M. V. Vrijheid - Ship's Log

Maintenance - Engine 80hr Service

Fuel System
Visal system check. All connections dry, Port tank gate valve, nip up 1/2 turn.
Bleed filters into glass, clean fuel. All - OK

Oil
Engine - Oil level at upper mark - OK
Gearbox - Oil level at upper mark - OK

Cooling system
Check system for leaks - all OK
Check level in header tank - all OK

Batteries 
Crankset - (SG1740) fully charged. Good electrolyte levels - All OK
Domestic Banks - top up both banks (10 litres) (SG1720 average)

Stern Gland - Reservoir half full. Zero weep into bilge.

Visual checks - Alternator & dynamo belt tension - OK.

Run up engine in forward gear for an hour - 1000rpm. Oil pressure, water temperature, batteries - all within limits.

Observations:
Log entry for survey journey July 2010 omitted - Oops! Innocent oversite - rectify today.
Small amount of water in bilge, not surprisng after the winter condensation - 30 minute rubber glove exercise with a sponge. Estimate 5 litres.
Removed bilge pump and tested - OK.
Checked bolts on shaft including antivibration link - OK (torqued)
Changed engine room lights - 24v/60w x 2.

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