2017 Jan14

Well Friday the 13th turned out to not be such a lucky day for Nana and Nandad. After rebuilding and installing the parts I.E. went on a ride out into the ICW to test the engines. Unfortunately the starboard engine shut down after reaching 14 knots which was not good. Today Saturday after some diagnostic work with one of the pistons it turns out that the engine will need to be taken out and a new piston put in place- not a good outcome. So I guess crossing the Okeechobee will not be in the cards for at least the next 4 to 6 weeks!

Nana and Nandad will spend the next few days preparing I.E. for what is to be a major project. They will make the best of the situation and possibly head to Fort Meyers by car and get the scoop for the next adventure. If we are lucky I.E. will be back in operation by the end of February which will give us time for a shorter trip to the west coast. Sad that we will once again miss an opportunity to cruise with The Patton's but perhaps a rendezvous sometime in March who knows where. The first picture is at Peter & Janes gated community at Solivita Poinciana. The second picture is what looks like a beautiful engine which unfortunately has to come out!!!The third picture is sunset at Indialantic beach just about three miles from the marina. The last picture is I.E. coming into the Eau Gallie river after her sea trial- which she failed!