S/V Constance, Alberg 30 #262 -- Scheduled Maintenance

  • Engine (replacement intervals Service Manual page 36):
    • Air Filter: 2026-01-13 497.9 hours; 2025-03-09 463.3 hours; 2023-05-25 381.4 hours; 2020-07-28 264.0 hours; 2018-06-07 142.9 hours; 2016-10-07 58.4 hours
    • Alternator: rebuilt 2017-01-25
    • Belt, Alternator: 2026-03-11 498.3 hours replaced due to damage. 2021-05-12 300.3 hours (worn due to low tension), 2018-04-26 136.3 hours
    • Belt, Raw water: 2018-04-26 136.3 hours
    • Coolant: Changed 2020-12-24 at 294.6 hours
    • Engine Oil (150hrs): 2025-11-26 at 497.9 hourss; 2024-11-25 at 462.0 hours; 2023-11-30 at 419.8 hours; 2022-11-16 at 374.1 hours; 2021-11-17 at 338.4 hours; 2020-12-11 at 294.4 hours; 2019-12-06 246.6 hours; 2018-11-27 at 18x.x hours; 2017-11-09 at 11x.x hours; 2016-10-31 58.4 hours; 2015-11-24 33.5 hours.
    • Engine Oil Filter (300hrs): 2025-11-26 at 497.9 hourss; 2024-11-25 at 462.0 hours; 2023-11-30 at 419.8 hours; 2022-11-16 at 374.1 hours; 2021-11-17 at 338.4 hours; 2020-12-11 at 294.4 hours; 2019-12-06 246.6 hours; 2018-11-27 at 18x.x hours; 2017-11-09 at 11x.x hours; 2016-10-31 58.4 hours; 2015-11-24 33.5 hours.
    • Fuel Filter, Primary (Racor 110A) (300hrs): 2026-06-17 at 511.4 hours. 2023-05-22 at 380.1 hours; 2020-07-01 at 259.4 hours; 2020-06-04 at 253 hours; 2019-10-07 at 243 hours; 2019-05-07 at 200.9 hours; 2017-09-25 at 109.3 hours; 2017-09-08 at 105.5 hours; 2017-06-18 at 83.5 hours.
    • Fuel Filter, Secondary (on-engine) (300hrs): 2026-06-17 at 511.4 hours. 2023-05-22 at 380.1 hours; 2020-07-01 at 259.4 hours; 2019-10-07 at 243 hours; 2019-05-07 at 200.9 hours; 2017-09-25 at 109.3 hours; 2017-06-08 at 80.9 hours
    • Fuel Hose from Fuel Tank to Off-Engine Fuel Filter: 2017-09-27 at 109.3 hours replaced all with 5/16" ID Barrier Lined A1-15 Fuel Hose #365 .
    • Fuel Hose from Off-Engine Fuel Filter to Fuel Pump: --
    • Fuel Tubing from Fuel Pump to On-Engine Fuel Filter: --
    • Fuel Hose from On-Engine Fuel Filter to Injection Pump: 2019-05-09
    • Fuel Tubing from Injection Pump to Injectors: --
    • Fuel Hose from Injectors to Fuel Tank: 2017-09-27 109.3 hours replaced all with 5/16" ID Barrier Lined A1-15 Fuel Hose #365 .
    • Fuel Tank: 2020-07-01 and 2017-09-27 emptied and throughly cleaned the fuel tank.
    • Ignition Switch: Cole-Hersee M-550 keyed ignition switch replaced 2019-05-15
    • Raw Water Hose: Replaced 2016-03-22.
    • Raw Water Strainer: clean as needed throughout the season. Removed, emptied, and cleaned each winter. Replaced 2024-03-27, 2016-03-17.
    • Transmisstion Oil (150hrs): 2025-11-26 at 497.9 hourss; 2018-11-27 at 18x.x hours; 2017-11-09 at 11x.x hours; 2016-10-31 58.4 hours
    • Water Lift Muffler, remove and empty of all material: 2021-12-13 at 338.4 hours; 2016-10-31 58.4 at hours.
  • Hull:
    • Stripped hull to the glass. Filled and longboarded the hull smooth. Applied to coats (white over grey) of Petit Protect barrier coat. Longboarded the barrier coat. Applied two coat of Pettit Trinidad Pro . Longboarded/burnished bottom paint with 320 grit wet sanded.
    • Anti-Fouling Paint: 2022-04-13, 2019-04-01, 2016-03-30
    • Automatic Bilge Pump: replaced 2019-11-07, 2016-09-01
    • Cutlass Bearing: replaced 2016-03-25 with a half of a Johnson DuraMax APEX (7/8" x 1-3/8" x 3-1/2") bearing.
    • Stuffing Box: stuffing replaced 2022-04-19.
    • Tillerhead: replaced with used item 2019-05-17.
    • Thru-Hull Valves:
      • Head discharge: replaced 2019-03-15
      • Head intake: replaced 2020-06-09, replaced 2016-01-10
      • Manual bilge pump: lubricated , installed 2017-04-13
      • Galley discharge: lubricated 2020=06-09, replaced 2016-03-28
      • Galley raw water intake: glassed closed 2016-03-24
      • Cockpit scuppers: --
  • Running Rigging:
    • Furlex Lower Bearings: 2021-04-29, 2020-05-15, 2017-08-17, 2016-04-18
    • Furlex Upper Bearing: 2021-04-29, 2020-05-15, 2017-08-17, 2016-07-01
    • Genoa Furling Line: replaced 2023-06-05 with new shield/cover. Finally working as it should. No overwraps. Replaced 2022-05-12, 2019-08-30
    • Genoa Halyard: replaced 2019-08-16
    • Genoa Sheets: 170LP sheet replaced 2019-04-04; 150LP sheet replaced 2018-02-13.
    • Main Haylard: replaced 2023-04-18.
    • Main Outhaul:
    • Main First Reefing Line: replaced 2017-07-19
    • Main Second Reefing Line: replaced 2018-10-12
    • Main Sheet: unchanged since purchase in 2005.
    • Main Topping Lift: unchanged since purchase in 2005.
    • Main Vang: Dyneema added to increase purchase 2019-05-01
    • Spinnaker Foreguy: replaced 2019-04-10
    • Spinnaker Halyard: replaced 2019-04-10
    • Spinnaker Topping Lift: replaced 2019-08-16
    • Traveler: cam cleats rebuilt 2019-05-27
    • Traveler: control line replaced 2019-05-27
    • Traveler: reled control lines 2020-06-19
  • Standing Rigging:
    • Replaced all shrouds and both stays during the Winter of 2019-2020.
    • Inspection as detailed by The Rigging Company
  • Winches:
    • Mast Winch: removed 2022-03-18
    • Port Cabin Top Winch: 2024-07-21, 2019-05-7, 2015-06-30
    • Starboard Cabin Top Winch: 2024-07-21, 2019-05-7, 2015-06-30
    • Port Cockpit Winch: 2024-07-21, 2021-10-04, 2020-06-04, 2019-05-09, 2015-06-30
    • Starboard Cockpit Winch: 2024-07-21, 2021-10-04, 2020-06-04, 2019-05-09, 2015-06-30
  • Woodwork:
    • Cockpit Coamings: 2026-06-10 two coats StarBrite Teak Oil , 2018-04-08, 2016-08-22
    • Companionway Hatch: 2026-06-10 five coats StarBrite Teak Oil , 2019-03-27, 2016-07-18
    • Companionway Trim: 2026-06-10 three coats StarBrite Teak Oil , 2019-05-xx
    • Handrails: 2026-06-10 five coats StarBrite Teak Oil , ....
    • Icebox Locker Hatch: 2026-06-10 three coats StarBrite Teak Oil , 2019-03-27, 2016-07-18
    • Seat Locker Hatches: 2026-06-10 three coats StarBrite Teak Oil , 2019-03-27, 2016-07-18
    • Toerails: 2026-04-13 two coats Cetol Marine Natural Teak , 2019-08-xx, 2016-11-16
    • Tiller: ~2026-04-24 two coats High Gloss Clear Varnish , 2023-04-xx, 2022-05-09 purchased new.
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