Propeller - trials and tribulations

We have always had a knocking on the drive train when turning under power

Daniele did not want to go on our trip until we fix the problem.  Now we think the problem is the propeller.  We hauled out last week to put in another propeller and that propeller was very quiet.  Teh propeller was small and had very little drive.

I bought an identical propeller from Newfoundland on Kijiji and it was worse than the one I had. The teeth were corroded and there was more movement on the blades.

So I just hauled her out to put in the old prop propeller on.   

We might not go to Quebec City... may we will ...  will go out sailing a little more and then (she will) decide.  Maybe just Sorel ... we shall see.

When Bill originally removed the set screw the nut was finger loose. So we wonder if that might have given it some movement. When he re-installed the nut he turned it with the socket until it was tight and then he had to add a 1/2 turn to get the set screw hole to align. Which is normal method, so perhaps this did something.

Lunch sail with Mikey

After we put the old Gori propeller back on, I asked Mike to help me back to the dock.

We decided to go out and do some sailing.

Nice.

no sail weekend, no propeller

The Newfoundland propeller did not come in so we left for the boat with no intention of sailing.

We planned a bunch of non-sailing activities for the long weekend.  We got the kayak racks, two bicycles, had the dinghy pumped up, got some groceries.

We arrived Thursday, organized the boat .. a lot. but there was still too much stuff aboard.  The new battery board was still awaiting paint to dry

Friday we kayaked in the morning, going around Dorval Island.  Friday night Daniele went to MF for supper.  A storm came in and the race was cancelled. I had Pizza with Mike, Karla, Elizabeth, Llyod and Anna on Zig-Zag.

Saturday stated late with lunch with Elizabeth and Norm.  I wired the reserve battery, we tidy up the boat and the locker.  My back started to hurt.  We had sandwiches for supper.

Sunday, I was completely immobilized with back pains.  Daniele tidied up the boat and fed me.

I had to be carried out on a cart.

Monday Daniele dropped me off at the hospital.  
 
I waited about 4 hours when Dr. Johnson gave me medication that relieved the back spasms.  I danced in the hospital 15 minutes later.

weekend at the sandbars - No Annual Regatta

Daniele came to the club late Friday night.  Next morning we there was practically no winds so I opted to skip the Annual Regatta. "The winds were light but finally 2 races were held with over 17 boats participating.  It was definitely an exercise in patience but still a nice way to spend part of the long weekend."

We packed up the two Kayaks and set sail for the Sand Bars.  We set up the cockpit tent and kayaked towards the seaway.  I was hungry so we came back and I had one of Jimmy's cup cake.  

Fugu, Zig Zag and Dissidence were floating around too.

Supper was half a pressed chicken cooked slowly with half tomatoes and potatoes.  Nice sunset.


Sunday started slow and nice.  We napped and then took off in nice 10-13 knots of winds with just the headsail and the two kayaks to Baie d'Urfie and back.  On the way back, one kayak got swamped.  

Got back to the harbour and we hauled the kayak out and drained it.  Also removed the waterline tape from Talllisman IV.  

We worked until late and got home with two cars to omelettes and beer.

Nice weekend.

Friday fun race NOT plus St Jean fireworks

Daniele was at a party. 

I went to club and went out at 4ish with Jimmy and Tilda.  Tilda prepared a delightful supper for all of us and more.

We motored to the Gut and sailed around waiting for RC to come out. Tara II was anchored at the sand bars waiting too. 

Apparently the race was cancelled due to lack of winds.  "Bull feathers".  It was one of the nicest light wind sailing in a long time.  We did several easy tacks going back and forth.  Fugu and Ginger came out and had a wonderful time

We anchored outside PCYC watching great fireworks.

Really nice evening of racing with Norm, Jimmy and Daniele

Nice evening with good winds ... nice race.  Good beer, Good company.

Came in forth.  Unlike last Wednesday, we made a few mistakes.

Returning to the harbour apres race

Friday no race, sail past

Daniele and I departed the harbour early to take an advantage of the day and so that Daniele could take a nap.

Winds were about 4 knots.  We motored to the channel and put up the main and sailed to .4 NM from the gut and we slowed to a crawl. Auto Pilot worked very well.

Mink was short a life jacket and came around to borrow one from us.

We motored to the race area and eventually the race was cancelled due to lack of wind.

So we set out to Dowkers and decided to go to the sandbars.  Winds were supposed to pick up a 9 and then die, which is what it did.

It was a nice evening. Almost the longest day of the year. It was still light when we went to bed.

Next day I was not feeling well.  We sat around.We BBQ some American pork ribs that were too salty.  (later they were pretty good when they were reheated)

Got back to the harbour on Saturday night and washed the deck and did the Woody Wax,  It was slippery when wet.  When it dried, she seemed fine and was very clean.  We saw on AIS that Redline was at Dowkers.

On Sunday morning Daniele went to her fathers for Fathers Day and Benoit for supper.  I stayed and cleaned the locker a bit and some boat work.

We went out for sailpast with Jimmy, Tilda and Elise on Naomi and had supper with the Pearls. Diana cancelled due to forecasted winds.