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Winter Quarters2011 Season CompleteAfter what turned out to be an "Interesting" Season we are now tucked up again for the winter. 2011 had more than its share of weather including two storms which gusted up to or over Hurricane force 13 (63 kts). As these two storms broke 40 year old records for "interestingness" we can look forward to some better weather in 2012 to get the averages back under control. |
2011 Winter Maintenance ProgrammeAfter two years of very significant investments in the infrastructure of Corryvreckan, with main engine overhaul two years ago, we are hoping to be silghly less radical this year.
Last years programme included New upholstery throughout - much commented upon New Anchor Windlass fitted - with motor down as well as up New gearbox fitted Refurbishment of Hull
New lifejackets Upgraded linen, pillows etc.. This year the programme will be as important but possibly less visible with overhaul of the heating and water system and a full service for the Main engine injector pump and the steering system. Oh Yes! and the compass binnacle is going to be refurbished so hopefully it will be possible to steer a course without having to peer under the "Flying saucer"- Its a helm thing! On the list is the replacement and refurbishment of the deck hatches to try to eliminate the rust staining that develops through the season. This will require some careful planning and may not be attempted this year but this is creeping up the priority list as we want Corryvreckan to look absolutely gorgeous for the whole season and that fwd port hatch lets us down about 3 months into the season. We are also planning a major exercise in updating power distribution possibly for next year. It depends if the "miracle Gadget" preannounced at the excel boatshow has actually been put into production - we shall see. |
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