Removing Bukh DV20 from Vixen

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Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to show everyone some pictures of the engine removal from Vixen. We got the Bukh DV20 out successfully with some block and tackle off the boom and help from the winch.

Steps I followed:

  1. Blocked the boom at the gooseneck to prevent damage from the weight of the engine.
  2. Used two 2x6s tied to the engine to use as lifts to pull the engine off the mounts, then took them off.
  3. Tied a somewhat self-equalizing mesh of knots to attach to the block and tackle connected by a caribaner. Winched the engine up slowly.
  4. Lifted the remaining distance once we got the engine close with the team of friends that was there. I couldn’t do any lifting as I have a neck injury from a car accident.
  5. Reattached the 2x6s to the engine and used that as a holding spot to carry the engine back to the truck.

I have since replaced the camshaft (the previous one was not keyed) and rebuilt part of the rest of the engine. It is looking like I might be able to get it back in this weekend or next.

Thanks,

Ben

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Ben
Congratulations on your progress! I’m impressed. Are you on Lake Union now? We’re planning to head north in mid-June.
Dan

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I am still in Ballard, considering the move over to Lake Union. I’d like to get this engine situation straightened out before I make any big moves.

Where you guys headed to in June, Alaska? I heard Vicky and Craig are coming up in late June and I was considering sailing up to meet them.

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Ben,
Our usual summer cruising grounds are the greater Desolation Sound area, which we’ve enjoyed since the mid-70’s (except when we were cruising the Pacific). We might head north at bit further this summer, but not north of Vancouver I.

Where are Vicky and Craig visiting in late June? The Tseum Hbr area on Vancouver I, were Magic was built? Where did Magic end up?
Dan

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Hey Dan,

I have Craig and Vicky down as being in Port Townsend from June 28th through July 1st. If you guys are heading up there around those dates, maybe we can put together a flotilla.

Not sure where Magic ended up…