The water damaged Mathers Control Head being removed.
The Mathers Control Head (P/N 453-3R) on the flybridge had been giving me trouble for a while. Apparently it doesn’t like our wet, rainy, Pacific Northwest Weather! Frequently, while docking, it would keep the boat in gear when moved to neutral, or sometimes even shift to reverse when it was supposed to be in neutral. Once even racing the engine while reversing all by itself! 😉
I decided that was enough excitement for this summer and replaced the control head with a spare that I had ordered last year. It’s a pretty simple swap and the new control head seems to be working like a champ.
The new Mathers Control Head installed and ready for another ten years of service.
Another long standing item on my Fix-It list was the 12-volt DC Carbon Monoxide detector in the master stateroom. During our purchase survey, Matt had pointed out that the sensors are only good for five years and needed to be replaced. I had installed an additional Carbon Monoxide detector in the Saloon, based on the surveyor’s recommendation.
The old carbon monoxide detector being removed.
Active Captain had a great discount on CO detectors at Defender, so I purchased a new unit and installed it in place of the old dinosaur in the stateroom. The sensor install itself was pretty easy with good access, but getting the 12 volt DC power hooked up was not fun.
I had to pull out all of my heavy spare parts (starters, alternators, pumps, etc.), then crawl into the locker next to one of the diesel furnaces to get it hooked up. I took the opportunity to inventory my heavy spares, which was a good exercise. It turns out I have two spare drinking water pumps. Who knew? 🙂
The new carbon monoxide unit installed and keeping us safe.