6.
Cheroz made a light chicken dinner,Biggs has turned in,I will not be long.Expect to be around the Cape when we come on.
Position at 7 pm.about 10 knots of wind and no sea just a small leftover slop from the day breeze.
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