Update 2 on Starboard Engine

Follow-up on the starboard engine:

Bulldog has informed us that repairing the starboard engine will require the boat to be drydocked (because the outdrive needs to be removed) and suggested that we limp through the rest of the season and perform the repair at the end of the season.

This makes sense to the management team and we are planning to adopt this plan.  Sorry for the bad news.

With this, the management team also believes that if owners elect to take the boat out with only one engine, they need to assume responsibility for any damage resulting from doing so with the boat in this condition.

George

Starboard Engine Status

Owners,

Bulldog Boat Repair has determined that the starboard engine has a cracked head and block.  This was most likely caused by overheating.

We aren’t sure how or when this happened, how long it will take or how expensive this repair will be.

Taking the boat out of the slip for the next while may not be possible with the work that will be going on.  Even if there are lulls in the work, going out on one engine could be quite risky as it is much more difficult to control or maneuver, particularly if there is any wind factor.

Staying on the boat in the slip should be fine, but Bulldog workers may be present, and the back-deck area may not be accessible.

George

Nice Trip

Hello All,
We had a good trip overall ending on August 4th. The weather was great with only a few windy nights and a light rain in the evening one of the nights.
A heads up for those that will follow.  The starboard engine is having troubles.  Bulldog had checked the oil before I arrived and said it was 1 qt low and had leaked oil below the engine.  They tried to find out where it was coming from, but no luck.  I took it out and once again it was 1 qt low when we arrived to Padre Bay.  The oil residue was in a large area. I brought it back to the slip on one engine and only started the Starboard engine to maneuver in the slip and at the fuel dock. Bulldog checked it August 5th and believe that it may have a head gasket gone.  The recommend that we DO NOT run the starboard engine during normal operation.  They will need to change it out and do more diagnostics on the engine.  If anyone isn't planning on using the boat during their week, please let Mike Hukill, George, or myself know so we can schedule Bulldog to come and work on it.
Both toilets aren't flushing very well.  I changed out the raw water pump, but it didn't seem to help.  We ended up using a bucket or cup to flush the toilet every time they were used.  Not super convenient, but still usable.  We'll have to get those looked at as well.
The black square fan came up missing when I arrived, so I purchased a new fan for the cabin.  Please leave it between the couch and the front sliding glass door. The fan helps with airflow while running A/C. It's a nicer fan that can be adjusted upward for better air movement. 
Overall we had a good time.  Once again please let us know if you will not be using it during your week so we can get these items fixed.
Thanks