Field Projects & Work Gallery
A visual record of hands-on marine engineering across 11 years: Beta Marine engine installations, hydraulic deck equipment, composite bed fabrication, and precision shaft alignments.
Hydraulic Windlass Installation Timelapse
Complete deck plate cutting, hydraulic motor fitment, and structural reinforcement for heavy-duty ground tackle.
Engine RepowerBeta Marine Engine Prep & Rigging
New engine uncrating, auxiliary bracket fitment, and wiring harness inspection prior to yacht installation.
Repowering & BeddingEngine Bay Alignment & Clearance Check
Verifying engine mount centerlines and stringer clearances in the engine compartment.
Shaft AlignmentPrecision Shaft Coupling Alignment
Dial indicator setup measuring face and radial runout to ensure vibration-free cruising.
Shaft AlignmentEngine Mount Height Calibration
Fine-tuning flexible mounting studs to equalize weight distribution across all four points.
Shaft AlignmentGearbox Output Flange Mating
Checking feeler gauge clearance around the 360-degree perimeter of the transmission flange.
Shaft AlignmentFlexible Coupling Inspection
R&D coupling installation ensuring damping of torsional pulses.
Engine RepowerMarine Engine Drop Preparation
Boom tackle and hoist rigging configured for safely lowering new diesel through companionway.
Engine RepowerCockpit Crane Rigging
Rigging hoist points to maneuver engine block cleanly into salon and bilge.
Import LogisticsEngine Arrival & Uncrating at Marina Taina
Direct seaport customs clearance and delivery to yacht side at Marina Taina.
Diagnostics & ServiceRaw Water Cooling Circuit & Impeller Service
Seawater pump overhaul, heat exchanger inspection, and anti-siphon valve servicing.
Electrical & ChargingHeavy Alternator & Serpentine Belt Conversion
High-amp alternator bracket fabrication and external regulator wiring.
Electrical & ChargingAlternator Regulator Temperature Sensor Installation
Mounting alternator case thermal sensors to protect against overheating under high LiFePO4 charging loads.
Exhaust SystemsExhaust System & Water Injection Riser
Custom stainless wet exhaust injection bend preventing saltwater backflooding into cylinders.
Saildrive MaintenanceSaildrive Diaphragm & Bedding Replacement
Double seal replacement and hull sealing ring inspection on catamaran saildrive unit.
Fuel SystemsFuel Filtration & Secondary Water Separator Setup
Dual Racor manifold plumbing with vacuum restriction gauges for bluewater reliability.
Repowering & BeddingEngine Stringer Fabrication & Fiberglass Rebuilding
Laminating reinforced composite engine beds to match new foot footprint.
Repowering & BeddingBed Mockup & T-Nut Plate Embedding
Precision positioning of threaded steel anchor plates inside fiberglass beds.
Running GearCutless Bearing Extraction & Shaft Renewal
Hydraulic puller extraction of worn stern tube cutless bearing in marina drydock.
Diagnostics & ServiceDeep Bilge Mechanical Inspection
Comprehensive survey of running gear, dripless shaft seals, and bonding straps.
Diagnostics & ServiceValve Lash Adjustment & Cylinder Head Service
Feeler gauge valve clearance setting and decompressor mechanism verification.
Marina OperationsMarina Taina Wharfside Mechanical Operations
Mobile workshop providing full diagnostic tooling right to cruisers' slips.
Fuel SystemsIn-Depth Diesel Injector Pressure Testing
Hand pump pop testing to verify spray pattern, atomization, and break pressure.
Repowering & BeddingCustom Foot Brackets for Yanmar to Beta Conversion
Fabricated steel conversion feet allowing exact bolt-down on original Yanmar engine stringers.
Running GearPropeller Pitch & Hub Inspection
Verifying blade pitch and taper fit on high-displacement ocean cruising hull.
Engine RepowerEngine Hoist Clearance Testing
Careful companionway transit ensuring gelcoat and companionway woodwork protection.
Engine RepowerOld Engine Removal & Bilge Sanitization
Extracting obsolete smoking engine, degreasing bilge, and epoxy-painting stringers.
Repowering & BeddingBilge Prep & Sound Insulation Replacement
Installing heavy acoustic foil insulation before dropping new power unit.
Fuel SystemsFuel Tank Inspection & Supply Line Upgrade
Checking fuel pickup tubes, return lines, and fuel shutoff solenoid operations.
Watermakers & SystemsWatermaker High-Pressure Pump & Membrane Overhaul
Reverse osmosis pump seal rebuild and high-pressure vessel plumbing.
N2K & ElectronicsNMEA 2000 Sensor Bus Installation
Connecting engine temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level senders to chartplotter network.
Electrical & ChargingLithium LiFePO4 Battery Bank Commissioning
BMS programming, Class-T fusing, and high-amp busbar distribution.
Exhaust SystemsCustom Exhaust Mixing Elbow TIG Welding
Fabrication of custom 316L stainless riser to overcome low-cockpit water ingress risk.
Sea TrialsFinal Sea Trial & Full-Load Temperature Logging
Full RPM motoring test in the lagoon checking coolant temperature, exhaust backpressure, and charging current.
Planning a Project for Your Vessel?
Whether you need a full repower, shaft realignment, watermaker rebuild, or special tools, Adrian is ready to discuss your boat's specific needs.