2003 Maintenance Work CG36500

The following tasks were accomplished:

• Order appropriate bronze turnbuckles for bow fender to replace existing galvanized eye bolts
• Mount new GPS bracket on varnished bridge deck. Install Perko # 1190 waterproof deck outlet and hard wire for GPS
• Remount to proper height the socket for folding anchor on forward bulkhead of engine compartment. Use Interlux # 214 Bedding Compound between metal and other surface
• Replace defective transductor
• Remove and replace defective battery switch
• Remove engine starter and transport to Fugate Electric in Orleans for repair and repainting
• Clean forward compartment interior with X-14 spray mildewcide solution
• Empty raw water strainers. Service tapered valve with grease to allow for easy shifting of intake strainers. Reassemble prior to launch
• Apply Interlux# 31 White Seam Compound to open seams on hull, port side forward. Prime Interlux # 4274 Primer White Pre-Cote
• Sand hull with air powered DA sander and fine grit self-adhesive paper
• Repair/fair off mooring/towing bitt
• Sand and prime with Interlux #4279 Primer White Pre-Cote
• Paint topsides (hull) with Interlux # 220 White
• Paint black metal trim with Gloss Black Enamel
• Prime and paint bare spots in forward compartment with Interlux # 4279 Primer White Pre-Cote
• Replace screen on engine room vent with black fiberglass or brass screening. Bed with # 214 Bedding Compound and re-install
• Paint white all compartment tops, bulkheads, coamings and hand rails
• Sand, vacuum and prime coxswain flat decking. Paint with Oregon Buff paint
• Sand, vacuum and prime midships decking. Paint with Oregon Buff paint
• Sand, vacuum and prime midships gear lockers. Paint with Oregon Buff paint
• Sand propeller with 120 grit paper. Remove growths from stuffing box. Coat prop with light grease after vacuuming
• Paint bottom

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