…. getting shit done. My bilge pump needed some TLC as it would turn on (great) when needed, but wouldn’t shut off. So i have been manually having to pull the fuse to turn it off. Today I decided to pull up the float switch and the bilge pump to see what the problem was… a real shitty job, as it is far down into the bilge and the metal bar attached to it was fasten behind the raw water strainer. When I finally got it out (with some online help from Kevin, who knows EVERYTHING about Island Packets), I discovered that the float switch (black) was so full of dirt and sludge which was why the float switch was getting stuck and bilge pump not turning off. Another first for me🍾
While poking around in the bilge, I also discovered that the strainer from both showers were completely rusted out, so I detached it and will order a new one.
I also wrapped the bottom of my mast to protect blocks, winches, etc. I am not sure if this is good or bad. I am afraid that water might collect in there instead of just running down and out… I need to think on this some more.
I have been sanding and adding some more coats of Cetol on all the wood, including the cockpit sole. Boat is not looking so tired anymore.
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Nice work Vind Voman! Aahh yes, head down in the bilge, sounds like fun – isn’t that what you have Adrian for?? 😄 Or has he abandoned you and gone boat shopping now?
Good that you found these problems now though, so you can be prepared for when you return. Boat maintenance, it never stops. This is why I tell anyone who talks about buying a sailboat – just remember that every day your boat is in the water, and especially those days when you are not around to keep an eye on it, it is trying to find another sneaky way to sink itself! 🤣
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