tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post138103449651360990..comments2024-02-25T10:43:07.698+13:00Comments on STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS: __________________ MARINER HEADS NORTH (Part 1) ___________________Alden Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-89078490113525644202017-05-03T07:31:25.802+12:002017-05-03T07:31:25.802+12:00I don't use my engine for long periods of time...I don't use my engine for long periods of time, sailing is much more peaceful and fun but I require an engine to negotiate the new lifting bridge and get on and off Mariners pile mooring with ease.<br />You are correct about not needing an engine, there are plenty of examples of engineless yachts doing circumnavigations etc without an engine (The famous Lin and Larry Pardey come to mind who have spent their whole adult lives living, sailing and writing - engineless).<br />The electrical option, attractive for many reasons would be a real contender not so much if the technology was more developed but rather if there was a local installer able to do the job. There was a time when I would have been up for the research and installation work myself but I really don't want to spend sailing time trying to get something as complex and expensive 'right the first time' - Next time if a capable installer is available I will seriously consider an electric motor.<br />We take the boat up in a couple of weeks mid May and she should be ready to bring back (or I may rent a swing mooring in the Bay of Islands for a while) at the beginning of June.Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-88773739127540802632017-05-03T06:23:36.058+12:002017-05-03T06:23:36.058+12:00So you will be going on a trip to the Bay of Islan...So you will be going on a trip to the Bay of Islands. Good for you! When the weather is good I will be envying you. <br />I appreciate your decision of overhauling the engine. In fact good sailors don’t need the engine very often, only on special occasions. 😉. So you don’t need a new engine with top performance anyway. With a good overhaul you will be ready for many more years to come.<br />It is a pity that electricity still can’t do the job economically. <br />When will Mariner be ready again?<br />Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337494349546448043noreply@blogger.com