Dartmouth
14/08/05 14:00 Filed in: UK
Quiet afternoon on board checking things over. Running backstays and topping lift removed for cleaning.
Climbed mast to check wind unit. Impeller appears stiff and rubber vane is torn. Will need to be serviced or replaced. No apparent cause of deck shower fault. Chart light bulb costs £13 but replacement not necessary as fault traced to loose connection. Rear switch panel starting to corrode so sprayed with Duck Oil.
Still traces of sulphuric acid in bilge. Flush again with freshwater.
Also noted that coolant reservoir on engine was empty. No apparent source of leak. Topped up with fresh water. Also tightened generator belt which had slackened considerably during delivery trip.
Staysail sheet needs replacing so will replace both.
Climbed mast to check wind unit. Impeller appears stiff and rubber vane is torn. Will need to be serviced or replaced. No apparent cause of deck shower fault. Chart light bulb costs £13 but replacement not necessary as fault traced to loose connection. Rear switch panel starting to corrode so sprayed with Duck Oil.
Still traces of sulphuric acid in bilge. Flush again with freshwater.
Also noted that coolant reservoir on engine was empty. No apparent source of leak. Topped up with fresh water. Also tightened generator belt which had slackened considerably during delivery trip.
Staysail sheet needs replacing so will replace both.