Maintenance

2016

July (previous owner before sale)

Full tune-up and new anodes.

Whole boat was waxed and polished

August

Pre-purchase compression test: Cyl 1 165psi, Cyl 2 170psi, Cyl 3 165psi, Cyl 4 170psi, Cyl 5 170psi, Cyl 6 170psi, Cyl 7 160psi, Cyl 8 165psi

August 24 Filled propane tank

Engine room bilge pump replaced with Rule LoPro900 mph bilge pump and switch. Wired directly to house battery.

Replaced hydraulic lifts for settee extender

Fixed two plumbing leaks: hot water tank and water pump fittings.

Cleaned connector for anchor light (corroded.)

After purchase, discovered the in-line 250A fuse (!) from the house battery had been blown and therefore the house battery was not connected to the system. Ordered and replaced

4 new Fenders: G4s. New dock lines: Seadog Gold-N-Braid 3/8". 2-15', 1-25'

Purchased 2 flushing kits: leg, and hull

Applied transom lettering from Jensen Signs: 1x “Zenith” in high quality outdoor black vinyl with a gold shadow feature in type "B-14 Bembo" plus 1x RVYC in high quality black vinyl (8” x 2”)

Various canvas repairs: zippers and snaps

September

Removed original Redi-8 two stage battery charger, replaced with ProMariner Pronautic 12/20 multistage electronic charger platform. Cleaned up wiring and terminal connections.

Replaced original combiner battery switch with Blue Sea e-Series Dual Circuit Plus™ Battery Switch along with a SI-ACR Automatic Charging Relay. Now batteries are isolated so engine battery doesn't run down when using DC systems.

Removed the Charger/Inverter from the AC system. This unit (Heart Interface Freedom 10) is located in the port side bulwarks accessed through a round hatch in the cockpit. It was causing a short in the AC system, popping the supply duplex outlet ground fault. It's removed behind the AC panel, and also the inverter supply (black 2/0 gauge at the house battery isolator switch in the engine compartment.) As it was only wired to supply the AC outlets I have no need for it, and felt it safer and better for the whole electrical system if it was removed from use.

Replaced the cockpit speakers with marine quality Dual speakers

October
Faucet nozzle in the head was loose: removed the fridge to get in under the sink and tighten the faucet collar

October 22: Oil and Filter Change. About 4.5L of oil, and a Quicksilver filter 35-866340003. 117.8 engine hours. (Original oil filter was a bigger Volvo 3850559)

October 22: Water system loaded with anti-freeze for wintering

November
November 3: Engine winterized by Greg of Northshore Marine. Added stabilizer to fuel. Run up engine, flush, fog and drain. Added RV antifreeze to raw side. Changed gear oil.

Low-wattage marine heater/dehumidifiers (3) located in engine compartment, mid-cabin, main cabin. Large home dehumidifier located in main cabin on a 5 hour/day timer, draining into the sink. All cushions and mid berth bed removed.

Anchor rode removed, examined, dried, replaced. In great shape.9' lb. Delta style anchor with 25' chain, 260' rope, Black marks every 25 feet.

2017

March

Captain's wiper arm repainted, wiper blade replaced. All cushions cleaned with carpet washer.

April

Spring de-winterizing and tune-up by Northshore Marine. Replaced spark plugs and distributor cap. Replaced Water/fuel separator. Removed and replaced water pump impeller (inboard). Sterndrive water pump impeller checked: OK. Checked shift, steering, belts/hoses and trim: OK. Check temp and charging: OK. Removed fuel pick up and checked, removed screen from pickup; engine has water/fuel separator so no need for screen.

ENGINE HOURS SEASON START: 118.2

May

Horn removed and replaced with new.

Lexan cleaned with Plastx.

Installed CO detector in main cabin (battery powered)

Holding tank vent blocked at through hull; removed hose, cleaned, scraped out corrosion at hull fitting.

New Whale Faucet installed in galley, replacing aged and leaking unit.

Buffed the hull and applied a coat of Interlux Micron CSC bottom paint (best for haul/relaunch use.)

August 1

Zenith moved from Lions Bay Marina to Westport Marina in North Saanich, and three weeks later to Van Isle Marina.

October 21

Winterized at 131.7 hours: tank topped up and fuel stabilizer added, fuel filter (Mercruiser 35-802893T), oil change and filter (Mercruiser 35-866340K01), RV plumbing antifreeze throughout, dehumidifier and dry fans installed

2018

July

New, and full, propane tank installed

August 27 - 29 - engine hours: 148.7

Zenith hauled at Van Isle for annual maintenance.

hull cleaned and painted with Interlux Micron CSC
hull stripe waxed
engine oil and filter changed
fuel filter
new impeller kit
engine water pump overhauled
tune-up kit: cap and rotor
spark plugs
anode kit - Alpha 1 Gen II
outdrive gasket set
Merc nut
engine impeller
outdrive water pump (new) and impeller
change outdrive lubricant