Following the survey Olivia was booked in for the welding work. When I picked her up I was a bit disappointed that the engine room was left dirty (more than her usual state) and I noticed there was more water in the bilge than usual. After emptying the bilge I moved her on a few miles and left her for a week. On my return I discovered that the bilge was full again and it was then that I noticed that the stern gear was leaking. So this week Rick came over with various tools, tightened the stern gear and repositioned the greaser tube that had split so that grease was not going where it should have been. It's all looking a lot happier now. Alongside this there was also a leak from the stove chimney/flue inside the boat. Copious amounts of sealant have improved that situation. I was lucky over the past few years as Olivia hasn't needed much work so I think all these problems have just been maintenance catching up with me. Hopefully we will be cruising happily throughout 2015.
