We find Hugo in Martinique still facing his engine. This Yanmar, which has had a few years of good and loyal service, no longer wants to hear anything. It does not start despite troubleshooting by our browser.
Faced with this mechanical problem, Hugo tries to get rid of his hair. This is where he discovers that the exhaust pipe is pierced, causing a loss of compression. In addition, the valves are pricked, which should also lead to other leakage problems.
Despite several attempts, Hugo was unable to solder his cast iron breech. It is therefore necessary to find a spare part. But it is difficult to find this type of parts, especially second-hand parts when you are in the West Indies.
Should we unload this old engine and replace it with an outboard? Is it necessary to find a new inboard engine to replace it? Is this one in need of repair? Hugo considered all the solutions, but without reaching a decision.
Failing to find the parts in Martinique, he tried to go to Guadeloupe to find the part. A navigation that he will do the old-fashioned way since he no longer has an engine. And since a problem never comes alone, the autopilot also refuses to work
