[C320-list] Mast removed

[Karl Mielenhausen]

You may not have to replace your entire anchor light fixture to go to LEDs.
Verify that you have the Hella 2492 fixture (like I do at 12 hulls earlier)
and get a BA15S LED bulb from Marinebeam (or equivalent)...
http://store.marinebeam.com/bayonetbase1.html

Karl

On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 10:04 PM, Flyingmonkey <lou at flyingmonkey.im> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Blue Moon is currently on the hard undergoing preparation for transport by
> truck to St. Petersburg, FL. Many thanks to CAPT Diane for her excellent
> article on transporting a C-320. I'm writing the group this evening looking
> for input on preventive maintenance or projects to undertake while the mast
> is down. First off let me make the disclaimer, if you subscribe to the "if
> its not broken don't fix it" philosophy, please save your time and kindly
> reserve your comments. I've never shipped a boat before and I've never had
> the mast removed on any of my previous sailboats.
>
> Projects currently on my list:
> -Add anemometer and wiring
> -Change anchor light fixture (any LED recommendations)
> -Replace deck and steaming light bulbs (fixture appears to be in very good
> condition).
> -Replace VHF antenna
> -Replace mast head sheaves
> -Wash and wax mast/boom.
>
> What am I missing? Should I be inspecting anything else? I only have about
> two weeks total time between now and commissioning at destination. I
> welcome your experience and suggestions.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Lou Hodac
> Blue Moon
> Hull #702
> Soon to be in St. Petersburg, FL
>
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