Seeking opinions. My best guess is that I just blew the head gasket on my engine....
After running at cruising speed for about an hour, we were idling looking for a mooring and I heard a significant sound of pressure release from below (near the engine box). Then the engine died (right away) and all the alarm buzzers sounded just in case we'd not noticed it.
Checked the bilge for oil, water, etc. Nothing. Checked the oil level. Fine.
Tried to start the engine, nothing close to ignition.
I'm thinking lack of compression.
Any other opinions??? Email please jim at jdgregory.com, and wda7721 at sailmail.com
Thanks,
-Jim
PS. Anyone know any good mechanics down here???
Morpheus was designed by Carl Schumacher, built by Davie Norris Boatbuilders in New Zealand and launched in 2002. She spent her first 18 months cruising the South Pacific before reaching her home port of San Francisco. Since that time, Morpheus has been raced and cruised extensively. This blog will document her ongoing adventures.
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