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R/V Preservation Work Weekends

When:
Saturday, May 5, 2018 to Monday, May 28, 2018
Where:
Spirit Lake Marina
121 Spring St.
Duluth, MN  55808

612-578-1551
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Kenneth Knutson
Category:
GLSPS Events
Registration is recommended
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Bring your warm and older clothes or coveralls, safety glasses and respirators. We only have a few respirators left out of all the ones we had. They were getting old and beat up and had to throw them out.
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2018 R/V Preservation Work Weekends


The summer project season is fast approaching!  We could really use your help in preparing our research vessel, the R/V Preservation, for an exciting season of fun and interesting projects. We are working on some still-in-progress items and include a number of improvements for the new season. Please review the To Do List and Dream List to see if there is anything that you could help with. We invite you to join with us and get to know our boat and some people in the GLSPS. We'd love to share a weekend of boat work and camaraderie.  With the R/V Preservation and Phil's camper, we can usually house up to a dozen volunteers at a time!

Registration

This event is split into separate activities for each day of each weekend. Please register for each day you are able to attend so we can plan tasks and sleeping arrangements based on the skillsets and headcount of those attending each day.

Task Status

The task list below will be updated each work weekend (hopefully each day of work). Task progress will be reported in blue font and completed tasks will be marked (Done!) .


R/V Preservation To Do List - As of 05-28-18

Please Note: Tim Pranke is in charge of ALL painting projects on the R/V Preservation!  All painting instructions and procedures must be approved by Tim. Thank You!

Painting / Projects

  1. Pressure wash entire outside of boat - required each year.  (Launch Weekend)?  Not Needed this year.
  2. Grind/clean and repaint all pealed/rusted areas - annual process. Cleaned and painted white areas on both sides and roof.  Cleaned, primed and  painted dark blue gunnel under diamond plating and further forward on starboard side of boat. Done for 2018.
  3. Seal Divers Benches on back deck with CWF varnish.  Sealer and brushes were purchased.  Sealer not applied as of 6-3-2018
  4. Check the top of the Pres (white roof areas) - completed 2014, verify good coverage.  Certain areas of roof, front and top of boat.  Done for 2018
  5. Clean interior walls and repaint if needed - annual process.  Cleaned with mold removal cleaners.  Cleaning is performed throughout 2018.  
  6. Inspect rear wall and door. Clean, paint and reseal wall as necessary.  Some rust is showing in corners of rear wall.  Rust  grinding sealing and painting needs to be throughout the season.  Wall and other areas of door appear OK at this time.
  7. Install threshold in bottom of door and make any necessary adjustments.  Maybe this season but not completed as of May 28, 2018
  8. Clean bilge areas in all compartments. These high-moisture areas may need some paint work or primer applied if bare metal areas are noted.  Done - All 3 bilge compartments cleaned! 
  9. Pull up old saturated engine absorbent pads and replace with new absorbent pads.  Order more pads as needed!  Done. 
  10. Inspect and mid-ship deck drains and pipes.  Leakage was repaired 2017.  Blown out with compressed air 2018.  Done. 
  11. Clean and paint the rear deck. (Preferably before Diver Benches are bolted in).  After paint, re-install the rubber deck mats.
    • Tim repaired deck supports. We are contemplating some additional changes. We hope to weld them prior to painting.  Done.
    • Tim will be welding in new exhaust plumbing on Starboard side only - May affect some paint projects?  Done.

Mechanical / Electrical

  1. Re-Check the rear fittings on the new hydraulic steering - slight weep at a fitting still noted?   Fittings inspected 5-2018 seems to be leaking very minimal and not worth moving any further forward on this at this time. Done.
  2. Refill / top off steering reservoir as needed.  Topped of and Done.
  3. Check for oil leaks in the engine room and repair as needed.  Note the rest of the leaks (here) that can't be repair this year.  Minimal and normal oil leakage has been noted. No additional service needs to be performed at this time.
  4. New horn has been installed! Mountings/wiring may need to be modified and resealed on roof? 
  5. Mount dive ladder to dive platform. (Annual project). Done
  6. Check to ensure no leakage is occurring around wires to the radar mast? Done in 2017
  7. Chart "Battery Switches" and document to ensure a safe operator procedure to start engines in the event of a discharged battery.  In progress
  8. Check fresh water pump impeller on both engines?  (Change every other year). (Was change last in 2016) Replaced 5-2018.  Done!

Annual Maintenance - Engine   -   (See Parts Receipts Under Documents Section)

  1. Change oil on both engines. Done.
  2. Change diesel fuel filters for both engines and fill with fuel.  Done.
  3. Change oil in both injector pumps.  New drain plugs have been installed, please use them to drain oil.  Done.
  4. Install grease zerks in place of grease thimbles.  Done. 
  5. Grease all four grease zerks on freshwater engine cooling pumpfour.  Done. 
  6. Rocker arms and push-rods were replaced  (Recheck valve clearance)?  (Due 2019)
  7. Replace both Fresh Water Pump Impellers. Done. (Re-ordered two more to keep on board vessel)  not received as of 6-5-2018
  8. Check both Love Joy couplings for tightness.  They are connecting fresh water pumps to injector pumps. OK, Done.
  9. Check both alternator belts for wear and tightness if they are OK, Done.
  10. Engine Hours (as of the beginning of 2018 season) after completing above service work - Port =   _968_  Starboard = _945_
  11. The Port engine had _873_ hours at the beginning of 2017 and the Starboard engine had _853_ hours at the beginning of 2017. 
  12. Total Hours put on engine in 2017 - Port __95__  Starboard__92__  (Someone left the key on for 3 hours on Port Engine).

Annual Maintenance - Boat

  1. Remove tarp and PVC framing from boat.  (Haul back to Cities and store in PK's Barn.) Done.
  2. Cut out old Water exhaust piping  and replace new piping on both Starboard and Port sides. Done.
  3. Check all Anodes/zinc pencils - On Hull, Rudders etc, and zinc pencils in heat ex-changers on Transmissions (1 each trans).  Zinc pencils can be purchased from Marine Parts Resources. pt# CME0 Link to website, https://www.marinepartssource.com/marine-parts/anodes-corrosion-prevention/pencil-anode-cme00  - Reordered correct Zinc Anodes 5-29-18 - We have received the correct Zincs for the transmission cooler pipes.  Port side zinc pencil was installed in June.  The starboard side is seized in its hole.  The cover will need to be removed and zinc pencil extracted to be able to replace it in the Starboard transmission cooling pipe.
  4. Grease both rudder posts. Done.
  5. Check both main batteries - add water if necessary (distilled water only). OK, Done.
  6. Install both brass props - brass keys are stored in orange case in head or attached to props. (Make sure we use large brass washer on Port side prop)  Done.  
  7. Check tightness of Cutlass Bearing screws (8).  Done.
  8. Check wiper blades and wiper motor operation. Replaced both wiper blades and check operation. Done.
  9. Replace drinking water filters and prepare system for season. Install new drain valves as appropriate!  Done.
  10. Prepare head system (chemical toilet) for season.  Done.
  11. Replace batteries in CO sensor, smoke detectors, bilge heat sensor and digital clocks. Done.  (Except we are missing smoke detector)!!  Need to purchase new smoke detector for 2018 season
  12. Inspect all fire extinguishers, flip and roll dry chemical extinguishers to prevent chemical compaction - date and sign tags. Done. 
  13. Inspect and install all safety equipment and check expiration dates for applicable items including: First Aid bag, AED, O2 pack & extra O2 bottle.  First Aid bag gone through, items missing order in put into bag and are ready to go. Done.  Please Note:  Large extra O2 bottle is due for hydro in 2017.  Phil will bring updated current hydro O2 bottle to install after it is returned from the hydro test and filled.
  14. Inspect all distress signal equipment, check expiration dates for applicable items.  OK, Done.  Please Note:  There are 8 expired hand held flares and 6 flare gun flares.  Both have current flare updates but old expired flares are still in Emergency flare bag!!
  15. Insert legal paper-work, license, registrations and insurance info in designated areas. Done.
  16. Install and test all electronics to verify proper function!  All original equipment installed and tested OK - Done.
  17. Verify operation of all switches and indicators on the boat console!  Done.
  18. Check intermittent operation Horn switch.  Verify wiring and operation?  No wiring issues, horn switch defective.   Switch needs replacement!  Switch will be replaced before cruise up the Silver Bay.
  19. The (12V DC) auxiliary plug in is not working?? (New plug in and new USB charging plugs will be installed!)  In progress
  20. Add air to Emergency Dingy and check for leaks.  Check Oars.  Both OK and Done.
  21. Clean debris out of all deck drains.  Done.
  22. Replace scupper flaps. Researching where to purchase new rubber flaps.  PK found that Master-craft Ski Boats have a similar version of the flaps we need.
  23. Inspect engine compartment intake ducting.  Done in 2017 - Inspected again OK, Done.
  24. Final cleanup - clean and vacuum all carpet prior to leaving final weekend!  Will be performed during the summer season before a project when boat is not used.

Annual Maintenance - Compressor (this task is performed at Phil's Quality Automotive Inc  Phil Kerber's shop in Corcoran)

  1. Change oil on 5-Hp Honda engine - use AMSOIL 10W-30 synthetic small engine motor oil. Done.
  2. Change oil in Bauer compressor - use human grade synthetic oil. Done.
  3. Remove lines and filter canisters and O2 clean them, repack canisters with new chemicals in both primary and secondary filtering systems. Done.
  4. Check paper air filters at compressor and at air intake on radar mast. OK, Done.
  5. Please Note:  Make sure the O-Rings on Primary filter on both cap ends are good!   OK, Done.
  6. Check belts. OK, Done.
  7. Check all hoses for wear and any damage.  OK, Done.
  8. Check CO monitor to see if still showing pink (Pink = OK)  OK, Done.
  9. Check all bleed drain valves. Done.  Second pressure chamber release bleed valve is leaking slightly and may need replacement.
  10. Replace broken motor mount on right side (inner) part of scuba compressor.  Done.
  11. Replace engine air filter.  Used Napa Pt # 2323.  Done.
  12. Clean any debris and dust form external parts of the compressor. Done.
  13. Install wet muffler for scuba compressor - can be installed with the compressor!  Inlet repaired in 2018. Done.
  14. The Scuba Compressor has _164.5__ hours on it in the beginning of 2018 and 142.9  hours on it at the beginning of 2017.        Total hours on compressor for 2017 is 24 hours?

Dream List / Projects

  1. Install rear roof to transom tarp.  Check on who can do it and the pricing (2019).
    • Provide new quotes on Canvas top for rear deck.  See in house canvas company at Spirit Lake marina?  (2019)
  2. Design and build compressor containment for permanent outside mount.  Surrounding built and researching as to what we need to do to permanently mount it for the season. (2019)!
    • Researching?
  3. Redesign fresh air intake for heater to draw air from cabin area instead of the bilge.  
  4. Design and install deck anchor roller and latch mechanism.
  5. Install USB Power Charging Stations (2) donated by Jack Decker!!    In progress
  6. Install high temp and low oil pressure light and sound alarms on both engines?  Researching!
  7. Water flow indicator for compressor wet exhaust?  Researching!
  8. Check all sacrificial anodes & replace as necessary - swap any zinc anodes with aluminum (note: rudders and heat ex changers are currently protected by zinc anodes! )  Both transmissions need new zincs (2).
  9. Purchase an EPIRB?  If it is within the budget?
  10. Purchase and Install New depth sounder / sonar.  Looking for donations to purchase or have a unit donated.  Transducer and Display were ordered and received.  The transducer has been installed.  The display installation is in progress.  The NMEA 2000 network wiring will be installed and is in progress.  Software in Display unit will need to be updated after installation!  Done!
  11. Design and fabricate a step on starboard side gunwale entrance.  Phil ordered and received a step from Mac Tools.  A slight modification will need to be performed on the step for boat use by Ken Knutson.
     Done.

Liability Waiver

The GLSPS requires participant to print, read and sign the Master Liability Release and Waiver Forms for all projects. Please click the link below to print your copy to give to the project or event leader (Thank You).

GLSPS Master Liability Waivers - Medical Forms


"EACH YEAR"  WE DO HAVE TONS OF FUN - JUST COME ON UP!

Please join us for this rewarding time of working with GLSPS Members on one (or more) of the work weekends. Let's get the R/V Preservation ready for an exciting season of dive projects.

Hope you can JOIN IN THE FUN!

Ken Knutson
Boat Chairman
Senior Captain
kknutson@glsps.org
612-578-1551

Tim Pranke
Assistant Boat Chairmam
Captain
dirttrackin2001@yahoo.com
651-395-9451