Good evening all!
As of earlier this year, I am the owner of 1981 Nonsuch 30. Thanks to the generous support of Joe Valinoti in Oriental,NC, I was able to get her prepared for travels north to the berth I have in Middle River, MD. This has been a challenge on many levels, but I digress. I am looking for an independent diesel mechanic in Solomons, MD to help with a Pathfinder (VW) diesel that may have breathed its last. Likely the heat exchanger gave out en route north and it overheated. It is a marinized 1.6 liter naturally aspirated diesel they used in old Rabbit’s and Jetta’s. The yard will be getting back to me after looking at it, but a $20-25K new diesel is not in the budget. Any assistance with trusted local mechanics (not necessarily associated with the local boatyards) who would be up for an engine repair or a rebuilt long-block swap if needed would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Matt Howie
SV Gavia
Nonsuch 30 Classic
Middle River, MD (from Oriental, NC, ever so slowly north, most recently by way of Solomons, MD)
