Project Log: Thursday, May 21, 2015
The owner suggested we install a permanent valve in the
water pump intake line to allow not only for possible
priming functions in the future, but also to allow for
easy and convenient introduction of antifreeze for the
winter. I thought this was a great idea and
ordered the parts required, so with this decision and
the minor delay while awaiting the new parts, I
deferred any further work on the water pump for the
moment.
Meanwhile, I strove to knock off any final items from my
work list, other than the last steps of the windlass
installation, for which we were still awaiting parts.
We were quite disappointed in the performance of the
windlass manufacturer in this regard, after several
promises on their behalf to actually ship various parts
they purported to have in stock over the past two weeks,
none of which had been fulfilled, then only to find out
that certain items that had supposedly been in stock
were also backordered, further delaying the whole
process--a frustrating performance on their part from
our perspective, and unnecessary. So this last
important item would languish on the unfinished list a
little longer.
In the cockpit, I installed a new hasp and reinstalled
the little door over the old propane locker.
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The owner supplied a pair of stainless tubular handrails
for the aft end of the pilothouse, which I installed
with bolts, large washers, and sealant. The length
of the handrails, and the position of longitudinal
bulkheads within the pilothouse, forced the rails a
little further towards centerline than I'd imagined in
my mind's eye, but they were excellent additions for
assisting the somewhat awkward passage between cockpit
and sidedecks (and, in the shop, to the nearby ladder). |
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With just about everything up and running and otherwise
complete, the final punch list before launch time in a
few weeks had been pared down to the bare minimum--and,
frankly, nothing on the list would prevent launching or
basic use.
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- Complete windlass installation (includes
installing new electric windlass motor and 5/16"
wildcat, plus solenoid switch, helm switch, and
breaker panel)
- Get potable water system up and running and
address existing issues
- Awaiting new roller furler installation,
halyards, and other rigging work (subcontracted and
underway)
- Install propane tank, finish solenoid wiring,
and test galley stove
- Fill, bleed, and test hydronic heating system
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Total Time Today: 2 Hours |
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