PROJECT – Tropika
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It’s pretty hot over here- Alex showing some signs of just how hot it is
Rear teak deck and floor being removed for access to remove engine
Starting to lift the engine
Engine out and major storm looming in the background
Engine down in our open air workshop- our local transport ready to head back to our accommodation
Starting to dismantle the engine
Andrew and his best mate Basrim Bazza- the marina assistant
Progress with heads off other bank and pistons and liners being removed
Salt water system also serviced on both engines
New liners in and measured
New pistons and liners in and sump back up
The beautiful and spiritual Mt Kinabalu
Mt Kinabalu poking through the clouds
Mr MAN KK
Manifolds back on after some machining delays
Even the captain worked back until 7.30pm with us
Starting to take shape
Craning the engine into vessel
The engine back in and operational
Floor back in
Poor Alex Cruickshank- this job nearly broke him but he never gave up!
Sunset over KK and the superyachts
One happy captain
She’s down on the mounts
On our way in after successfully sea trialing