- Cut out a replacement upper drop board from 3/4" thick birch veneered plywood.
- Removed tiller and brought home for refinishing.
- Purchased a 500ml tin of Epiphanes High Gloss Clear Varnish
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- Started to recommission the engine:
- Installed raw water pump impeller.
- Installed raw water pump belt. Should deflect 5-7mm with 10kg of force. 18ft-lb per page 14-40 of Service Manual
- Installed raw water strainer. Lost washer overboard while cleaning. Created replacement by shortening a washer for the Racor fuel filter.
- Installed alternator belt. Tensioned to 50lbs. Should deflect 8-10mm with 10kg of force.
- Checked engine oil: full and golden in color. Changed 2022-11-16. Should be checked on first operation.
- Checked engine coolant: bright green. Last changed on 2021-12-24
