How to remove a Boat from the Beach.

 How to remove a $1,500,000 boat of the reef in the Bahamas.

You most probably notice a couple of immediate benefits in this exercise.

1. Opportunity to equalize wealth - Redistribute wealth - depending where you stand.
2. Great advertising for Caterpillar.
3. Kept some over eager local government official busy on a Sunday afternoon.
4. Chance for some  poor insurance broker to visit the Bahamas.
5. A positive contribution to the  boat building industry.
6. Gives the lazy security guard on the excavator ideal opportunity to protect his loot.
7. Proof that infinite stupidity abounds even in the most beautiful places on earth.
8. The easy way is not the best way - check the oil slick and other contaminants floating around.
9. How many Chief's?  -  only two Indians, clueless at that.
10. Lastly - a caterpillar Excavator is a trustworthy flotation device and recovery tool.

Only two thing are infinite!

The Universe  and  Human Stupidity.

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.

Salute 

HMAS Tobruk Turbo Charger - ABB vtr 400

Always been one of the industries that I have been very fond of - Marine Engineering.

Wondered what size turbo you would find inside this ship?
What would it be bolted on to?

Scroll down for a read.



Here she is , brand new!

Check the finish and the Quality!

HMAS TOBRUK SPECIFICATION SHEET

General characteristics
Class & type:	Modified Round Table class Landing Ship Heavy
Displacement:	5,800 tons
Length:	126 m (413 ft)
Beam:	18 m (59 ft)
Draught:	4.9 m (16 ft)
Propulsion:	2 x Mirrlees Blackstone KDMR8 diesel engines providing 9,600 hp (7.2 mW)
Speed:	17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph)
Range:	8,000 nautical miles (15,000 km; 9,200 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Boats & landing craft carried:	2 x LCM-8, 2 x LCVP
Capacity:	up to 18 Leopard 1 MBTs and 40APCs, 300 to 520 soldiers
Complement:	145 (including 15 soldiers in Ships Army Detachment)
Armament:	As built: 2 x 12.7 mm machine guns 2 x Bofors 40/60 bow mounted guns Current: 6 x 12.7 mm machine guns 2 x Mini Typhoon Guns (current)
Aviation facilities:	2 helicopter spots on main cargo deck 1 helicopter spot on rear flight deck Both decks rated up to Chinook

Link to Website.          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Tobruk_(L_50)


Turbochargers can be seen perched on the top of similar engines below.

Imagine the feel of tinkering with 9,600 HP, fitting this turbo and them hearing her roar into life. 
The experience - invaluable, the price tag for the turbo $210,00-00 AU

Never say no to opportunity- especially if you can learn!

Enquiries regarding this type of repair are welcome.

Call or text Charlie on 0403 861 597

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