Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Winter check out - ready for spring sailing

I went to Prestissimo to replace the wind instrument (that was disabled by lightning last summer) and I used this trip to check out the rest of the systems.  I'm always surprised when something that was working when I left the boat isn't working when I get back.  This time I was surprised when I discovered that everything was working.

  • I installed all the TackTick instruments that were removed and they all worked and connected to each other.
  • The Genset, Electric Motor, and associated ventilation fans worked.
  • The VHF and entertainment Radios all worked
  • The Heat worked
  • The Windlass and Washdown pump worked
  • The Batteries all had full charge and the chargers all worked
  • The water system worked
I'm looking forward to sailing around the sounds this summer on 3 day trips.  I'll have to clean the bottom in preparation for our first trip.