Hi listers,
My wife and I recently acquired "Odessa", a 1988 C&C 44 and we are going over
the mechanical inspection / survey recs. They are as follows:
> RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MECHANICAL INSPECTION:
> 1. Replace seal washer on transmission dipstick.
> 2. Port rear mount should be replaced in near future due to extent of rust,
> most likely has caused delamination of rubber pucks.
> 3. Replace anti siphon valve with a Vetus type that has a hose spigot
> connection to allow any leaking water to run into the bilge.
> 4. Clean and repaint air canister.
> 5. Tachometer sender terminals and wiring need further cleaning and or
> replacing.
> 6. Now that the tachometer is functioning, the boat should be taken out on
> sea trial to determine maximum rpm. On this engine it should be 3600, if
> hull. Nd propeller are clean.
> 7. Replaced cracked raw water intake hose.
> 8. Secure loose batteries and replace all wing nuts with hex type nuts.
> 9. Clean and repaint the engine as best as possible to preserve its condition
>
>
> RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SURVEY:
> 1. Auxiliary engine exhaust hose in the port aft cockpit locker shows
> moderate chafe from contact with transom fitting fasteners. Hose section
> between FRP elbow/riser and transom discharge to renew. Ensure any corroded
> hose clamps are replaced. Urge better support for FRP riser elbow.
> 2. Fuel tank shut-off valve was moist/fuel stained at time of inspection. To
> clean and inspect for possible weeping connections.
> 3. Manual bilge pump in cockpit does not appear operative. Pump to service
> and repair.
I'm a pretty handy individual but my expertise is primarily electrical. I'm
wondering which of these would be best done myself, and which I should hire
out. We're fortunate enough to have Gallery Marine just a few blocks from our
marina here in Seattle so I'm sure they'd be happy to do some of this ($135/hr
though).
Thanks in advance for your input,
Patrick & Kari Gateley
"Odessa" 1988 C&C 44
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