Perkins genset almost alive again! (Patreon)

Hi guys 

This week has been challenging. I hate weeks where I have no idea what to shoot for the video. Not being able to rely on stuff and materials showing up makes it very difficult to plan anything. Fortunately, next week is looking better! I have everything I need to install the shower pan - that should be fun. I should also be able to test the genset up at the workshop - also fun. I doubt I'll be able to install the genset aboard Athena next week, but it's getting close! 

Behind the scenes, I've spent the better part of two days emailing back and forth regarding the high output alternator for the main engine. No definite solution yet, but we're getting there. It looks like our best option is to swap out the 3.15" saddle mount alternator for a 4" version. That will require a new custom pulley for the shaft on the alternator, a slight modification of the mount, and a spacer for the tensioning arm. This was all supposed to be a simple matter of bolting it on ;) Mistakes happen - I'm glad I have another couple of months until we want to untie the lines. 

Martin and I have started brainstorming a sliding solar panel mount. That would allow me to mount four 100 x 170 cm (39 x 67 inches) panels rather than just two. We would not sail with these panels extended, but they would be nothing short of fantastic when at anchor. Oh, that reminds me, my solar panel order was canceled - no explanation why and no reply to my email asking what happened. I had ordered spiffy Sunpower panels, but I can't find anywhere else to order those in Denmark. I got a really good deal from my Czone guy on some older REC panels (TwinPeak 2, mono, 310W). He has them in stock, and my parents have offered to pick them up. I'm properly just going to go with them - I've spent hours trying to find a place to buy Sunpower panels without any luck. 

Ava is arriving in around 34 days! I'm very excited! It seems like she has adjusted to the idea of the boat maybe not being entirely done by the time she shows up ;) We'll definitely have a lot of projects to do in Scotland and Irland! 

I'm heading back up to the workshop to help the cement boat crew tomorrow (Sunday).  I'm never fairing another hull! I'll be back later to reply to comments :) Now it's bedtime (10.30 pm local time)! 

Thank you so much for your support! Stay safe :)