Slipping Work Plan - 2014

Lights

The Work:

Job 1 - Navigation lights on the mast

1.1 Replace the existing tricolour light on the top of the mast with a Hella LED combined tricolour and anchor light.

The existing light is only a tricolour (no anchor) and it looks like the existing wiring in the mast does not support an anchor light. Therefore, if trivial, the job will be to run new wiring in the mast and fit the new tricolour/anchor light - alternatively use the diode arrangement. There appears to be a breaker on the electrical panel that in tended for the anchor light with wiring down to a connection point near the mast (but not into the mast). A DPDT switch is provided.

1.2 Replace the existing masthead steaming/deck light with a new Hella LED combined steaming/deck light.

The existing light is not reliable due to corrosion. The existing wiring in the mast should be sufficient. There is an existing stainless wire cage protecting the light - this might not fit the new light but does not have to be replaced.

Job 2 - Navigation lights on the boat

There are no existing 'steaming' navigation lights and not much existing wiring for this purpose (however I believe the 'steaming light' breaker on the electrical panel could be used.

2.1 Fit port/starboard Hella LED lights on hull

It seems that fitting these lights on either side of the anchor well will be the best, but open to suggestions. Wiring will be required, I am assuming, from the lights to the connection point near the mast (because that's where existing wiring can be accessed that powers the masthead steaming light).

2.2. Fit stern Hella LED light to hull

I have identified what seems to be a suitable location on the hull, but am open to suggestions. No existing wiring.

For all these lights to be fitted to the hull, mounting pads/blocks/something will be required. I am happy to do this if it is not convenient for you or not something you usually do.

For 2.1 and 2.2 I believe the 'steaming light' breaker on the electrical panel will be OK to use.

Job 3. Fit BEP DVSR

The VSR is to parallel the batteries in the event that one or the other reaches full charge and is being charged. I would like this permanently wired in, and connected to the ignition of the engine to ensure that the VSR only draws current when the motor is running. There are two batteries - which can each be used as the 'starting' battery or the 'house' battery.

Job 4. Wire up a through hull connector near the tiller position

I would like a through-hull connector fitted near the tiller position. This has two purposes - firstly to provide power to a tiller-pilot, and secondly to allow some removable solar panels that are mounted near this position to charge the batteries without running a long cable to the batteries themselves (which is what I do now).

General notes:

I *think* I have all the equipment and the wire (tinned marine grade of the correct gauge) - however your advice is very welcome. This includes all the Hella lights, the VSR, wire for Mast/Navlights/VSR/Through-hull and the connector itself.

Invoice is here - Invoice for electrical work

Done

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