A pleasant sail to windward back to Malolo Island . At one point the wind left us becalmed and we started the engine.
The noise and vibration from the drive shaft, which had been a concern for a while, seemed worse and we crept along really slowly winding our way around the reefs.
After we had anchored , swam and had lunch Tim and I made a thorough investigation under the centre deck where the drive shaft is suspended while we sail. The shaft is fixed at one end to a car universal joint so that it can be lowered down when we wish to motor. By lying on our backs in the dinghy we can slide underneath to check things. The only snag is when speed boats zoom by and the wash can raise the dinghy suddenly doing one a mischief.
To my relief I found two marginally loose bolts which we tightened and hopefully will solve the problem. Its tough cruising, always something to fix!
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