REPORT #13

CARIAD PROGRESS REPORT #13

6th June 2022.

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ON-SITE BALLAST INCREASE DISCUSSIONS / OPTIONS.

(Cariad is very fine lined which poses difficulty with additional ballast, internal equipment or added machinery or systems.)

Description	Technical	Comments
4 shallow fuel tanks sit directly on top of floors. Average KG about 60 cms.	Total Capacity about 3,500 litres. Cruising RPM 850 900-mile range. RPM 1500 450 miles. Estimated Genset fuel included.	If we cut out two fuel tanks to make room for lead ingots, the residual range may not be sufficient or safe.
Gardner engine.	Weight 2 tons. KG about 1 metre.	Paul: Given Cariad was designed without an engine, could we consider the Gardner to be ballast?
Gardner performance.	There seems to be some discrepancy as to exact engine HP. Ranges from 175 HP to 240 HP. When we bought the engine from the Gardner people in Bangkok HP was 240. Reportedly with this 8LXB and a 34” diameter prop, RPM 800-1000, flat water speed is about 9 knots.	Source: Alan Pickering – former captain.
Lead Ingots.	Practically speaking, allowing for tankage, piping runs etc. there is only room for about 4 tons.	Paul: If add onn ballast was feasible and if we added 2½” lead to each side of the keel this is about 6 tons. If the Gardner was considered, could we reduce add-on external ballast to 4 tons?
Internal steel removal in progress.	Engine room bulkheads and steel bench.	Including the “steel box” weight removed so far is about 1,100 Kgs. Some weight will be re-added with the new timber bulkheads and insulation.
Engine room day tank.	At Tim’s request we are modifying the day tank to double its capacity from 150 litres to 300 litres.	This will require a robust steel frame to which the day tank can be secured.

GENERAL WORKS

Gardner	Fuel injection pump taken in for computer recalibration.	When re-installed this will complete the Gardner. Remaining only cosmetics.
Genset	Completed.	Ready for reinstalling and charging service.
Anchor winch has been removed to engineering workshop.	Good quality HD winch needed overhaul. New 24VDC motor installed and clutch mechanism overhauled.	Whole winch stripped down to ensure longevity of service.
Varnish work	25% completed.	This will mean usual detail work which accompanies any project at the end will enable us to reduce finish time in this department.
Iron cheek plates	Lower sections cut off. Cheek-plates sandblasted and 4 coats Jotamastic applied.	Ready for planking.
Clean up and repaint of internal frames.	Progress is good.	We are pushing in certain areas to work in with the planking team.

WORK COMPLETION PROGRESS

	Item	Description	Percent
1	Set up	Haul out, move into and block up in shed. Shed not fully waterproofed yet.	90%
2	Hull work	Stem, stern and planking Including removal	20%
3	Spars	Build new mizzen mast. Repair mainmast, spars. New bowsprit. 8 weeks to build mizzen.	30%
4	Steelwork	Trolley mods. Hull supports. Repair frames, cheek plates	40%
5	Woodwork	Replace all termite-eaten woodwork. Remove woodwork IWO planks	15%
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7	Engineering		25%
8	Gensets		80%
9	Gardner		80%
10	Tanks	Repairs and repaint. Change some inspection hatches	90%
11	Plumbing.		0%
12	Air Conditioning – heat and cold.	Existing AC system is operational. Plan to add internal heating – probably Canadian Wabasco heaters.	50%
13	Sewage system		0%
14	Electrical		0%
15	Paintwork	Tanks, frames.	10%
16	Varnish		25-30%
17	Teak deck	Plan to r-caulk starting soon.	0%
18	Interior finishing		0%
19	Move out of shed to launch site		0%