2014-01 Prep Work, Launch
 
 
Repaired and polished props … looking good!
 
 
 
Tender got a new nav light and electric motor
 
 
 
New TORQEEDO rechargeable Li-Ion motor
 
 
 
Chap's factory f-up ... the fix was long overdue ...
 
 
 
… and the mess underneath
 
 
 
The fix … finally done and looking good … oh, the new trim tab cylinders being installed below
 
 
 
New trim tab cylinder … fitting the wires
 
 
 
The batteries BEFORE … 1x Group 24 and 2x Group 27
 
 
 
New batteries AFTER ... 3x Group 31, Deep Cycle, 1150 CCA each … oh, a new serpentine belt too
 
 
 
While at it … new brackets and straps added over fresh water tank to stowe the tender's motor
 
 
 
New electronics … GPSMAP 535s with sonar moved to side, new GPSMAP 740 with radar in center
 
 
 
Chartplotters … another view, fuel flow manager gauge also visible
 
 
 
New GMR 18 HD radar, new nav light, and new horn … VHF antenna and WiFi extender also visible
 
 
 
Another view ...
 
 
 
… and from the back … ;)
 
 
 
Last but not least … new rear view mirror
 
 
 
After the launch ...
 
 
 
 … test drive aka RUSH ...
 
 
 
... all systems okay!
 
 
 
Moored to the home dock … happy!