Log19 Aug 8 Reality sets in.
After futher investigation, I discovered that all four engine mounts were either broken or bent. The entire engine had shfted backward about an inch. This was obviously disconcerting and made me decide not to put the motor in gear or even sail such that the boat healed to either side. Basically, the engine could have been loosely connected and could have shifted and sunk the boat.
I took advantage of our BoatUS Unlimited Towing for the first time in over 20 years. This one trip from Vinalhaven to Camden more than paid for all the premiums over the years.
On the bright side, we really like are towing captain. He spent 8 years in the coast guard and then graduated from the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. He was very knowledgeable and experienced, as well as quite friendly and entertaining. We needed some entertaining.
Read MoreI took advantage of our BoatUS Unlimited Towing for the first time in over 20 years. This one trip from Vinalhaven to Camden more than paid for all the premiums over the years.
On the bright side, we really like are towing captain. He spent 8 years in the coast guard and then graduated from the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. He was very knowledgeable and experienced, as well as quite friendly and entertaining. We needed some entertaining.
Broken forward starboard engine mount
Note that the bolt at the top of the picture should be vertical and positioned over the little hump in the middle. This bolt is actually snapped. The mechanic said he had never seen a lobster trap do this so badly. I guess we are special.
Captain Bill of TowboatUS pulling us to Camden.
Mount Battie in the distance ahead.
