Here are the repairs and modifications we made to Georgia J while in New Zealand:
Replaced diesel generator (found cracked piston when old engine was
being rebuilt) with 50% more horsepower and dual alternators. Had rigger inspect standing and running rigging. Removed boom and modified reefing system. Replaced selected lifelines Replaced selected running and standing rigging Replaced
stainless stanchion bent during Puddle Jump Replaced steering cable and pulley Installed a second battery charger in order to use 50 Hz electricity outside the USA Cleaned fuel tanks and polished fuel Installed fuel polishing filters and hoses to enable
transfer of fuel between any tank in order to isolate contaminated fuel. Installed new man overboard alarm system in order to track crew continuously
while at sea. Regalvanized anchor chain and replaced rode damaged in American Samoa. For main Yanmar engine, we removed and reconditioned
injectors, replaced the alternator, cleaned the oil and sea water heat exchangers along with other routine maintenance. Repaired
dodger canvas and replaced cover Cleaned and refurbished dingy. (We learned that it is actually white, not gray.)Maintenance check and repaired outboard engine. Inspected
and repacked man overboard module Removed, inspected and repaired all sails Replaced primary bilge pump. Rebuilt Racor fuel filters Rebedded leaking windows and deck fittings Replaced damaged teak plugs in deck Replaced windlass and replaced battery cables (in
progress) Repaired
winches Replaced
sanitation hoses and rebuilt toilet Hauled boat out and painted bottom Removed rudder and inspected shaft Replaced dripless shaft seal Removed traveler to find rainwater leak Varnished outside teak (to be done) Repaired, waxed and polished all areas above the waterline Cleaned, scrubbed and inspected lots of other systems!
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