Hi. Rusty and I were able to get the boat motor going. We ran the motor for five seconds with diesel oil in the crankcase and transmission then drained them. We then filled them with the correct oil and ran the motor for 4 hours. The motor ran better than it did before sinking--no exhaust smoke and smooth idle. After the 4 hours and cool down, Rusty changed the oil again. The hardest part was getting the fuel pump primed. The fuel tank didn't get any water in it.
The hull of the boat needs to be coated with a new flexible epoxy. The process involves taking the boat out of the water and completely drying it out. And then coating the hull inside and outside. There is a place that does this but the cost of the material alone is $8000. Rusty's ministry doesn't have that kind of money yet.
We are relocated to Dothan Community Church where we will be finishing rooms in the children's addition. Our organizational meeting is tomorrow morning. At that time we will learn the details of what work we will be doing.
nlsower
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