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Comment by Marco Garcia on October 14, 2009 at 9:51am

I always admire people who could do that. In spanish we call them "toderos". I think after many years of living in Seychelles, where resources for boats are so scarce, you have no other options than to become one. I'm certainly not quick. It takes me time to do things, mainly because I enjoy learning. Before I embark in a unknown project, I usually do a lot of reading and make sure I understand well the concepts. Not sure if this has to do with my formal training as a scientist, or just because I tend to be a perfectionist, and to get close to my self-imposed standards you need to understand well what you do. Regardless, when cruising you need to be as self-sufficent as possible, and the experiences you gain doing all these things by yourself are certainly the path to get there.

Comment by LOLA on October 14, 2009 at 8:36am

My X and Son are like you...My son can do anything...I tell you it is amazing..built his house..knows all..can take apart anything and fix it...hes quick too..on his feet....I actually have him walking on water...lol...wish he lived closer...he has dibs on my BOAT and MGB ...yes the MGB works and is in great order...I do a little work on it too...my retirement job is now to learn about my boat,...engine...and sailing.

Comment by Marco Garcia on October 14, 2009 at 8:19am

Yes, it will be good to know your engine. I used Nigel Calder's book (it is excellent) and the workshop manuals for my engine to figure things out. But sill, I had many questions and doubts of whether I was doing things right. Just before I mounted the head back, I had a friend, that is a professional diesel mechanic, come over and oversee what I was doing. I'm writing an entry for my blog with the experience, hopefully it'll help others.

Comment by LOLA on October 14, 2009 at 8:04am

Yanmar dealership offers a cours for $450...I hear is good to take.

So far i know how to bleed the engine
Change oil and filters

I just thought good knowledge?

Lola

Comment by Marco Garcia on October 14, 2009 at 7:18am

L.O.L.A I don't!!!!

Comment by LOLA on October 14, 2009 at 6:43am

Nice you know how to do all this...I plan to take an engine course(s)