Aug 20, 2010

The main goal today was achieved. I test ran the generators to operating temperature and proved them operational.
Aft generator has leaking fuel lift pump. The bottom bolt of the pump was loose. The solution to stopping the leak may be as simple as tightening the bolt. The problem is that access to the bolt is very limited due to its location and may require a specialized wrench.

The forward generator does not have a check valve. The aft generator does. Is there any history as to why?

Sea strainers in the VIP have been cleaned. The forward sea strainer cut-off valve is broken and needs to be replaced. Old oil absorbers were removed and top oil scooped up. Bilge pump is back on line. Please be advised that the possibility of pumping contaminated water overboard exists. This still needs to be dealt with.

Spoke with Trevor and other broker Juliane. I will meet with Juliane tomorrow at 10 am and show him the boat.
Trevor is concerned about the following items:

• The soft stair as you go down to the master. It is one of the upper most steps the bottom of the steps is visible from the engine room.
• The exposed audio/ video as you walk down the same stair well needs a door.

The stair can be fixed with an aluminum bracket. The area has previously been exposed in the engine room and is accessible for repair. Once it is repaired it will need carpentry work to close the exposed area.

Turn on and tested air conditioners and found the following:

• Salon AC is very weak and not cooling area effectively. This is the unit that is badly corroded.
• The aft deck AC gave out after about an hour of operation.

I will be on the the boat tomorrow and try to find the problem.


The bottom has been cleaned by Mrs G Diving. Invoice will be emailed. I have scheduled them again in 2 weeks for an inspection dive. This is cheaper then a regular dive and a growth assessment can be taken.