VC Input #3

There has been a tremendous amount of working being done to ensure that all the necessary equipment is ready for racing. I have a Boat Committee consisting of John Wright, Keith Calkins & Mike Weber as its members, and they were given the charge of ensuring that all and any fixes to our club work boats were completed. I extend an enormous thank you to these 3 gentlemen for undertaking this task. While we are not a totally self help club we are also not a club where people are employed to maintain the facilities. It is the membership that cares and volunteers their time that enables CYC to function at the level it does, maintaining race equipment that is guaranteed to work when it is needed. Here is a list of the things that have been done:
Waldo
-Clean topsides/buff out any marks
-Replace bellows on outdrive
-Clean interior
-Forward bilge pump not working - we have a pump, just need someone willing to crawl into bilge pending.
-Rotted wood under cockpit just forward of engine compartment – This looks like bulk head by gas tank and could be structural. Not something we should or could mess with. Seager needs to check this out. Should also check motor mounts. If there is rot there, this could be a big problem - pending
-Replace bilge blower
-Install screen on blower discharge to keep out birds.
-Horn replaced
-Motor cover hinge screws tightened
-Need to replace cover snaps on boat – DONE
-Boat needs updated Registration Sticker dated to expire in 05 Have new Regis.

Bertha
-Clean topsides/buff out any marks - done after launch– need wax and buffers
-Clean interior - done after launch
-Repair seat cushion on front of console - done after launch
-Repair bow eye (wood block is rotted inside bow) – Started to reinforce bow - in process
-Repair hinges on lockers – will be done

Lund
-Repair gas gauge – DONE
-Paint topsides – need more definition of what the job entails.
-Soft area on floor under investigation but can do after launch no hurry want to remove carpet and replace floor.
-Repair/replace cover- will be done after launch

Whaler
will be looked at after launch as it won't be used much until sailing schools
-investigate Repairing rails
-Trailer needs some work/adjustment – need a portable welder will look into after launch
-Needs horn –in process
-Boat Registration Sticker expires this month. Have new registration

there will be general Waxing and buffering at launch day