Readers of this blog may remember that I left Faraway at Dunatos Boat Yard on Lake Union in early September, along with a very long list of things I wanted done on the boat.
In the interest of budget I immediately canceled a bunch of tasks on the list. When I made up that original list my perspective was if money was no object, what would I like done on the boat? Of course for us money and budget is always going to be a concern, so the axe came out. Those tasks may very well end up being done at some point, but Dunatos will not be doing them.
As of the end of November here is a short list of tasks that they have completed thus far.
Replaced the windshield wiper arms.
Replaced the water heater with one of a larger capacity.
Tested all the bilge pumps.
Tested and re-certified the engine fire extinguisher system.
Replaced the ventilation fans at the lower helm station.
Replaced the burned out indicator lights on the AC/DC distribution panel.
Replaced the glow plug and screen and cleaned the Espar/D5 Airtronic furnace.
Performed preventive maintenance on the anchor winch.
Replaced the 110 VAC outlet in the galley.
Secured the trim around the door near the lower helm.
Replaced the starboard engine gauge on the flybridge helm.
Replaced the rubber gaskets on the shore power panel.
Installed Aqua Alarms on the raw water system.
Replaced the gasket and O rings on the Bowar hatch on the foredeck.
Tasks remaining to be done are as follows:
Install watermaker.
Install autopilot.
Install lift system for raft.
Redesign electrical system, including replacing all batteries, installing an inverter/charger, and increasing house battery capacity significantly.
Install new canvas on the flybridge.
Pull shafts and straighten.
Pull props and have them re-pitched.
Perform preventive maintenance on the shaft seals.
Replace the anchor rode with 150' of new chain and 200' of new rope.
Perform all recommended preventive maintenance on the Yanmar diesel main engines.
Replace the toilet macerator and all hoses to or from it.
Set up the TV to run off the inverter.
Flush engine coolant for both engines.
Replace all pencil zincs.
Replace all impellers.
Replace all belts.
Repair numerous dings in fiberglass around the boat.
Install Walker AirSep filters.
Add new LED lighting above the couch and table area.
Replace "Faraway" lettering on the bottom of the raft.
Check all hose clamps and replace as needed.
Clean out all Racor fuel filters.
Install AIS receiver.
Change oil and filters on the main engines and the generator.
One big disappointment was the flybridge cover.
I had hoped to get a hard top on the flybridge to replace the aging canvas.
I wanted to retain the existing stainless steel support system, but they told me that they would need to rip that all out, reglass over the holes and start over with a new support system. Ballpark estimate was north of $18000, so that is off the list. I am hoping to replace the canvas with new for a more realistic cost.
Lisa and I are going down to Seattle in late January and I will spend a couple of days at the Seattle Boat Show looking for deals and bargains.
The tentative plan is to take possession of Faraway on or about May 1st.
After that we will linger in the San Juan and Gulf Islands for about a week to 10 days and then head north to Alaska.
