George was dismantling the windlass yesterday, it was all going fairly well, and—notwithstanding some stuck screws—he was able to open the windlass. We were both optimistic that the windlass would have a new motor and be functioning again by the afternoon. However, once the windlass was open he found that a bearing was missing and there were tiny pieces of metal lying inside. It appears that the bearing had broken into tiny pieces.
Dismantled windlass, lying on is side. The tiny black things are apparently pieces of the missing bearing that should have been inside the gear that is removed and sitting at the top of the photo.
The Little Bay anchorage. Breeze On is on the far right.
An interesting rock formation seen on today’s walk. This is at the top of a high bluff.
More interesting rock formations.
That part number for the bearing is not in the Quick company’s computer system and someone from the customer service is looking into whether they have the part. So, we wait once again.
In the meantime we are in a lovely anchorage, discussing options if we are unable to fix the windlass.
Dismantled windlass, lying on is side. The tiny black things are apparently pieces of the missing bearing that should have been inside the gear that is removed and sitting at the top of the photo.
The Little Bay anchorage. Breeze On is on the far right.
An interesting rock formation seen on today’s walk. This is at the top of a high bluff.
More interesting rock formations.
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