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!