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Completed reassembly of the Kansaki output shaft seal, and a new coupling nut.
The shower sump pump on hte starboard side is running but not pumping water. OOC until repaired.
The refrigeration system is up and running, all major stuff is done except the new charger / inverter being installed to replace the old charger. That will take some time and prior planning. It will also require the installation of the four new internal and one new external DC switch panels. The wire will also have to be installed to support this branched system. The new main AC disconnect will have to be installed. Probably a shore / generator type switch.
Well she sails well, but helm wheel lock needs some clearing, it does not lock tight enough. The sails needed a couple of stitches prior to putting them up. The auto helm control head was returned to Ray Marine and found to be unrepairable, guess its time for another. Now it is time for bed, rocked asleep by the wind.Moored port side to, pier C, slip 21 in a standard fore and aft cross moor, with three port spring lines, taking power and water shore services from the pier.039 Deg 09′ 12.5″ North Latitude
076 Deg 29′ 59.4″ West Longitude
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Tested the masthead 3db gain antenna and new coax installed during last years yard period. It was working fine but we never actually did the test. Tested it all the way from the radio connector with an active frequency generating tester. SWR 1 to 1.2 max across the marine VHF range. VHF reconnected.
Some of the holes had to be filled between the hull and the liner. The hull is the outer part, the liner is the fiberglass grid and hull insert that all the internal walls and deck fit into. Like many boats, mine had 813 putty placed between the two part during manufacture. I had a few small voids on 3 of the thru-hull holes that I was to fix before inserting the thru-hull. So west epoxy systems to the rescue, and bit of this a pump of that, mix and blend and then pack it like peanut butter into the void areas. It works like a champ. A bit of sanding to tomorrow and I can install some more of the thru-hulls if I can find an inside person to assist!
Well since the old valve, thru-hull and water feed line were clogged I have decided to replace them all. The thru-hull and valve were ten years old so they had to go away this refit anyhow. I guess it’s time to go do a new design for the water supply and venting of the shaft seal. I could replace like for like but then I would have to install another thru-hull of future air conditioning or salt water galley water. I have decided to move up to a larger thru-hull and valve. I will then build a manifold capable of supporting 5 valves. Four of the ports will end up plugged, with one feeding shaft seal water. The four plugged ports will support a galley seawater foot pump, and up to 3 other seawater loads (twin air conditioners and a generator). What’s really great is I won’t have to put anymore holes in the boat
The original lip seal on shaft failed after last years major overhaul. It was not replaced during the overhaul simply because I ran out of funds to add anything else to the already extensive list. It was not leaking and thus was not even on the nice to do list at the time. The seal failed after the yard period but not due to normal wear. The seawater inlet hose to the upper end of the stern tube was blocked with a wasp’s nest. It prevented the seal from getting water and it wore out quickly.
The new seal is a PSS dripless with a vent. It is a 30 mm shaft size with a 2 1/4 stern tube size. I should have it installed by the end of Febuary
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