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R/V Preservation - Work Weekends

The summer project season is fast approaching, and we could always use the help from our membes to prepare the R/V PRESERVATION for an exciting season of education, fun, and exploration.  We invite you to join us and get to know the R/V PRESERVATION and a few key people in the GLSPS that run the boat often. If you are a seasoned veteran or novice member this is an opportunity to learn about all the systems of the R/V Preservation. There is no better way to learn how the RV Preservation works, than from people who already know the GLSPS boat and to share their knowledge on a weekend (or two) of boat work.

Please review the "To Do List" and "Dream List" to see if there is anything that you could help with the annual preparation, including a possible donation to the boat fund by clicking on the Donation button on the front page of the website. We have a lot to do but, we mainly work on the cosmetics such as painting and cleaning.

To review the results and completion of all the RV Preservation work weekend tasks, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click the results button. 

 

Registration
 

 

This event is split into multiple days of the week or weekend. Please register for each day you can attend so we can plan a headcount, tasks, and sleeping arrangements. We also need to know your skill set(s), so we can assign a task to you. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Phil Kerber, GLSPS President - RV Preservation Captain



The First Two Weekends:



1. Remove Tarp and tarp frame.  (Place under boat until hauled back to the Cities for storage).
2. Mount the swim ladder on the swim platform.
3. Clean up the inside of the boat.
4. Organize and put away the PFD's. 
5. Mount the Radar Dome back on top of the radar dome mast. Make sure the wiring is not pinched and goes out the rear (aft) of the dome and down through the mast. Ensure the four bolts holding the dome down are snug and the dome is level with the boat's roof and mast. 
6. If all the above is completed, start on the Main Mechanical and Annual Maintenance lists and check off the items completed.  Please check Phil Kerber to review the tasks that must be performed.
7. Please send Phil Kerber a report on what tasks were completed.

Painting 
    1.  Pressure wash entire outside of boat - required each year
    2. Repair/touch up the bottom paint
    3. Sand, clean (Prepare) the port side hull for painting.
    4. Sand, (or sand blast) clean and paint rear overhang. (May be an annual process)
    5. Grind/clean and repaint any additional areas where they are pealing or rusted. - (annual process).
    6. Strip paint clean and prepare the right-side helm area (where instruments are mounted) repaint area. (install wiring mounts before primer is applied).
    7. Clean interior walls from mold.  Prep and paint areas if needed - (annual process).  
    8. Inspect the rear wall and door. Clean and repair as necessary.
    9. Clean the bilge areas in all compartments. If bare metal areas are noted, these high-moisture areas may need some prep, epoxy primer, and paint work. 
    10. Check for saturated engine absorbent pads and replace them with new absorbent pads.
    11. Inspect and clean out mid-ship deck drains and pipes if needed. 
    12. Clean and possibly paint the rear deck. (Diver Benches and rubber mats will need to be removed).  After painting, re-install the rubber deck mats.  (Some mats may need replacement)?
    13. Reseal wood benches in the aft deck. (Phil K has the sealer/paint stored in his shop).

Mechanical / Electrical
    1. Re-Check the rear fittings on the hydraulic steering system – a slight fluid seep at a fitting still may be present?Still seeping just very small amount.
    2. Refill/top off hydraulic steering reservoir as needed.
    3. Re-Checkfor oil leaks in the engine room and attempt repair as needed.
    4. Check all outside lighting, including the Anchor light.
    5. Mount the dive ladder to the dive platform. (Annual project).
    6. Recheck operation of "Battery Switches" a document was created in 2023 when 120 volt wiring was done. Please enter into the operating manual.
    7. Should a new wiring schematic for the new 120v system be written to supplement the original wiring schematic with changes?Who can rewrite the schematic?
    8. Check the freshwater pump impeller and packing on both engines. (Change every other year). (Was change last in May 2022) It will be due in 2024
    9. Front bilge (Square hatch) clean, sort items, remove items that don’t need to be there, and vacuum.Go through all the items in the tubs and all around the bilge. Remove anything that’s not part of a project, and if there is, give it to whoever is doing that project to bring home with them, and if that project needs to continue, please bring it home each time. You can bring the items back up when you work on the boat again. DO NOT STORE IT IN THE BOAT! (Annual Process)!
    10. Recheck the possible leaky Faucet on the sink in the galley.Checked 5-2019 - No leak (s) were found at this time.Re-check 2022 Leak is still persistent. Water is still present under the sink area. It may be rain?? We need to verify when it's raining!
    11. Go through the "Save a Dive Kit” to see if we need to renew/restock any items missing from the previous year.
    12. Review new 120 volt wiring and make sure it’s working properly and go through procedures. Create a checklist for the system to place in the boat operating manual.

 Annual Maintenance - Engine

(See Parts Receipts Under Documents Section)

    1. Change oil on both engines. (New spin on engine oil filters are now installed for easier changes)
    2. Change diesel fuel filters for both engines. Fill with fuel before installing and bleed afterward.
    3. Change oil in both injector pumps. New drain cocks have been installed. Please use them to drain oil.
    4. Grease all four grease zerks on each freshwater engine cooling pump. (2 on each pump)!  (After new impellers are installed.
    5. Check both alternator belts for wear and tighten if they are loose.
    6. Check both engine's Love Joy couplings set screws for tightness.  Where they couple the freshwater pumps to fuel injector pumps.
    7. Check fuel Additive stock. (Use up bottles in front bilge before we order more). Order one case of the best priced and quality fuel additive.
    8. Change both transmissions oil (Due again 2024).
    9. Flushing tee or bleeder method on starboard motor for hot fresh water and cabin heater system. ????
    10. Spring 2023; Port engine _1281.6_ hours, and Starboard engine _1272,7_ hours.
    11. Fall 2023; Port engine _______ hours, and Starboard engine _______ hours.
    12. Total Hours put on engines the year of 2023 - Port ___________ Starboard __________
    0.9 hours difference between the two engines. The starboard ran 0.9 longer than the port engine.

Annual Maintenance - Boat
    1. Remove tarp and PVC framing from the boat. (Haul back to Cities and store in PK's Barn.)
    2. Check all Anodes/zinc pencils - On Hull, Rudders etc, and zinc pencils in heat ex-changers on Transmissions (2 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 - Please Note: Both freshwater inlet piping to transmissions and engine the Zink’s have been replaced spring of 2021. The bag of extra pencil Zincs are located on the front shelves in the head, (top starboard
    3. Grease both rudder posts and steering linkage.
    4. Check both main batteries - add water if necessary (distilled water only).
    5. Check both coolant reservoirs to clean them out of debris collected over the year. Check PH and strength with test strips.
    6. Inspect and install both brass props (Install the weekend of the Launch) - brass keys are stored in an orange case in the head or attached to props. (Make sure we use a large brass washer on Port side prop). A slight vibration was noted in the 2022 season.
    7. Check tightness of Cutlass Bearing screws (8).
    8. Check wiper blades and wiper motor operation. An extra wiper is in the top cabinet port side under the microwave oven. (Both were replaced in 2022).
    9. Replace drinking water filters and prepare the system for the season. Please clean the canister that holds the filter before installing it.
    10. Prepare the head system (chemical toilet) for the season.
    11. Replace batteries in CO sensors, smoke detectors, and digital clocks as needed.
      1. A new smoke and CO Detector was replaced 5-2023.
    12. All fire extinguishers (3) need to be visually inspected and tag signed by who ever inspected them. Please Note: Every two years, an inspection is required by an official fire extinguisher inspector. See Phil to get that done. Otherwise, flip and roll dry chemical extinguishers to prevent chemical compaction - date and sign tags. Replace the other mount/holder on the starboard side. Hopefully, Tim P can make another one for us? Please Note: All three fire extinguishers were tested, and hydro was performed by an official fire extinguisher Official and passed as of 5-2022.
    13. Inspect and install all safety equipment and check expiration dates for applicable items. Inspect AED, (battery and pads) O2 pack & extra O2 bottle. First Aid bag contents have been gone through May 2023. Thank you Kathy Meek. Please check to see if a hydro test is needed on any of the O2 bottles. O2 Bottle still good for one more year (2023).
    14. Inspect all distress signal equipment and check expiration dates for applicable items. Please Note: There are eight expired hand-held flares and six flare gun flares. Both have current flare updates but saved old, expired flares that are still available in sealed bag under /inside helm area. New flares were purchased for the 12-gauge hand flare gun. Remove flares that are over five years old and fire off somewhere. They are taking up a lot of extra room in the bag! eight flare sticks and six flare gun shells that are expired have been placed in a zip lock bag and placed under the helm for extra use. six new flare gun shells and four handheld flares were replaced with new ones and put into flare bag hanging on the back wall, 05-2022.
    15. Insert legal paperwork, licenses, registrations, and insurance info in designated areas.
    16. Install and test all electronics to verify proper function!
    17. Verify the operation of all switches and indicators on the boat console!
    18. Check all inside and outside bulbs, including the Anchor and Navigation lights (4). We changed them all to LED bulbs in 2019 and 2020.
    19. Add air and install aluminum floor to the new Zodiac Dingy/Life raft and check for leaks. Check Oars.
    20. Inspect and clean debris out of all deck drains if needed.
    21. Replace scupper flaps. Phil K ordered and received the flaps in 2019. They need to be installed. (2022)? Discuss whether we really need them or not??
    22. Inspect engine compartment intake ducting.
    23. Final cleanup - clean and vacuum all carpet prior to leaving final work weekend!

 

Annual Maintenance - Compressor
    1. Change oil on 5-Hp Honda engine - use AMSOIL 10W-40 synthetic small engine motor oil. Start and run!!
    2. Change oil in Bauer compressor - use human grade synthetic oil.
    3. Check Spark Plug. Replace again in 2023!
    4. Remove lines and filter canisters (2) and O2 clean them, repack with new chemicals in both primary and secondary filtering systems. (Was replaced in 2023)!
    5. Check the paper air filter on the compressor. One on the top of the radar mast. Checked air filter on intake of compressor. Air filter on intake by Radar mast has been changed in 2023! Replaced intake hose up the radar mast in 2023.
    6. Check the main belt.
    7. Check all hoses for wear and any damage.
    8. Check the CO monitor to see if it is still showing pink (Pink = OK). It needs to be replaced in 2024!
    9. Check all water bleed drain valves.  The compressor was brought to cities for the staff to replace one more air bleed and possibly redesign the water bleed system? Or, one more water bleed on primary breathing media filter needs to be installed if anything!
    10. Check engine air filter and replace as needed. Used Napa Pt # 2323. Needs to be replaced by 2024.
    11. Clean any debris and dust from external parts of the compressor.
    12. Install filler whip quick disconnects.
             The Scuba Compressor has ___260.5___ hours on it at the beginning of 2023 and ________ hours             on it at the end of 2023.
             Total Hours at the end of 2023 is ______

 Misc ongoing Tasks List During the Summer
    1. Reconfigure and install Hooks for hanging pots and pans. Under the helm seat.
    2. Scuba compressor mount permanently in it's spot with detachable fill whips.
    3. Lift Air/Microwave off cabinet – door rubbing on trim).
    4. Install Dash Light Dimmer Phil K brought up to boat.
    5. Make sure all switches are marked with name tags. 
    6. Recheck AIS System. Verify operation.
    7. Test AIS System transmitter. - Need to test the SWR of the antenna.
    8. AIS System - Is still not working as of 6-05-2022 After installing the new antenna, we will need to retest the system!

 Dream List / Projects
    1. Design and build compressor containment for permanent outside mount. Research what is needed to permanently mount it for the season. Started in 2015
    2. Rear Canvas- May need some revamping and redesigning to extend the sides to keep rain out of the back deck. Also, may need more supports in the center to keep rain for pooling. Or tighten up canvas by redesigning the side to pull down harder to keep rain from pooling.
    3. Install vent fans in the back wall for ventilation.
    4. Install high temp and low oil pressure light and buzzer alarms on both engines? (See Phil K and Joel T).
    5. Check all sacrificial anodes & replace as necessary - swap any zinc anodes with aluminum (note: rudders and heat exchangers are currently protected by zinc anodes)!
    6. Hard plumb O2 whip to both bow and stern. Or install quick disconnects on both the O2 Regulator for easy application on boat and for fill whips on main compressor.
    7. Hard plumb an air reserve tank on rear bilge for faster fills. (Dream big)!!
    8. Install Auto Pilot if the Organization can afford it.
    9. Remove plexiglass under grating and weld diamond plating over grating?
    10. Rewire Helm to extend wiring and clean up the mess inside the helm.


End of Year Winterizing and Layup
    1. Middle of October the GLSPS typically determines that all their projects were completed for the year and the boat is pulled out for winter layup.
    2. The boat is brought over to lift and lifted out of the water and placed on land.
    3. A GLSPS representative winterizes the two diesel engines by turning off sea cocks, running RV Antifreeze through each heat exchanger and, fogged both engines.
    4. Winterize the water system including draining the hot water heater, removing water filter from canister, and draining water from the canister. The lines also need to be blown out as much as possible. Disconnect freshwater sink pump lines to drain any water left in lines.
    5. Drain water muffler to scuba compressor.
    6. Disconnect large shore power cord, put it inside the boat for winter and pulled out and connect a regular extension cord to power the battery charger over the winter.
    7. Loosen both GPS antennas to push sideways before we cover with tarp.
    8. Lower both FM Antennas.
    9. Lower the Dive flag holder so it doesn't cut into the winter tarp.
    10. Remove both brass props.
    11. Install rear aft canvas cover frame. Slight modification for covering the boat with winter tarp. We added an aft frame for the new tarp, which makes the covering in the back much better for winter storage. We use the same tarp size as we always did. 50 x 40.
    12. Remove all soaps and cleaning liquids so they are now freezing.
    13. Remove safety equipment such as first aid/Oxygen and AED.
    14. Remove all electronics in helm and bring home to store in heated area.
    15. Remove Radar Dome to bring home to store in semi warm place.
    16. Remove Anchor light to drop below radar dome mast for tarp frame to work.
    17. Pull all PFD's out of the storage space to out on lower bunks to dry and air out.
    18. Winterize chemical toilet by dumping water out of upper reservoir and making sure lower waist reservoir is dumped, cleaned, and rinsed.
    19. Put all tools away. Charge cordless tool batteries.
    20. Store as many paper products in plastic Tupperware containers as possible to keep any critters that may want to make a nest from it.
              Install the tarp/covering over the entire boat for winter layup. This year we tried a different way to            install the tarp. We put up and left up both the new aft frame for the canvas top and left both                      benches bolted in. One less thing to mount back on the boat in the spring!

 In Closing

All of the above is what the GLSPS active Members do at the beginning and end of each season for members to be able to use the RV Preservation Research Vessel. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR RESEARCH VESSEL!! We continue to need more new people to perform the tasks every year. The tarp covering of the boat at the end of the year is another very important task to complete, which takes place the same weekend as the Gales of November Conference. We all have a great deal of fun and it’s very rewarding to help with the boat. Thank you so much to all that helped with working on the boat from getting it ready for the season, to any breakdowns that occur throughout the season. If it wasn't for our dedicated volunteers, we would not have a boat we can all enjoy preserving maritime history.

"EACH YEAR” WEDO 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.



RV Preservation Closing and Summery Report For 2025 Season


The RV Preservation preparation work weekends were a bit longer this year. Six weeks to be exact. This was just the time we spent in Duluth. Not to mention the 5 months’ worth of time we spent on rebuilding engine.   

It all started when we were having the boat pulled out for winter layup on October 15, 2024, at the dock where the boats are pulled out of the water at Spirit Lake Marina. As we were waiting and both engines were running, the starboard engine made a screeching noise, stalled then locked up as the straps were being placed under the boat to be lifted out of the water and placed on the hard for winter layup.   We were able to maneuver the boat on the port engine.


Two weeks later Tim Pranke and Phil Kerber traveled to Duluth to perform diagnostics on the engine as to why it made a noise and stalled. Thankfully the engine still turned over. However, it labored quite a bit as we were attempting to turn the engine over to perform our diagnosis. In the process of diagnosis, we started removing parts to isolate the issue and disassembled it all the way down to the short block to attempt to find out what happened. Unfortunately, more time and disassembly were required to get to the bottom of the issue. The engine would have to be removed to continue with the disassembly of the engine to find what went wrong.


I couple of weeks later during the weekend of the Gales of November Conference in Duluth and on Sunday, Tim Pranke, Phil Kerber and at least 8 to 10 other members joined us, along with the Marina’s crane operator helped remove the engine load it in Phil Kerber’s enclosed trailer to transport back to Phil’s Quality Automotive Inc Service Center in Corcoran MN.

On January 25 -26, 2025 we started the final disassembly. We found that number 5 cylinder spun a rod bearing. Pushing all the spun metal contents throughout the engine. We decided that the engine was damaged to the point of having to completely rebuild it.


So, here we go! We continued with the disassembly of the starboard engine. We then stripped the engine down to the bare block, checked and measured all the engine components and created a list of tasks and parts we needed. Slowly the machining on the camshaft and crankshaft were completed in April and the parts were ordered from the UK. It took only a week to receive the order.  We did have some difficulty locating certain parts and sizes. A lot of research went into this rebuild, as the engine was built from 1960 to 1964. The engine is a 590 E Lehman (DAG) 6 cylinder inline diesel. Most parts were still available but the rest o f them had to be made. Except for the oil pump. We were determined that the oil pump needed replacement. However, they are discontinued and are very hard to find.  We thought we could have a machinist rebuild it but, as we thought about it, Phil remembered that the GLSPS bought a used engine from the East Coast for parts. I remembered that there was still an oil pump in it. I just hope it was a good one. 


From the first part of May 2025 until middle of June 2025, I and an occasional other GLSPS members would drop by to help with something on the engine rebuild, and as we received parts to assemble it.  Most of the assembly and final inspection was done by Phil Kerber.


We were slowed down by the oil pump and camshaft bearings. The cam bearings were not available anymore for the 6-cylinder model but available for the 4-cylinder model. Since the sizes of the cam bearings were the same for both 4 and 6 cylinders, I just ordered two sets. We would only have two extra bearings left over. This delayed our final assembly process by almost two weeks. So, in between the time I need to rob the used oil pump off the extra engine we have for parts.


The next thing to do was to go to my farm where the used engine is stored inside the steel machinery shed. So, on Saturday June 21, 2025, I popped over to the farm, which is only a few miles from my Automotive Service Center. Even though it was 90 degrees in the shade and inside steel shed, I started disassembly of the engine. The used engine’s oil pan had to be removed. So, with my skid loader and my brother’s help, we were able to obtain the used oil pump that we hope is still in great shape. I bolted everything back together and made a new cover for the engine to help preserve it. Headed back to the shop with used oil pump in hand.


The next day, Sunday June 22, 2025, Tim P dropped by the shop and we both disassembled the pump, cleaned and measured it. We were pleasantly surprised to find that there was very little wear in the pump housing and gears. Our issue of needing an oil pump was solved. We cleaned it up prepped and installed it that day. At this point the engine was winding down for full assembly. Tim and I painted the engine and its parts ford dark blue. I just needed to touch up some odds and ends and get ready to load into the trailer for transport to Duluth again.


On Monday June 30, 2025, we finally finished the engine enough to transport it back to the boat in Duluth.

During the July 4th weekend, which gave us some extra days to work on the boat, we finally installed the engine (part by part). We still had much to go to complete the final assembly of the engine. For the next two weeks we finished the assembly, started the engine, performed a few adjustments and tuning. After we were satisfied that the engine was ready to go, we still had to finish closing in the back wall, which was removed several weeks before to be able to install the engine.  After all of that, we still needed to do the seasonal prep work before the launch, so Dale Koziol, Wim Wilcke and I prepped the boat for launch and for the season. We finally launched the RV Preservation on Monday, July 28, 2025.


During the launch and when running the boat over to the correct dock I noticed that the newly rebuilt engine’s temperature gauge was rising faster than I thought it should. So, I shut the engine down, floated it over to the dock then started the starboard engine just to aid in docking, then shut them down. In the interim of tying off the boat I (Phil K) jump up to the dock and hooked my toe and tripped to damage/cut open my right knee. I immediately had Dale Koziol drive me to Urgent Care facilities in Duluth to stitch up the rather wide gap in my knee.


When I returned to the boat I diagnosed the overheating issue on the rebuilt engine. Even though I replaced the thermostat with a brand new one from Napa, the thermostat still stuck mostly closed. I appeared to be defective, so I drove to Napa in Duluth and exchanged the thermostat for another one, along with t new gasket. Drove back to the boat and installed it. I then ran engine for about 45 minutes to an hour at 1200 RPM’s and the temp stayed steady at 180 to 185 degrees.  I also found out that that batteries were shot and needed replacement. After that I went home and missed a couple of days of work to nurse my wound. Ordered two large D8 batteries for the boat.


The following weekend on Saturday, my nephew Dave Rasmussen traveled to Duluth to help install the two large and very heavy batteries. Since my nephew is young and strong, he was able to lift the two batteries in place with the assistance of a transmission scissors jack the GLSPS had to purchase to get them to the back end of the storage bilge to install them. Thank Dave for your assistance in installing those very heavy batteries!


Now I am ready for a shakedown/sea trial for the RV Preservation. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any staff or personnel to help or cruise with me. So, I thought I would call Dale Koziol, since he lives in Duluth to see if he could join me for the shakedown cruise. He graciously said yes and could meet me at about 2 PM on Sunday to do so. In the meantime, I thought it would be a great time to clean up the rest of the boat. I went to Menard's and rented a carpet cleaner and purchased cleaning ingredients. I cleaned both the carpets and bunk bed cushions.   After I returned the carpet cleaning machine, I continued wiping down the inside of the boat. It smelled so nice in the boat! Frankly, I don’t think it has ever smelled that great! One of which a mother would approve! 

 

The shake-down cruise was event free and everything was steady including the temp gauge concern I had with the rebuilt starboard engine temperature rising. All systems were steady and working great! The RV Preservation is ready and a go to be transported north to Silver Bay Marina for a couple projects that absolutely needed to be completed for a Grant we received.


August 23, 2025, we mostly completed the 3D Photogrammetry Project on the Hesper. However, the next day August 24, the wind came up and we had to scrub/cancel the event for the day. The next weekend, on Saturday August 30, we were able to complete the necessary work the Grant required for the 3D Photogrammetry we performed on the Hesper shipwreck.

On Tuesday September 16, 2025, Jim Christenson and Phil Kerber cruised the boat back to Spirit Lake Marina in Duluth for two more projects and pullout for winter layup.


The last two projects could not be completed because of the lack of underwater visibility. We need at least 15 feet of visibility to shoot 3D Photogrammetry.  So, the first project we traveled out to both shipwreck sites but found out there was poor visibility. Canceled the second day and the next weekend as well.


On Monday October 13, 2025, we pulled the boat to end another GLSPS dive season. The boat was winterized that day. A couple of weeks later Sunday November 9, 2025, after the Gales of November Conference, we tarped the boat for the winter layup.  She is resting nicely for the winter, and the tarp is still on the boat and tight as of this writing on December 14, 2025. This year we decided to use tie down straps under the boat rather than just cheap lines/ropes. That way the tarp would remain tight/taunt to keep it from loosening the tie ropes and flapping in the wind. If it happens to loosen up during the winter, we could just give it a quick tightening with the ratchets, and it would be good again. It’s working out great so far.


As you all can see, the GLSPS staff takes pride in making sure the society’s research vessel is reliable, safe, comfortable and all-around great boat to help preserve maritime history. It is a great benefit to being a GLSPS member. Thank is why I invite all members to join us sometime on the boat as an observer, crew, divers, or non-diver crew. Please come and enjoy what we enjoy. Some of us go through a lot of time and effort to make this boat happen!


RV Preservation Work Weekends Preparation for 2025 Season

 

Phil Kerber

GLSPS President

RV Preservation Captain

Safety and Dive Training Officer


RV Preservation Closing and Summery Report For 2024 Season

The RV Preservation preparation work weekends were a bit longer this year.  We had a lot of painting to do as it has been a long time since the entire bottom hull has been painted.  The bottom hull took the lions share of the weekends we had to prep prime and paint the bottom of the RV Preservation this year (2024).

The rest of the tasks in 2024 to prepare the boat for the upcoming seasons of projects are as normal.  Please check the list by clicking on the Button below to see what was accomplished and what is needed to be completed yet.


RV Preservation Work Weekends Preparation for 2024 Season Task List as of 06-20-2024


Please check the list of items that we need.  (Wish List) to see if you or any one your know could help us achieve.  It would also be nice to donate funds to help the GLSPS add more comfort features to our proudly taken care of research vessel.

Please donate to the boat fund or just join us in preparing it each year in May.

Thank you to Tim Pranke, Jimmy Christenson, Ken Knutson, Wim Wilcke and our President that's ALWAYS there Phil Kerber,  Also a special thank you to Kari David for her help one weekend in cleaning, painting, preparing and donating the food for us as well.