Spring commission

[Pilotnavigator]

Got Wanderer back yesterday from storage. Visually looked good! Today I began the process of adding gear and getting ready for the north channel.
Washed it down.
All four AGM batteries measured 12.7 volts, so I connected all the yellow negative lines back on to them.
So far so good. Will update as I proceed.

 

[Two killicks]

It's great to have the tug back, got mine all buffed and waxed yesterday, we are ready to go, the boat is going in the water tomorrow. However, we will have to wait before we proceed on the St-Lawrence river, because of the flooding up here, there is a so much stuff floating every where... another boat went to test it's engine yesterday, they bump in 2 logs floating about...

 

[Pilotnavigator]

Wax the hull and top sides done, added two led light bars to the underside of the roll bar to provide light at the back of the cockpit to read etc. We found last year that the enclosure does a real good job keeping the bugs out. Connected the lights to the deck light switch.
Added a cleat to the swim platform centred at the stern to tow the porta-bote, towed before from the corner cleats and found that the porta-bote tended to ride off to the side.
Made a small stand with a toggle switch and a computer muffin fan and installed it behind the plotter. I found last year the plotter cooling fins get real hot and need some air flow. The fan should keep the back of the plotter cool.

 

[doke01]

Almost there! Been a slow year getting it out, but I did a lot! New 3000 Watt inverter, flood light for the cockpit, bluetooth to the Clarion radio, replaced two bad wiper motors, fixed a plumbing leak in the shower, added foot switches and remote control for the anchor, replaced the anchor line, prepped the plumbing. All that's left is final wax and polish and the final engine work!

A couple more days and she's ready! Can't wait!