Update on some boat projects

So, head install, we've had to boot the first guy for lack of response.  We also realized to replace the shower/faucet head hose will take either a)magic fairy dust that will shrink one of us down to size or b) most likely popping off the counter.  We are currently working with a new gentleman, and after this first project, we'll see if we want him to do the head.

And it has to be replace, the metal covering has rotted away and the actual hose is permeated so it smells like, well, shit.

We-which means Tim-have successfully replaced the holding tank indicators and resealed the front tank so no more odors are leaking from there.  Still need to pull up the holding tank to make sure there's no bad juju hanging out underneath.

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Boat George is currently working on rebedding all of our saloon windows, as I probably mentioned before evidently the fine folks at North Shore used some incorrect window sealant it crapped out on some of the Southerly 135s.  After talking to another Southerly 135 owner over in the UK, we decided it would be prudent to do it right and pull the windows and replace them. Evidently the failure started with the previous owner and there was a suck ass fix job that George had to deal with to remove the window without breaking it.

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Fridge/freezer.  We had somebody come look at it--which resulted in $250 for him to install a thermostat in the freezer (upside down) and basically say we don't have enough insulation.  Our last trip we had proof positive that we had enough insulation around both.  So, this particular service guy is now in my jackass column.  He was on the line anyway for the 'little lady' routine.  Well, sir, this 'little lady' has a good working knowledge of every system on this boat, so kiss my ass.

Tim called the U.S. Frigoboat dealer and received tons of advice and help.  We all came to the conclusion that we probably need to charge the refrigerant a bit, which Tim and I thought might be the problem in the first place, but we could not get the service guy to even check it.  Once again, jackass.

We also have a VERY large freezer and at this point in our lives we don't need to utilize that freezer space as a freezer yet, so it was suggested we hook up a digital thermostat and that will allow us to turn our freezer into a liquor locker for beer and wine--something we did on HemiD.

Project Liquor Locker commences.

After passing the 'beer isn't freezing and exploding' test, we decided to go ahead and replace the fridge with a digital also.  Tearing up all the floor panels to run the wiring was fun.  We don't have a pic of me with my head smashed into our starboard fuel tank up to my shoulder trying to fish a wire to Tim--thankfully.

The digital thermostat we got also has the ability to control the compressor speed, so we can set it to quick cool when we get on the boat or load it up with food and then dial it back---nice feature for our power hungry refrigeration.

So, it seems as if we've nipped that in the bud. Hopefully.