Bright Lights!

LED Lamps

This last week the brass coloured bezels for the cabin lights were stripped back and spray painted white.  The led lamps were then grafted into the existing lamp holders.

 

Saloon LED lighting

 

Brighter LED rope lighting

The saloon panels were refitted this weekend with the completed LED lighting.  The new lighting itself is considerably better than the old, with less battery drain.

 

Refurbished Duo Props

Last Monday Peter collected the refurbished duo props for the port outdrive from www.aewoodwards.co.uk.  So once again Moonshine visited the slipway at Goole Boathouse and the waders came in very useful yet again.  After a short test run out on the canal everything seems ok, however we still intend to purchase a new set of duo props for the start of the next seasons boating.

 

 

Engine mount/coolant and header tanks

The cosmetic side to Moonshine is nearly complete, however once again attention must be focused on the mechanics.  After our last tidal trip in October we discovered a worn engine mount.  The front of the port engine has been supported with wooden blocks and wedges to safely gain access to and remove the worn engine mount.  Now that this has been removed, this will enable us to accurately measure it to order a replacement.  Whilst this is being replaced it would be prudent to just replace all mounts on both engines.
The coolant needs to be changed for this coming winter, and by the looks of things this was in urgent need of replacing also.
The header tanks were also removed and taken home for a clean up.