DelMarVa circumnavigation in 17′ Boston Whaler Montauk ended 40 miles short of goal


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Completed 560 miles before broken reed valve caused #3 piston to self destruct. Parts are on order. Should have engine back together next week.

Start- Bear Creek, Baltimore
Kent Narrows
St. Michaels
Tilghman island
Whitman
Oxford
Calvert Cliffs
Solomon’s Island
Deals Island- Wenona
Smith Island
Crisfield
Onancock
Tangier Island
Deltaville
Hudgins
Cape Charles
Great Machipongo Inlet
Wachapreague
Chincoteague Island
Assateague Island
West Ocean City
Ocean City
Fenwick
Lewes
Cape May
Bowers Beach
Fort Delaware
Delaware City
Chesapeake City

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Mariner 90hp inline 6 piston damage resulted from pre-ignition due to one broken reed valve leaning out fuel air mixture.

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Comparison of #3 and #4 pistons

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Pulling powerhead on Mariner 90hp inline 6 with bobcat and homemade lifting eye made from flywheel puller, steel box beam and chain.

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