After poor weather on the Tuesday I delayed going to the boat and arrived in beautiful sunshine this morning. The planned maintenance - oil and oil filter change went very smoothly but why do they put things like oil filters in such inaccessible places - the old one was distorted by the chain of the wrench and there was only just enough room to get purchase on it. It was also completely round so no option but to use the filter wrench. The new one has a rim with flats in it like a large 50 pence piece which at least allows some grip to be had - I didn't want to have to tighten it with the wrench.
Cleared out inside, washed down and hovered... don't tell her in doors..... and put it all back together again. Set off down the harbour once I had tested everything and anchored up off East Head - tired but happy - this mechanics lark and all the domestics takes it out of you...... Went aground on the last off the ebb and scrubbed the water line clean - she definitely needs a polish. Soon afloat again and moved away into deeper water - only two other boats in the anchorage to share the fantastic sunset.
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