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In an effort to keep the membership informed of happenings
at the club: The wiring to the electric chain hoists on the end of the
crane dock has failed. We have experienced several hoist problems this
season and have tracked it back to the wiring rather than the hoists themselves.
These hoists are an absolute necessity for our one design sailing
program. They are used to launch the club power boats, and the
Lightnings, 420’s, Blue Jays and other sail boats. A temporary
repair using what is essentially a very heavy duty “extension cord”
was put in place at the end of last week so the hoists could be used for the
Lightning Districts. This temporary repair is not per code for a
permanent installation and not suitable for the long term. A permanent repair
involves rewiring the dock. The cost is approximately $3000 to $5000
depending on exactly what has to be done, if some of the existing equipment is
suitable for re-use, etc. The Board has authorized this work to be done
as an “emergency” expenditure. This is not a budgeted item
and the funds will be taken from our cash reserves. The work will be done
by a licensed electrician with a mind toward a proper long term fix, not a
temporary “band-aid”. |