Aug. 20, 2006 - I Never Did Understand Physics!

The engine was about to be craned into Beroe. Trev seemed upbeat but he'd told me that the worse that could happen is that they'd have to take it straight out if Beroe sinks down too much. He'd figured it all out as best he could and the engine was being put in the best possible position. But she wasn't designed to have an engine, plus her previous refit was also very heavy compared to her original fit out and now this going in? He'd estimated how much higher he thought the new waterline would be but he'd only really know once it was in. A few minutes later the truth was revealed....

It was not at all what was expected. She'd risen up slightly at the bow and down slightly at the stern but so little. Trev couldn't figure it out, nor could Pete, a friend who called by and I never did understand physics. I bought Trev a Guiness, he'd earned it. Beroe has an engine!!! Now it's just the shaft, exhaust, tanks to buy or make and fit and the galley and cockpit to put back together.

I'd half come to terms with the need to sell Beroe once the engine was in but...I'm sure I can learn to remember my knots, understand all the ropes and what they do, know all the meanings for the word 'luff' and learn to feel the wind on my neck just like Brian does and of course overcome the seasickness. I've bought ginger tablets and Trev and Brian say that next time I'm out I need to have jobs to do, be kept busy as it helps. I agree.