We do look a bit tall here:
and Patrick got a Facebook mention too on the Kilmelford page. He is such an attention seeker.
We did the obligatory walk around the loch to Melfort and found that someone had painted the wall of their house and then trimmed back a bush growing against it:
An interesting approach to decorating.
The views over the loch and moorings were better:
They even caused the crew and Linda to stop and admire things - they were still amazed at being able to leave the boat without a coat and wet weather gear of course:
Again, for old times sake, we hit the Cuilfail hotel for lunch and then staggered back to the boat. The captain and Andrew went mad and washed off the boat. The crew and Linda burned off their lunch by sleeping. Females are clearly smarter.
Maintenance news:
Yes, we have some. The new main engine alternator drive belts that we had fitted whilst out in South Uist (Outer Hebrides island) had been shedding bits of rubbery gunge and plenty of dust since fitment. Recently they were re-tightened as they had stretched after a few hours in service. Well, the amount of dust had not decreased and the captain had a good look around during the trip.
The pulley on the engine had 4 grooves on it and the belts should run in the two closest to the engine. Well, whilst re-tightening them, the captain had obviously allowed the outer belt to jump over to a different groove so it was running at quite an angle - hence the dust. It was hard to see as they are both hidden by the big guard but the lesson learned is to check them after tightening in future!
Not a big disaster as the outer belt was not particularly worn after a few hours running "squint", but it does mean lots of engine room cleaning to remove all the dust is needed. That, comes soon on a rainy day. Might well move to the "one belt" solution.
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