21 January 2010, Lemon Tree Passage

I'm back aboard after a very pleasant stay in Tasmania. So pleasant in
fact that the plan now is to sail there once the new engine is
installed. Yesterday I was able to lift the old one off it's mountings
and into the cockpit, leaving a big dirty hole below. I'll need to
replace the exhaust system, mount a bracket for the refrigeration
compressor, wire in the new engine and fit the hot water system among
many other jobs best done without an engine in the way. However, life is
good here with many locals offering help so I'm looking forward to the
weeks ahead.