More Problems

Just when we thought we were making progress with the engine, another problem arose. Our inverter, which allows us to use AC power on the boat, has stopped working. George is planning to communicate with the electrician we use in MD and try to sort the problem. As I write this George is attempting to gain access to the inverter that is hidden behind a locker—no easy task. 

The engine test we conducted yesterday was a success. We are on track to attach the new hose fitting once it arrives tomorrow.  If it all works well after that we will leave the marina on Wednesday. Today we attempted to replace the hose that collapsed with a hose that has stiffer walls and will be less prone to collapsing. Because it is so stiff we were unable to attach the hose to the water pump. We even tried soaking it in hot water. A man on a YouTube video suggested using a tailpipe expander to stretch the hose so we have one on order. Luckily Amazon deliveries to Beaufort are quick. 

I also wanted to mention that the very first thing George checked when the engine overheated was the impeller (which was fine.) I forgot to include that in the earlier blog post. 

Heating the hose to soften it. It did not work. 

George has removed the door to the locker. The inverter is behind the back wall of the locker so that wall also has to be removed. Many of the switches and electrical devices in that locker may have to be disconnected to get to the inverter.