Engine repair in Malaysia.....

Stamper
Fri 24 Jun 2016 11:59
Position at 12:00 UTC 24 June 2016: 48:07.70 N 011:49.75 W
Day distance 140 miles

True Wind 13 knots , from NW, Sea calm.

Speed 6.3 knots. COG 065, engine on.

264 miles to go to Falmouth, expect to sail most of that distance with good winds from the NW.

Surprisingly little shipping in the entrance to the channel.

Our headgasket is leaking, when we stop the engine the coolant leaks into the cilinders. In that case the engine is nearly impossible to start. We keep the engine running to keep electricity and maneuvrability in the shipping lanes. The engine seems to run well  even with a leaking gasket. Diesel should be sufficient to last to Falmouth.