Who: SHIPCHIEF, Scott E
What: Marine Engineer, son of a poor Idaho boy that went in the navy in WWII and was damage control on a destroyer and a mine sweeper. Later was an Oregon Duck and a Boeing Tool engineer. I just naturally was interested in anything that moved under it's own power. Doesn't matter how big or how little it is. I became a marine engineer because the local school district has a marine technology program. Did I mention I liked things that move under their own power? So it was Marine transportation, instead of marine biology for me. I'm a marine engineer now. Not many steamships left, so I work diesel now. Eagle Scout, dad, airplane pilot, building an RV-8 plane, rebuild motorcycles, boats, old bronco, fix tube radios, yadayada.
Where: Western Washington
Why: I was looking for another boat, when it hit me! I just wanted the engine room, I didn't want the whole boat! I forget how I first got in contact with George B, maybe I saw a Listeroid on ebay? Anyway, after I visited George, I was bit. He's been a good friend, who lives across town, so I get to see what he's up to every now and then.
So about the engine: It's supposed to be backup power for our acreage in 'Big Bottom' but right now it's set up in the garage for house backup power, we just haven't had any power failures since
I got it. I've been dinkin' around with it trying to get it to run smoother, better, and to keep the belt on the Allman pulley. There have been plenty of chances to redo things, and now that I discovered that my engine is an imported sand box, I'd say I've got my work cut out for me....It/'s an Ashwamegh 25/2 with an ST 15Kw head. I like it because it looks like an old marine engine, maybe an improved Easthope or something, anyway, if your reading this post then you know.....