So here it is a year and a half later and I'm just seeing the light
at the end of the tunel in this Reverse Cycle A/C project. I've completed the installation,
but in the interim, I've ripped out more of the interior than what
I probably should have in the first place. BUT, it really needed updating, so... away we went.

After some pain and anguish over getting the vynil and installing the first
'glued-on' parts, I've mBdforeoved onto fixing/finishing the overhead

pannels. Here is an example of why I say they needed to be done: notice the
screws the previous owner used to hold these things up!!!

Now, I've completely rebuilt each pannel and have checked
the fit in the boat beore addign LED lights. Here is what the overhead looks like
today, checking the fit:

I'll be finishing this off within the next few weeks and will add to this article.

...Signing off for now.

 

The first days of Spring

April is quickly approaching. Typically the thought of filing income taxes is softened by the knowledge that, soon we'll be out on the Bay. However; these past few weeks haven't really seemed much like spring yet. It's time to start getting the sails out, the cushions fluffed and placed, and go through the "Spring Commisioning" checklist. 

So this seems to be as good a time as any to review a standard Spring Commissioning checklist. Here is a simple guideline you can follow:

Vessel Exterior

Vessel Interior

• Galley
• Head and Waste Treatment Systems
• Water Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Cushions
• Bilge

Safety & Emergency Equipment

• Flares
• Fire Extinguishers
• Sound producing equipment
• First Aid kit
• VHF Radio Batteries

Aux Power & Dinghy

• Outboard Engines and Outdrives
• Inboard Engines

Finally don't forget to plan the completion of your overdue winter projects and start your fair weather projects.