2021 - October Beacon

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August 16, 2021

Gary is still working through the week and weekend schedules. There have still been some no shows by some workers and Gary has sent them the policy on working your hours. An email was sent to the membership about the September meeting. End of report.

Supplies

Al Douglas

The supplies train has been moving at a fast place. The supplies have been holding up really well. Al is looking into a money counting machine. Al is looking at donating a golf bag for a donation for Smole on the Water. Al is OD Labor Day weekend and is looking forward to a lot of fun. End of report.

Transportation

Tom Lisowski

 Regarding the Fins not much going on at this time --- everything has been pretty quiet and that makes the Transportation Director pretty happy.  I received several calls in late June indicating Fin 3’s (The Stanley) engine was cutting out. After consulting with Darryl Campbell I by-passed the wiring of the oil pressure switch July 1 st and waited two weeks for any feedback. None was reported so I installed and wired in a new oil pressure switch June 15 th . No one has reported any issues so hopefully the engine cut out problem went away and all is well.  I changed the fuel filter/water separator in Fin 2 in late July. All three Fins now have changed fuel filter/water separators.  I met with P/C Randy Pagel’s contact Gary from Purvis & Foster, Inc. on July 15 th to look at replacing the bottom of Fin 2. I opened up the forward starboard flooring for inspection and was surprised to find that section of the bilge dry. Randy forwarded their repair quote to me and copied Dale Hall. They are estimating $59k to replace the bottom of Fin 2. The NCYC would need to remove the canvas top and it’s supports, engine housing, engine and drive train, gas tank and all seating and flooring. The bare bones hull would need to be delivered to Steel Mill Components in Warren MI. Painting of the boats new bottom is not included. This information is posted under the “New Business” section of today’s board meeting for discussion. I think $59K is a high quote and I estimated it would cost another $25K for new canvas top, new or rebuilt engine, drive train and new fuel tank. Glen asked about the engine in the pump shed. I contacted Darryl Campbell. He said that engine originally came out of Fin 2. He replaced it’s thrust bearing and crank shaft. It’s usable but it is a used old engine. Darryl said reskinning the bottom of Fin 2 would be a mistake. I think $59k to replace the bottom of Fin 2 is high. I will look for other solutions. Commodore Glen suggested I contact Mackie who built the boat to see what they might be able to offer. I will follow up on his suggestion.  I secured oil and oil filters for all three Fins and will change oil next month. End of report

Fleet Captain

Scott Goemmel