From: Stephanie Remington To: J <[email protected]>, Richard Kahn Subject: Fwd: March Barge log Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:15:25 +0000 Forwarded message From: Bill Hague <1 Date: Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 8:17 PM Subject: March Barge lo To: Michael Glidden grysko March Barge log 3-1 Friday Head installed and engine started. Fly to NY to inspect Bush Master. >, mike 3-2 Saturday Snow hampers inspection of exterior. Vessel sound but not Bristol. Plenty of system documentation. Systems have age, are not pretty, but are neat. Fire fighting system is not tested by present owner.This system is reported to be a crash bilge pumping system as well but remains untested. Upgraded propulsion controls reported and felt. Electronics reportedly functional. It's a big vessel. It has a lot of systems. Reportedly the hydraulic controls need to have the flow control increased to increase response time. Engines and generators appear neat and well maintained. In frame main engine rebuilds reported performed while owned by the NCDOT. Some exfoliation corrosion visible in the steering compartment. Wiring and races show age but no visible sign of defect. Insulation. Vessel built in 1976. It is assumed it is compliant with the 1975 ban on asbestos use. HVAC is functional in galley and berthing areas. Galley equipment present and reported functional including refrigeration and a big freezer. Starboard engine muffler shows evidence of an exhaust leak. Rear anchor and mounting bracket starboard side, removed but held by owner. Anchor windlass and cable appear good. Port fed side holds a deployable heavy steel stabilizer pylon that reportedly has a new winch and controller to be installed. Main cargo deck has been plated over with reportedly 1/2" steel plate for previous loose material transportation missions. Other modifications have been made to bulwarks for utility. Cargo deck shows plenty of evidence of use, wear and tear and also shows corrosion control