Projects on a LNVT 49

From Marcus Clark, Manito 49VT08

I [wanted] to get you some updated information on my LNVT ex- "Dolphin Dee-light", now renamed "Manito" (pronounced "MAN-it-too"). 

I've replaced engine mounts, done starboard side brightwork; replaced the charger/inverter system with a Magnum system (the 20-year-old Heart System was not handling it's duties well any more, and was designed before AGM batteries came onto the market); all the batteries are now new AGMs: I yanked the old, heavy Adler-Barbour refrigeration system and replaced it with a 2-compressor NovaKook system (I can now freeze ice cubes if I want to) that uses max. 6.5A IF both compressors kick on at the same time. This winter will be a re-and-re of the injectors, fuel pump and heat exchanger, at which time I'll give the engine a brightening-up with some engine enamel. I am presently in the middle of replacing the 20-year-old port-side Lewmar 2000 windlass with a new Maxwell VWC2500 and new G30 chain (400').

Last summer my cruising plans were somewhat hindered by my electrical and refrigeration woes, so I didn't get as far as I'd intended. This summer it's off to the Broughtons and perhaps even as far as Rivers Inlet. Haida Gwaii and possibly Alaska are in the cards for the future.