April 2009,

DRAKE EQUATION'S first vogage was to the boat yard for fresh paint and a major refit. The trip was 8 nautical miles under power. The universal M35 shook and rattled the entire boat under 2000rpm. The motor mounts are shot and will be replaced as well as the prop, cuttless bearing, shaft.

Other than having my cavity fillings vibrate loose we made it to the yard.