Woke at 7.30 ish, sea much calmer, large swell overnight. Awaiting assistance for the engine. Kevin decides he wants to dive in, to look at the water intake hole in hull, so swim shorts on and hole inspected, all clear. We both showered which was pretty impressive, very hot water!! Felt better, dried towels in the sun too, bonus :) Decided to play with the rib and engine, Kevin wants to put a second anchor for stability. So in the rib we go....it started, which was a help! Managed to secure a second anchor with no issues.
A few minutes later, a fishing boat emerges with what appears to be our technical team. They, after much deliberation, decided it was the impeller and changed that. Kevin had already removed and inspected that, it looked absolutely fine! They left on their little fishing boat, very rubbery burning smell continued even after they sailed away from us........but we have an engine, yipee. They insisted we start travelling, so they could check we were functioning properly before they left, we were not quite prepared. Had to take in 2 anchors and stow everything, switch off stop taps and fiddle with rib to secure it, ready for the journey. So we waved them off after 10 mins, feeling content and organised before we moved again. Once underway, we were motoring mostly as the wind was directly in front, bit reluctant to put out sails so close to land and marker buoys. The little fishing boat was, by now a blur on the horizon. A few warning alarms came on from the battery meter saying, high voltage, not sure how or why, but it happened yesterday also. This was mentioned to the EGG mechanic, who didn't really take much notice. After about 2 hours, engine tone changed, then .............. it stopped completely again!!!! Panic stations, Sails out pretty sharpish as huge potential to drift quite close to the land. Kevin, back on the phone to EGG, who will send out assistance again! A few phone calls later, we were told to head towards a marina on the east side of Marmaris bay. Sounds great, but when you have to go under sail ....... Not so easy! Came into the bay but the wind was sheltered by the land on either side, so it took a lot of fiddling to achieve wind in the sails. We were met by the Albatross Marina guys on a rib, they were awsome, just took over and expertly sailed into the marina, and moored, rather impressive. 15.6 n.m total today, taking 4 hours 22 mins from Dereagzi bay to Albatross Marina therefore 2.30 mins sailing, 2 hours on the engine. Once on shore the Albatross tech team decided that the fuel switch was switched off. Very confusing as 4 hours of motoring in two days on no fuel !! that sounds very unlikelyl. Mentioned the warning lights and the electrician suggested an alternator problem. Great, impeller, engine and alternator all in two days :( So EGG informed and will be with us in the morning. This is becoming a bit of a habit! In the mean time, we had to speak to the agent regarding our boat transit log, as in......we have to check out at Marmaris as our boat was a charter vessel. Then we travel to Datca to check back in as a private vessel under our ownership. We called the agent, they collected our papers and will ring us when complete, but ......it cannot be initiated until 10.30 tomorrow, great! Oh well an evening in Marmaris. So we walked into town, not too far but roads will be poorly lit later, we left the boat at 5 pm. Had a Lovely (Tavuk guvec, or chicken casserole) garlic bread and beer. Kevin feeling better now! Didn't really want to eat out, but felt we needed a break. Cost....90 Turkish lira (£22.50) taxi 20tl Back on board to relax, tired and getting a bit chilly now.
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