Wiring, propane hose replacement - safety first!

The wiring was a nest of wires, some that were still connected and other hot wires sitting in the bilge.

The latest round of work is correcting items on the survey that had not been dealt with by the PO.

The propane set-up was an explosion waiting to happen, with no warning device built in and no fire fighting equipment in the bilge.

New neoprene hoses have been run from the propane locker which is now properly vented, to the oven in one piece, replacing corroded copper tube with hose clamp connections.

It was a good thing to pull out the fridge and oven. There was nothing holding them in place! Just wedged in place.

The old style breaker which was outside in the cockpit, under a spot that was not sealed and subject to drowning in any sort of rain, has been moved inside. A proper breaker panel has been installed and the wiring from the batteries and 120 house side has been completely rewired with marine approved wires and ignition protected battery charger and inverter.

Heavy duty cable has been run for the master switches and parallel switch. The old switches were also in an area prone to getting wet and were moved inside the aft locker for easy access.

Lifesaver and ships bell replaced on the aft deck, close at hand and an orange ring for visibility.

The work continues to continue back on the dock

A sneak preview of the new upholstery in place. The walls are almost completed with the new almond arborite. The second side is awaiting completion of the wiring.

The final coat of wax is almost completed and her topsides are as fresh and shiny as she was new.

The new vents are in place and the tender is heading for winter storage.

Doug has replaced the leads and has timed the engines to book specs. With the new dedicated batteries and cables she should roar to life. There was barely any charge getting through before. The old wires were in a shambles.

The pump pictured was hidden under the old hot water tank. The now closed inlet was inaccessible and noted on the survey as requiring attention. The old bilge pump works beautifully and the drain plug that was used for a salt water wash-down has been properly sealed off.

Doug is moving the water tank to centre line of the boat, and the batteries have been moved aft and to the starboard side to help level the boat. There were three bags of sand in the boat to off-set the appliances and helm on the port side. The sand bags have been removed and the boat is pretty close to level and her nose is out of the water slightly more. We have yet to fill the fuel tanks.