Winter 05/06 in Turkey


Our Second Winter In Turkey
Istanbul Boat Show
Dakare's Mast
Joshua's Hunting Spree
Hiking Around Marmaris
XMAS In Marmaris
My First God Son
Maintenance Chores for Winter 2005/2006
Additional Maintenance Items above and Beyond Standard List
Labels for boat
Back to the USA
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Our Second Winter In Turkey



We spent the winter of 05/06 at Marmaris Marina, in the same slip that we had spent the previous winter. We came back to the marina to have work done on our Selden Mast, which was suffering form faulty fabrication problems.   Much had changed at the marina since our previous stay.  The marina had been sold to Setur, a group which owns and runs a number of marinas here in Turkey.  There was a change in management and some staff.  Some changes have been made to the marina facilities like the addition of a cruisers room in which we can hold functions.  The room includes an ADSL line, TV and projection equipment.  The new marina management did not honor the previous years discount of 10% for the slip fees and as a result, quite a few cruisers moved from Netsel to Yacht Marine, about a half hour Domish (bus) ride away.  Netsel is convenient to town which is the most attractive feature of the marina, whereas Yacht Marine is a half hour away.  Yacht Marine makes up for that by expanding their facilities to include wifi throughout the marina, accessible form each and every boat, a small gym, swimming pool, restaurant & bar with regular happy hours and a number of parties for yachties including a major trip to the Istanbul Boat Show.  Mr. Bilgen, the owner of Yacht Marine, has sponsored this trip for two successive years in the running.  He covers most cost except for the hotel room in the  Side Hotel in Istanbul (28 Euros/day) and fuel for the bus to take us there and back.  On the other side of the coin, Netsel sponsors an XMAS party where they give away some decent gifts like a free haul out, bottom painting, etc.  This year we won round trip coach transportation between the marina and Dolaman Airport, which was a very nice prize.  Yacht Marine slip fees are less than Netsel, but Netsel offers free 220V 16 Amp service for live aboards whereas at Yacht Marine, one must pay about 24-30 cents a kilowatt-hour.  When we computed that additional costs we found for our life style, that Netsel was a more cost effective option than Yacht Marine with the added benefit of being closer to town.  However, the availability of a wifi network at Yacht Marine still looks attractive.


 


Istanbul Boat Show

 
Dogan Kospancali & His Troupe from Grup Rapsodi Playing at the Yacht Marine Booth
at the Istanbul Boat Show.  The previos year Grup Rapsodi, put on one fantastic concert
at the Internationally known Babylon Night Club

 
Some of the Yacht Marine Cruisers enjoying Grup Rapsodi's Music at the Boat Show



Our Canadian Friends Vicki & Peter, Holiday Girl,  Pay Us a Visit in Marmaris









 




Dakare's Mast


Starting in the fall of 2005 and going into the winter of 05-06, we pulled our mast and repainted it.  It was a big job.  We selected Demir in Netsel Marina, Marmaris to do the work.   All the electrical connections had to be removed and the  standing and running rigging had to disconnected.  Then the mast had to be removed.  That turned out to be a problem in that the crane at the marina was not large enough to remove the mast and a larger crane had to be brought in to remove the mast.  The extraction of the mast went smoothly.  All the components of the mast then were stripped off: spreaders, mast steps, winches & winch mounting plates, internal luff rod, motor, mast mounted fairlead blocks, gooseneck, vang hardware, running lights, antennas and mast head electrical fittings for electronics, spinnaker pole hardware and track, and shivs for halyard exits.  Then the real work began.  All the paint had to be removed.  This was a tedious job in that the paint had to be removed from all the recesses and all the parts that were removed, e.g., mast steps, etc., also had to have the paint removed.  The mast was washed with solvent and painted with primer and International white paint.  To do the painting, the painters created a makeshift plastic tent to contain the paint fumes ad then they sprayed the mast.  They did an excellent paint job.  Once done, everything had to be done in reverse.  The mast is left out of the boat for the winter and will be restepped in March.  Demir not only did a good job, but they were very supportive in many other ways, allowing Dan to use their facilities to do small jobs like machine polishing many of the stainless steel  hinges, straps, foot plates, screen retainers, etc. on Dakare,  


 


Joshua's Hunting Spree


Joshua, our 10 year old Maine Coon cat, 34 lbs in all, caught his second bird.  Like the one he caught on his first offshore voyage when he was only one year old, he had this strange expression on his face as the bird was still alive and unhurt in his mouth, fluttering it's wings furiously,  His eyes said it all, "Look I am a good hunter!  Look at what I caught!  But now that I caught it, what do I do with it???"


The Hunter
The Prize
 The bird was unhurt if not a bit upset over the experience





 


Hiking Around Marmaris


Marmaris, located in the south east corner of Turkey is surrounded by mountains and the sea.  There is only one main road out of Marmaris and there are many fire trails carved into the mountains which provide great opportunities to do some hiking.


Some of the Netsel Marina hikers group enjoy the day out.  We have hiked this trail
one way for over two hours and traveled over 6 miles without  any sign of this
trail ending.  It just keeps going and going.







 


XMAS In Marmaris


Our XMAS Tree



 


My First God Son



Yes, it's true!  Someone has finally trusted me to be a godfather.  Below I proudly show
a picture of my namesake, Dan Rainbow Star.  Peter, an Australian bloke who now owns Rainbow Star, as it turns out, has been a respected
 harbinger of Australian Frogs.  After buying his new Turkish Gullet, a typical Turkish wooden built sail/power boat, he
decided to import 4 frogs.  Each frog has his papers including a passport. Now, what would make a good gift????  
Hmm, fly paper..., a kiddie pond..., ???



 



Maintenance Chores for Winter 2005/2006

Below is Dakare's Standard Maintenance List.  Over the Winter (some items were accomplished at other times) we
endeavored to do a complete review and inspection of all of Dakare's systems.  The list below provides a modestly
complete set of action items.  I have commented on all those items that deserve special attention.  There are many
additional items that have also been addressed that are not on our standard list, so the are documented below this table.

Component & Comment                  
Note:  Only items that needed special attention have been given comments.

Systems
·        Ensure that there is proper AC and DC power (Also - see Electrical below)
·        Inspect under all floor boards for possible problems
·        Inspect Engine room for problems
·        Ensure Propane and fume detector Alarm System working properly
·        Ensure Engine Room Fire Extinguisher properly charged
Recharged in Spring 2005
·        Clean all raw water filtration systems:
·        AC Air Conditioner
Cleaned
·        AC Refrigeration
Cleaned
·        DC Refrigeration
Cleaned
·        Gray water outflow systems (Fresh and Raw)
·        Galley Sink
Disassembled and Cleaned
·        Aft & forward shower systems
Disassembled and Cleaned
·        Filters for Heads
Cleaned
·        Pre Filter for Water Maker at seacock intake
Cleaned
·        Heads (Forward and Aft)
·        Check Heads for leaks and flushing
·        Check Head holding tank monitor
·        Verify Macerator working Forward
·        Verify Macerator working Aft
·        Change charcoal filter in fresh water filter to fill tanks from dock
Completed
·        Run air conditioner in both heat and cool modes; monitor performance
·        Run water maker; replace pre-filters as needed; check for leaks,
check flow rate >10 GPH, check water quality < 500 PPM
Re-pickled Jan 2006
·        Run refrigerators; monitor performance.
·        Lubricate and adjust steering.
·        Monitor solar- and wind-power generators
Reassembled and Install
Wind Generator
·        Check tension on steering pedestal motor chain for autopilot.
·        Check Tank Tender working
Must repair
·        Replace ship's zincs
·        Prop
Sep-05
·        Shaft
Sep-05
·        Main zinc for ship
Sep-05
·        Two R3 zincs
Sep-05
·        Bow thruster zinc
Sep-05
·        Genset zinc
·        Clean prop & grease
·        Check cutlass bearing
·        Exercise Windlass
·        Exercise Bow Thruster
·        Check Washer / Dryer
·        Clean all air filters for Air Conditioners:
Ongoing
·        Master State Room
Ongoing
·        Saloon
Ongoing
·        Forward Berth
Ongoing
·        Clean exhaust filter for dryer on washer / dryer
attachment to cowl in 3rd stateroom
Ongoing
Electrical Systems
·        EQUALIZE BATTERIES (All 3 Banks) USING CONSTANT CHARGE
BATTERY CHARGER (e.g.. Prosine 3000) for ~ 1/2 hour every six months
 or more if needed (Even if you do not bring batteries down below 12.2. volts)
6-Jan
·        Clean & tighten battery terminals
·        Check battery fuses for continuity
·        Exercise Breakers and main switches
·        Ensure Tie Switch for Battery Banks (Engine & House) working properly
·        Ensure that Engine Alternator and House Alternator can charge House and/or
 Engine battery banks using Tie Switch
·        Ensure Glendenning Electrical Cord retractor system working properly
·        Test lights, and clean contacts or replace bulbs as needed:
·        Navigation
·        Tri-color
·        Running
·        Back-up Elevated stern light
·        Steaming
·        Anchor
·        Strobe
·        Spreader
·        Compass
·        Boom Light
·        3 deck lights
·        Pole Light facing Forward
Purchase & replace
·        Pole Light facing Aft
·        Cockpit lights
·        Interior Lights
·        Cabin overhead lights
·        Cabin reading lights
·        Closet lights
·        Rope Lights
·        Other Lights
·        Exterior Engine Panel Lights
·        Refrigerator/Freezer lights
·        Flash Lights in each cabin
·        Nav Station Instrument Panel Lights
·        Check lights in aft lazaretto (Dive Compressor area)
·        Check lights in Port & Starboard lazarettes
·        Check lights in Sail Locker
·        Check lights in Anchor locker
·        Check Calabash Cockpit Light
Replace light and wiring
·        Check Bimini Lights
·        Test Microwave Oven
·        Engine Start
·        Clean engine room
·        Check oil level
·        Check transmission-oil level.
Replace Jan 06
·        Check Coolant level.
·        Change Water Pump Impeller
Replace Jan 06
·        Exercise and open the inlet seacock
·        Transmission, coupling, check
·        Clean engine water strainer
·        Change fuel filters both primary and secondary
·        Adjust belt tension
·        Check Motor Mounts
·        Exercise and lubricate throttle controls
·        Grease blue steering cable nipples
·        Tighten all hose clamps.
·        Inspect all hoses for chafe or bulging
·        Snug up all bolts on engine accessories
·        Exercise and open fuel-tank petcocks
·        Run Fuel Polishing system on each tank
·        Clean and lubricate articulating props
·        Flush engine
·        Clean / boil anti-siphon valve (Intake and Exhaust)
6-Jan
·        Check water alarms for Racor primaries and Yanmar secondary fuel filters
Engine Running
·        Start Engine by holding in kill switch for
15 seconds to pre-lube engine and then start
·        Monitor oil pressure.
Replace sender with dual
·        Monitor exhaust
·        Test transmission shifting.
·        Look for oil leaks.
·        Look for raw-water and coolant leaks.
·        Look for fuel leaks around hoses and filters.
·        Verify temperature after starting
·        Create new temperature curves using spot meter  & verify
Use new spot meter
·        Check alternator output on Link 20 System
·        Monitor tachometer for regularity
·        Exercise the shaft-brake release
Reinstall in March
·        Monitor the PYI drip less shaft seal -  (drip rate >> 5 drops per minute)
·        Valve tap settings
Genset
·        Check oil level
·        Check Coolant level.
·        Change Water Pump Impeller
6-Jan
·        Exercise, lubricate, and open the inlet seacock.
·        Clean water strainer
·        Change fuel filters both primary and secondary
6-Sep
·        Exercise and lubricate throttle controls
·        Tighten all hose clamps.
·        Inspect all hoses for chafe or bulging
·        Snug up all bolts on engine accessories
·        Exercise and open fuel-tank petcocks
·        Replace Pencil Zinc
6-Jan
·        Flush engine
·        Clean / boil anti-siphon valve (Intake and Exhaust)
6-Jan
Sailing and Rigging
·        Inspect rig for rust and wear
Cleaned all running & standing rigging March 06
·        Inspect and exercise Backstay Adjusters
Replace internal Port Rod
·        Operate all sail furlers
·        Check release pins working properly for:
·        Spinnaker Pole
·        Reaching Strut
·        Whisker Pole
·        Halyard shackles
·        Check integrity of mast boot, Check water tight mast / deck seal
Redo Sealant on mast deck ring
·        Inspect turnbuckles and toggles for hairline cracks and rust
Rechrome turnbuckles
·        Check all cotter pins and rings
·        Operate winches; grease as needed
·        Operate clutches; lubricate
·        Check all running rigging for chafe
·        Inspect all sheets
·        Genoa
·        Main
·        Staysail
·        Spinnaker
·        Boom Preventer
·        Check all lines for proper whipping.
Whipped Dinghy Lift Lines
·        Sails; Inspect seams, corners, battens, and pockets
(Should be done when sails are stored)
Remove 10 CM from Genoa
, cleaned all sails, Stiffen main leech
·        Check all masthead hardware
·        Reinstall Main, Genoa and Staysail
·        Polish halyard shackles
·        Check luff rods for burrs
·        Put "preventer" ties on all Shackles to secure sails
·        Attach Sheets
·        Adjust roller furlers
·        Raise Sails
·        Refurl
·        Lubricate fastpins for aft guard rail gate, life raft and MOM8
·        Protect Aluminum whisker pole and ends of Spinnaker and Whisker poles with AL Protect
·        Place safety retainers (UV protected electrical wire tires) on all items to be secured:
·        Main Halyard (Upper and Lower)
·        Genoa Halyard (Upper and Lower)
·        Stays'l Halyard (Upper and Lower)
·        Lock Pins on Genoa and Stays'l Furlers
·        Lock Pins on Running Back Blocks
·        Other as identified
·        Ensure that Spare Mainsail Battens stored in Boom are properly lashed with ties
·        Inspect bungee cords holding upright:
Redone
·        Genoa Outhaul
·        Deck Blocks for running backs
·        Selden Mast Motor plug
·        Safety
·        Verify expiration dates of safety gear  (Actual dates:  Safety Gear)
·        EPIRB Registrations current (See Safety Gear)
·        EPIRB Batteries (See Safety Gear)
Replaced Jan 06
·        Life Raft Inspection (See Safety Gear)
Replaced Jan 06
·        Flares (See Safety Gear)
·        Check fire extinguishers
·        Inspect Life Sling
·        Inspect MOM8 System
·        Inspect Life Jackets
·        Inspect Horsehoe Ring and quick release Mechanisms
·        Inspect quick release mechanism for life raft
·        Inspect seizing wires of anchor shackles and snubber
·        Operate Windlass; monitor performance.
·        Operate Bow Thruster
·        Inspect Sea Anchor
·        Inspect  & Clean lifelines for integrity.
·        Pressure-test propane appliances
·        Inspect cockpit drains for blockage
·        Check and inspect contents of ditch bag
·        Inspect and replace as necessary medical supplies
·        Inspect Survivor 06 Hand Held Water Maker, flush,
 test and recharge with biocide
Repickled Jan 2006
·        Inspect manual compass and compensate if necessary
·        Electronics & Computers
·        Clean VHF coax.
·        Monitor VHF transmission power
·        Verify Link 20 system working properly
·        Verify Prosine 3000 working properly
·        Bring up ships computers
·        Test ships computer network/Blue tooth Interfaces
                   On Desk Top
                   Nav Computer
                   GPRS Phone
                   Accnt Computer
·        Test WIFI Connection
·        Test Packet Radio
·        Test SSB and SWR Meter
·        Test SSB Autotuner
·        Test Instrument to computer Interface
·        Inspect 2 GPS systems
·        Northstar 941
Rewire Ant Wire through Arch
·        Ray Marine 300 WAAS
·        Test RADAR and interfaces to computer network and GPS
·        Test Ocens system
Got new 4.1.15 Update
·        Test Winlink and SailMail
·        Test IMARSAT-C
Must Retest
·        Test Printer, Scanner and Smart Card interfaces
·        Clean depth-sounder and log/speedometer transducer O-rings
·        Clean & tighten all instrument connections
·        Check stereo and TV systems, cable/antenna/VCR & DVD inputs
Redid TV Schematic
·        Check interface to cockpit LCD system
·        Verify that recording Barometer is working properly
·        Inspect Weatherstation System
·        Inspect WxFax system
·        Inspect Navtext system
·        Verify GPIRB working correctly
·        Check GPS interfaces to:
·        EPIRB
·        VHF