LaGmra Day 8 - Part 2 - CHECKLIST - Healthcare, Maintenance, Spares, Tools, Fuel 01 Dec, 06 - 20.58

With the VHF work out of the way, the latter part of the day from about 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm was spent loading the boat with Healthcare, Maintenance Equipment, Tool Kit, Spares and Replacements, Fuels and Gas.
The problem with the Force10 cooker has finally been resolved with a bit of Russian style improvisation. As I wrote earlier, the corrosion in the burner was producing a yellow flame, unsuitable for use. The burner has been taken apart and replaced with a Camping Gaz burner locally available. After a bit of destructive metal cutting and soldering, we manged to adapt the Camping Gaz burner. The bad news is that the 14 existing canisters of Propane on board were promptly rendered unusable, due to a difference in ring sizes on the Camping Gaz cartridges and Force10 cartridges. As they say, the devil is in the details. For the sake of standardization, I wish Microsoft also made Propane cartridges. The good news is that we do not have to ship a replacement cooker from Canada, the only place it is available, as it is not certified for sale anywhere in the EU. In addition, I have three extra replacement burners, available locally, which can be replaced at sea in case of corrosion.
A very welcome break from work, later on in the evening, with a going away party at the local tapas bar with Andreu & the team, Tatiana, Kennith, Ed Baylis, Stuart Turnbull and of course the Russians and an after party at the only club on the island. A lack of choice does make decision making easier when it comes to debating about which is the best bar in town to go to.
Here are the Checklists from my notes of the day, for the curiosity of the general public and benefit of future solo Atlantic attempts. Indulge!
Note: All items have been vacume packed to prevent corrosion.
** CHECK LIST - HEALTHCARE **
2 x C60 Sunblock
1 x Aloe Lotion
1 x Aloe Burn Relief
8 x Lotil cream
6 x Vaseline
4 x natusan
1 x centrum
4 x hand sanitizers
6 x instrunet pre-surgical disinfectant
** CHECK LIST - MAINTENANCE **
1 x Medio removable adhesive spray
1 x Lifechalk Underwater Polysulfide Rubber Compound
1 x SDM Silicone Waterproof Rubber Sealant
1 x RS Silicon Oil
2 x Mobil OTE Lubricating Oil
1 x 2-4-C Marine Lubricant (for steering, cables, swivel pins, universal joints, gimbal bearings, hing pins etc.)
** CHECK LIST - SPARES & REPLACEMENTS **
1 x Katadyne Membrane Preservative
1 x Acid Katadyne Membrane Cleaner
1 x Alkali Katadyne Membrane Cleaner
2 x Katadyne R3 Filter Cartridges
2 x Katadyne tubing w/ 3 way turning taps
6 x Oar Locks
3 x Blade Protectors
1 x Waterproof Hatch Cover
** CHECK LIST - TOOLKIT **
1 x WestMarine 6ea - 20ea Pan Match screws to 1/4" flat washers
(inc. pan and oval match screws, nylon insert locknuts, hex nuts, washers)
1 x Pliers, Spanners, Hammer, Sanders
1 x Drill bits
24 x Wire fastners
1 x Self amalgamating tape
1 x whipping twine
1 x webbing
5 x masking tape
** CHECKLIST - FUEL & GAS **
14 x 1lbs Western Outdoors Propane
2 x Butaine Stormlighter Fuel
4 x SL Frog Gas
TODAYS PHOTOS -
1. Cooker fixed

2. Healthcare, Maintenance, Spares, Toolkit

3. Tapas dinner with Andreu & Team