Northern Lights… not the pretty ones…. Part 2

Not sure the generator company should have been allowed to use the name of something so wonderful!

 

Half happy to find the solution (see Part 1) and half upset I did hours of work before checking the easy item first (water pump belt tension), I spent the next few hours putting it all back together and filling the engine with nice clean new antifreeze.  Excited to show Julie we checked off one more item from the loooooong list of projects, I started up the Northern Lights generator

Northern Lights… not the pretty ones…. Part 1

I wish I was writing about sailing adventures under the Northern Lights!

We knew during the purchase survey there was an issue.  The previous owner created a small list of known issues which included the Northern Lights M643 5kW diesel generator.  Although it only has 1200 hours, he mentioned the generator had an overheating problem and was most likely due to a lack of significant use. 

Trip to San Diego, What Worked Well and What Didn't Part 3

Here is the final post of the 3 part epic trilogy!

Human compass worked very well!

Continuing with what worked well on our trip from Seattle (Friday Harbor WA) to San Diego.  As I mentioned in the last post they are not in any particular order other than my particular favorite I saved for last.

Trip to San Diego, What Worked Well and What Didn't Part 2

This and the next post will highlight a few things that worked well on our ocean voyage.  As I mentioned in Part 1 the boat did great overall in various wind and sea conditions.  Pretty much exceeding my expectations for a 45,000lb cruiser.  The Tayana 48's naval architect, Robert "Bob" Perry, lived up to his reputation and is quite an impressive architect.

Just another beautiful sail on the ocean!

I will save my favorite for last...otherwise the following are not in any particular order.