Feb 252010
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Week of 2.20.10
Fred F, John M, Mike M, James S

Continued organizing and inventorying tools
Completed removal of starboard breast cleat
Replaced Genset cooling water inlet thru-hull strainers
Disassembled and inspected auto oilers
Reconnected gauge light wire and removed excess wiring from DC breaker box

Feb 212010

Minnehaha is inviting all potential volunteers for the 2010 season to the BOAT BARN on March 6th @ 10am for a tour of the boat and a briefing of what it is like to volunteer on Minnehaha. Minnehaha’s Boat Barn is located on Country road 19 in Excelsior MN. Just east of the Shorewood yacht club. For more Direction feel free to call Adam Steinmetz or Ben Leighton on March 6th @ 763-486-9886 & 952-607-9724.

Also any questions revolving around volunteering this summer may also be directed to Adam @ coloradosparkyred@yahoo.com

Training will begin for new recruits on April 6th all trainees will receive an e-mail from Ben Leighton or George Kissinger in the near future concerning final details for that date!

Once again Thank You for your interest in the Steamboat Minnehaha!

~Capt. Adam!

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Feb 172010
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Week of 2.13.10
Fred F, John M, Dave P, Mike M, James S, Terry B

Continued organizing and inventorying tools
Completed removal of packing from all 3 piston rods (see NOTE)
Completed installation of lighting in hold #5
Completed work on improving operation of upper deck mounted spot light
Worked on removal of starboard breast cleat which was out of position
Removed all 4 engine valves (see NOTE)

Feb 092010
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Week of 2.6.10
Fred F, John M, Dave P, Mike M, Dani J, James S, Leo E, Jim H, John A, Terry B

Continued organizing and inventorying tools
Continued packing removal from IP and LP cylinder rods
Completed work on pilot station wiring
Tested and reinstalled rebuilt bilge pumps
Began installation of lighting in hold #5
Removed genset cooling water intake screens for cleaning and repair
Completed processing waste oil
Worked on improving operation of upper deck mounted spot light
Found house battery with no charge (see NOTE)

Feb 042010
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Week of 1.30.10
Fred F, John M, Dave P, Mike M, Steve Eckman

Continued organizing and inventorying tools
Continued packing removal from IP and LP cylinder rods
Reconnected genset wiring removed for megaring
Continued work on pilot station wiring
Completed work on compressed air tubing to genset cooling water intake
Processed waste oil