Engine in

Saturday afternoon we drew Fair Maid over beside the club jetty and swung the new motor over, using the boom as a gantry, and lowered it into the engine room.  We fitted two bolts to the engine mounts, then knocked off at that point and went for a sail.

The next step is to hook everything up:  Wiring, fuel, exhaust, sea water.  Lots to do...

Actually, there are many different and vital systems on a yacht, a surprising multiplicity.

1.  Rigging and sails
2.  Motor and propeller, including cooling, fuel, exhaust, mechanical controls (gear and engine stop), starting, gauges, and charging.
3.  Steering
4.  Anchor, lines, bollards, fenders, etc.
5.  Safety, including EPIRB, life-ring, life-jackets, marine radio(s)
6.  Battery charging (via alternator, solar, and shore-power)
7.  House power and lighting
8.  Navigation lights
9.  Head (i.e toilet)
10.  Galley, including stove, icebox or fridge, and sink
11.  Bilge pump(s) including automatic level switches
12.  Depth, speed, and GPS location indicators
13.  Navigation, including compass(es), charts (electronic and/or paper), etc.
14.  Cushions and other creature comforts.

All of this requires addressing on Fair Maid.  Much of it is present, some of it in poor condition, and some of it entirely absent.  Over time we intend on putting everything into good order, and making her as seaworthy and as pretty as she has ever been.