August 2021, we received a recommendation on a gentleman that was known to perform brightwork and other topside tasks. We viewed some of his work and were excited to get in touch with some work we wanted done on the boat. We later contacted him and was given a quote to sand and repaint our topside decks with new non-skid paint. The quote for the topsides came to roughly $3500, with an additional $1000 if he were to include the cockpit. This person, we shall call him F__, assured us…
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Marine Diesel Engine: Banjo’s Full Story
Moonhole Article by TravelingJules
Read this amazing article from our Instagram friend TravelingJules (@travelingjules) and we wanted to share. What an incredible place! The article is well-written, engaging and tells a fascinating story about Moonhole on the island of Bequia. A Life of Isolation, Tranquility… The Utopia of Moonhole We both loved the story and hope you enjoy also.
Read MoreRemove our Boat Engine
It’s been a busy aboard Banjo. As you may recall, we got towed out of our anchorage almost a month ago and have been eager to discover the cause of our engine failure. I met with Gary last week and attended to his assigned homework of preparing the engine to be removed. Earlier this week, Gary and the crew from Deaton Yacht Service in Oriental, NC, took the reins to remove our boat engine. Ours is an 85-HP Perkins 4.236 Marine Diesel weighing in upwards of 500+-lbs (estimated). Banjo also…
Read MoreDIY Diesel Boat Engine Repair: Raw Seawater Pump Video
This DIY Boat Engine project shows how we remove and re-install our raw seawater pump on an 85-HP Perkins 4.236 Marine Diesel Engine. As a follow-up video for our Perkins 4.236 Engine Repair: Raw Water Pump Post, we hope you find the video a nice addition to the steps we used. Disclaimer: We are not certified diesel mechanics, so please consult a professional before attempting anything in the video yourself. Since this was the first time we opened our raw seawater pump, we had a diesel mechanic friend direct us…
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