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Fixed eventually tg. The dipstick tube was removed and reattached at engine front which is far more convenient and more importantly no longer exposed to the hull vibrations. I've not had the engineers report yet so can't give any more technical detail on what this involved and won't be back on the boat til the month end so can't send pic yet of new arrangement. Thanks again for all the support !

Unfortunately no and I'm a couple of hours away from the boat now waiting on a call to say the part has arrived.

OMG is that yet more expense 😱

Many thanks. This is a very appealing suggestion! I'm still waiting on the part to arrive and wondering if I might be up to attempting your solution. Access is very difficult for anything requiring two hands in the area. I wondered whether Sugru (https://sugru.com/) would be up to the task? This would of course still leave the problem of fixing clamps.

Thank you. I will ask. In the meantime I will have to study your pic and guidance some more to make sure I fully grasp the requirement.

Indeed! And also deal with my concern over the possibility of hazardous fumes!

Thanks. Wondering how such a scenario could be avoided. Seems a bit of a catch 22 as the engine has to be lifted to diagnose the problem. The lifting of the engine is I understand the largest by far element of the estimate. Is there an alternative approach that's not obvious to me?

Thank you. I need to ask this question. The engineer on the day said it looked that it was a faulty installation but more would be revealed when the engine was lifted.

I do hope so! "Attend site, disconnect all ancillaries, fuel connections, exhaust, wiring and unbolt engine from prop shaft and engine beds. Remove engine from engine bay with use of Gantry/Hiab. Make repairs in situ (if possible) if not transport the engine to the workshop to undertake. (This will inccur additional costs) Lift in engine. Fit engine to engine beds, reconnect prop shaft, exhaust, ancillaries and wiring. Fit fuel pipes and check installation. Commission and test engine. This estimate is based on a rough guide for most installation, unless we have been to site. Therefore costs can increase or decrease dependent on the work involved, and the access to the engine room. Additional costs may also be incurred for new component if required."

It's near Rugby

Thanks for all your insightful and illuminating comments which I really appreciate. I'm off the boat now until the work can be done. The replacement dip stick 'tube' is on order and a provisional repair (estimate £1500) date for Tues 7th 🤞On solar panels, I have minimum needs which a Jackery 500 covers amply for now at least.

Thanks the engineer replaced what I understand to be the whole assembly - lever stick, and associated nuts and bolts attaching it the the panel. Prior to it seizing I had unwrapped the centre line from the prop shaft ( if this is relevant?). The engineer appeared very thorough and professional and he did say that he didn't know why the replaced unit had seized up because it looked new. He also said that the Nanni engine was new to this boat. I forgot to ask him about fumes but it seems this is not an issue. Pic from above

Thanks! Good to no no danger from fumes 😅 Yes the engineer was very specific about not starting the engine as follows: "Replaced the Morse controller with a new Morse controller started engine to check if operational tested okay, noticed oil light flashing checked oil no oil in engine upon further investigation and found dipstick tube has worn through on the bottom of boat. Possible engine lift out to rectify problem. Advisories: Advised not to use engine and not to move Boat, the engine needs to come out to resolve the oil dip stick tube issue."

Maybe that area - see picture - is not afterall called the bilge?

Do these pictures describe the issue better?