January 13, 2023 - Van Isles, BC - On the hard

January 12,  2023 - Van Isles, BC - On the hard

Progress today involved installation of the GT23-TM transducer.  Transducer installation went well and pulling the wiring is wrapping up!

Speaking of transducers, it was discovered why the Airmar UDST 800 was giving inconsistent readings.  Looking closely at the face of the transducer, it could be seen that over half of it still had tape/paint covering the face!  This explains why divers previously reported a "crack" in the face of the transducer.  The tape was pulled back exposing a pristine transducer face!  This was a missed item when the hull was painted in Mexico.

Bottom paint was completed along with the addition of a red Selene arrow logo onto the bulbous bow.

Green items are complete, yellow in work with the black items to be finished.


Philbrooks – January   Jamie Hansen/Ian Collombin 


Nick (Electrical)

·       Install new Garmin PS-51 forward looking sonar                                                                       

·       Replace failing Garmin GT23M-TH  transducer                                                                                                

·       Install Maretron MBB300C                                                                                                       

·       Trash compactor/galley outlet wiring corrections

 

Shawn (Paint)   Eric (Haulout & transducer install)  Jeff/Alex (Wesmar seals & seacock)

·       Relocate black water seacock                                                                                                                                    

·       Replace stabilizer seals – R&R                                                                   

·       Inspect bow – log strike

·       Inspect and re-paint hull bottom paint   (Bring 3 gallons of Trinidad XSR - black)

·       Inspect and re-paint stabilizer paint  (Bring 1 gallon Trinidad SR – Red)

·       Inspect and treat propeller with PropSpeed; applied in June 2020

·       Inspect and repair Awlgrip paint

o   Black hull paint / swim step area /thru-hull – scratches/rub marks

o   White cap rails and Portuguese bridge area – thin paint wearing off


Jesse/Noah (Weld/Mechanical)

·       Repair CE/S portlight window peg (possible spot weld of peg back to frame)        

·       Repair pulpit rail  dent ( rail shape 44 X 33 mm)                                                                          

·       Install lightweight/removable kayak davit

·       Reinforce 25 kW generator base    (1/8” X 4” X 62” stainless steel  strap)                                                      

 

Les (F/G repair)

·       Repair Portuguese bridge door                                                                                             

 

Danny (A/C service)

·       Service air conditioners (salon - LP alarm)                                                             

 

Cormack (Wood)  Shawn (Paint)

·       Interior wood repairs - touch-up

·       Interior wood repair window frame

·       Sanding teak swim step

 

·       Remove Winslow Life Raft for Servicing



Transducer with painted tape covering face

Transducer with tape removed

Finished stabilizer installation


New GT23M-TH Transducer installed


Painting a Selene logo on the bulb




Painted logo

Raven - end of week



Side story - Lilaberry


As a side story we met the owner of the store, Lilaberry, in Sidney.  It may be remembered that Prince Harry and Megan stayed in the area after leaving the UK.  Harry stopped into this store to do some Christmas shopping.  It's reported by the owner that he was keeping a low profile until she identified him.  He was gracious and allowed the owner to give him a big hug.  Sweet story.














Location: 2324 Harbour Rd, Sidney, BC V8L 2P6, Canada

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