Captain's Blog 8-13-16 Supplemental

Mechanic pulled each of the plugs and drained the sea water - sea water in all 8 cylinders.  New plugs and fogged the system with anti-corrosive spray.  She turns over again!!!!  YES!!!!  But runs rough as hell and doesn't want to continue running at idle.  Mechanic believes blown intake manifold gasket due to the heat, possible head cover gasket, and possible riser/manifold assy.  Going to have to tear the top end off to troubleshoot.  But the good news at least - didn't damage a piston or something....!  With the engine cleared of sea water and salt, she is put to bed.  They will get back on her Monday for further diagnosis.

With work obligations looming for the coming week, Jonathan and I decided that with nothing more to be done until Monday, it is time to find alternative transportation home....  Luckily Naples has an airport and rental cars - and being off season, relatively cheap @ $60 for a one-way rental.  I secured the car, we transferred all our gear and we are on our way home.

Until next week - take care Positive Lattitude!  It has been quite an adventure!

To Be Continued.......