Bayliner Mercury V8 Engine Failure.

Seawater and high performance marine engines don't always have the best long term relationships.
In most cases this is a direct result of overlooked maintenance programs and or absentmindedness.

Case in point - At first sight one might guess that the Mercury V8 engine was seized, with a fully charged battery all the starter could offer was a loud groan and no rotation.
On closer inspection it was discovered that the engine refused to turn over because the alternator and most of the belt pulley bearings had seized.
A quick slash of the multi-groove alternator belt, and wallah! the engine sprang into life.

Step 1.  Replace the alternator.

Deep seated corrosion.

New alternator and idler pulleys.

Step 2.  Fit new multi groove belt and belt pulleys.

Bilge pumped out and ready to rock n' roll.

Clean-up all the corrosion and replace derelict parts.

Replace a number of water hoses and clean out debris that has found it's way into the water pump housing.

Fair sailing Captain!

Christie Pacific Marine.

Bayliner Muir Anchor Winch Replacement.

Now here's a job that tested our agility - the ability to be a contortionist.

The anchor winch on this Bayliner had burned out and a new Muir winch kit needed to be installed.

It's all in the box!
Yes it is, everything you need to install the complete Muir anchor winch.
Winch motor - Gearbox - Chain Galley - Electrical Relays and Switches.

New below deck components - winch motor - chain shaft housing.

The new shaft sticking it's nose through into the anchor bay.

All bolted-up and secured - shaft waiting to accept the winch motor and gearbox.

Very neat and compact design - fit like a pilots glove.

Deck view of the new Muir anchor chain galley.

The Control Cabin - 

as the new anchor kit came complete, wiring and switch gear included, we were requested to 

up-grade the system to the Muir specification.

New Lower - Raise switch gear fitted.

Heavy duty control relays installed.

Wiring from battery to winch motor upgraded. 

Anchor on deck!

After a few test runs without fault - job done!

Christie Pacific Marine.

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