Relaunched Halo with engineer Travis Stoddart, completed sea trials and Nanni engine commissioning, and motored Halo back to berth at Chaffers Marina.
Other work completed while in dry dock:
- Removed old (dead) Humminbird chart plotter.
- Installed new Nanni A4 engine control panel in hole left by Humminbird.
- Removed old Navman Speed Gauge and thru-hull transducer.
- Replaced with new Clipper Duet Speed/Log Depth Sounder.
- Installed new LED cabin lights and light in engine room.
- Re-wired electrical control panel.
- Exhaust pipe outlet on stern of boat had to be re-positioned 15cm higher than waterline.
Pending work for completion:
- Old exhaust hole in stern to be sanded and painted (Kim)
- Replace exhaust cover (Kim)
- Welding to repair hairline leak in exhaust pipe (TS)
- Vacuum and clean engine room and decks (TS)
- Label electrical switches (Geoff)
- Draw new electrical wiring diagram (Geoff)
- Glue depth sounder transducer to hull (Geoff)
- Check mast lights working – at night (Geoff)
- Purchase spares kit.
Noted a small crack in keel. According to Kim it is not serious but should be monitored in case it gets worse:
Halo Log Book 