New Stuff for 2012

This is a list of stuff we have bought for Pilgrim for the 2012 season. I’ll update the list as things fail.

1. TriStar-45 Solar System Controller to replace the C-40 that failed. This unit is used to divert excess power from the KISS wind generator to the hot water heater when the batteries are fully charged.

2. Taco Luma LED Deck light to replace our mizzen spreader deck light that fell apart during our last crossing.

3. Philips AccentLED (replaces a 10w T3 Halogen) for our mizzen backup anchor light. We have a repaired Dr LED on the main mast that we will compare light output and colour with.

4. Perko Lock Set to replace the original lockset on the forward head. The white metal interior parts had totally corroded.

5. Kidde CO detector (battery operated) to replace the current Guardian CO detectors which fail after 1 year.

6. Harken 150 Cam-Matic cleats with the X-Tream Angle Fairlead to replace a set of Spinlocks which failed during our last crossing.

7. Nikon 55-300 mm lens to backup the repaired 18-200 mm lens that stopped focusing. I’m looking for a backup D80 body as well.

8. Canon SX130 as backup to the video camera and Nikon SLR. I swore that I would never buy another Canon but at $140 for a 12x optical, 12 megapixel HD capable point and shoot that uses AA’s how could I resist.