The only things that Don found we need to attend to:
1. Reconnect the larger (higher up) bilge pump and attach alarm (Doing next week?)
2. Install an RV smoke detector (done)
3. Update our fire extinguisher(s). We keep one in the cockpit and one in the galley (done)
4. Install a Galvanic Isolator (which has been ordered). He said the fast diminishing zincs could be because of where we keep her (Captain Billy's). But we could also be causing it ourselves. This device tells us if it's us or them.
He found one small area on the bottom where you can hear (when he uses his hammer) the fiberglas is not as thick as it could be. Yes, she is a wooden boat, but her bottom was glassed over at one point. He said not to worry about it, just keep an eye on it.
All else if fine.
Will post the full report when we get it.
not bad for a jillion year old boat
ReplyDeleteYup 91 and a half. SHe's home now. Photos to join tomorrow...
DeleteWe’ve completed all the prescriptions of the survey. The galvanic isolator has made a difference in the lifespan of her zincs. I also increased the gauge of the wiring from the charger to the batteries. The old 12 AWG got a little too hot after I installed new chargers last year. The new 8 AWG wires stay cool.
ReplyDeleteI’m not anonymous. I’m Roger
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