by maineseacoast | Jan 22, 2020 | Maine Seacoast Mission, News, Sunbeam
BELFAST, ME — Front Street Shipyard, where the Sunbeam V is having its routine major refit, today posted these two photos of a welder attaching a metal plate underneath the Sunbeam.
Sunbeam V Captain Mike Johnson explains why. He said, “The plate is replacing an area of the hull under the bilge pumps that suffered corrosion from the constant drip of salt water from the pumps. For a 25 year old boat to only need this small amount of plate replacement is a testament to both the quality of construction and high degree of ongoing maintenance.”
by maineseacoast | Jan 16, 2020 | Maine Seacoast Mission, News, Sunbeam
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‘Sunbeam V’ pilothouse August 2019. (Photo courtesy Front Street Shipyard)
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‘Sunbeam V’ pilothouse January 2020. (Photo courtesy Mike Johnson)
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‘Sunbeam V’ pilothouse January 2020. (Photo courtesy Mike Johnson)
BELFAST, ME — Earlier this month, on a video-conference with Mission Administrators, Program Directors, Program Managers, and others, Sunbeam V Captain Mike Johnson said he is pleased with the way in which the Sunbeam pilothouse — his office on the water — is coming together.
The first photo of the pilothouse during the Sunbeam refit showed everything removed: computers, windows, seats, counters leaving dark areas of surface rust to be sanded and painted.
Mike says these current pilothouse photos don’t do justice to the “nearing completion” feeling he has when standing in the pilothouse. That feeling will be better conveyed in photos when with just the wood and window trim in place.
We look forward to those next photos.
by maineseacoast | Jan 15, 2020 | Maine Seacoast Mission, News, Sunbeam, Uncategorized
Front Street Shipyard carpenters Kirk Ryder and Peter Lewis. (Photo courtesy Mike Johnson)
BELFAST, ME — Front Street Shipyard carpenters Kirk Ryder (left) and Peter Lewis (right) are responsible for much of the reconstruction of the Sunbeam V pilothouse.
Marine carpentry is challenging. Hardly anything is square or level. Multiple compound angles would baffle even the most handy of us. Not only are these carpenters skilled, but they are quick with a joke and personable on the job.
Source: Sunbeam V Captain Mike Johnson
by maineseacoast | Dec 31, 2019 | Island Health, Island Outreach, Maine Seacoast Mission, News, Sunbeam
Sunbeam V refit celebration in October 2019 at Front Street Shipyard, Belfast, ME
BAR HARBOR, ME — Here are some of the highlights of what we expect when our mighty vessel, Sunbeam V, is back in service:
- Modernized navigational suite including automatic identification (tracking) system (AIS), a more powerful radar, and better chart plotter functions.
- Quieter and more fuel-efficient generators.
- Sound attenuation technologies on engine room bulkhead to further reduce noise transfer.
- Upgraded galley with full cooking exhaust capabilities and new appliances.
- New ventilation system to deliver fresh air to lower cabin areas in warm weather.
- Low draw LED lighting throughout the boat with adjustable warmth and brightness.
- Rigid bottom inflatable tender to allow safer launching in adverse weather. The Sunbeam V’s tender is a boat used for transporting people or supplies to and from shore or another ship.
- More extensive dry and cold food storage – all on main level for better access.
- Engineered heating system for better distribution of heat and unlimited hot water.
by maineseacoast | Dec 30, 2019 | Island Health, Island Outreach, News, Sunbeam
‘Sunbeam V’ lower deck
Thank you, Front Street Shipyard, for this 12/23 photo captioned, “Progress on the lower deck in SUNBEAM.”
The refitting of the Mission’s boat is looking very good.
Learn all about the Sunbeam V crew’s work among communities on Maine unbridged islands.
