Sunday, February 2, 2020

PREPARATIONS FOR DEPARTURE

As we contemplate leaving for warmer climes, we are readying the boat for our adventure.  Currently the tasks include:


  • Replacing the MFD (we cannot get charts for our Raymarine C120W)
  • Installing the support for the wind generator
  • Installing the wind generator and charge controller
  • Buying an EPIRB and MOB AIS units
  • Buying a 6 person offshore life raft
  • Re-rigging the boat.  All the cordage is 10 years old and the PNW is not kind to that stuff.  Will also check all standing rigging.

New Support for the MarineKinetix MK4+
Wind Generator.  Note the Cord Taped 
on the Side to Fish the Wiring


New Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 to Replace
the C120W MFD



New NavPod GP 2050-98 Cut for the Axiom





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