Donnerstag, 26. September 2013

Maintenance 2013 Valves replacement

In 2013 I replaced all valves and fitting with maritime bronze ones. This long term investment was quite expensive, but sea-valves is one of these things you should not got for standard, but buy best.

Also very important, as bronze is the most noble metal sea-valves are made of, they are safe from electrolysis corrosion between ships. These valves are totally worry free.




Note, the Anode is fully intact. That proves, taking of the electric landline (if not at home) pays off. 





the old anode

Taking out the fittings, cleaning and primer.


Engine room on BB



Removed the spare valves in the aft cabin, wich have been installed for an optional 2nd toilet. I didn't like the idea and prefer having a chemical toilet in the aft cabin complementary to the sea-toilet in the front. 



Engine room SB

Primer the bottom of the keel



I did this for 4 layers!
cleaning and primer.

preparing the propeller for antifoulding.



new antifoulding

brand new bronze fittings



propeller with new anodes

new engine room fittings





back to water after 4 days of work.

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