1. Kanangra Restoration Committee (KRC)

Minutes from the January meeting will be distributed shortly. The next meeting of the KRC will be held aboard Kanangra on Thursday 22nd March 2007 at 1000hrs. We welcome any and all interested members.

2. HULL

Monitoring of the hull, water levels, and pumping equipment continues on a regular basis. There is no evidence of sea water ingress at this time. The recommendation laid down from the May 2006 KRC meeting that an in water survey be carried out no later than the end of 2007 is still current.

3. DECK TEAM REPORT - Michael Brock

Michael has provided the following summary of work achieved for the February period:

Aft wheelhouse

• Replacement of the Port Side steps to the wheelhouse is continuing.

Interior - Upper Level

• Divider boards dismantled and moved forward - divider boards braced, and work started on replacing historical photos in place.
• Small areas of fill (mdf board) replaced in DJs box.
• Completion of top coat of white paint applied to ceiling in for'd area.
• Life jacket racks painted and reinstalled in fwd area -fwd of room dividers.
• First coat of ferric red applied to non timber deck areas in upper deck
• General clean up of total area - painted benches relocated, rubbish disposed, excess slats recycled, touch up paint applied, floors swept, etc
• Feb 22 - first Fish & Ships Tour welcomed on board and short talk given to visitors on Kanangra.
• Electrics started replacement of overhead lighting on upper deck - 8 replaced to date - (old fittings were much lower and created a danger to passenger's heads).

Interior - Main deck Midships

• Work commenced on lifebelt rack removal on lower deck

Volunteers

• Several new volunteers started - Hugh, Ray (presently on short leave on the QM2 !!! lucky volunteer) and Peter. Normal complement on Thursdays now around 6-7.
• Use of outside students, under Phil Clarke's supervision has declined during the month. Most visit on days other than Thursdays, when maximum work complement at work.

Problems

• None this month!

Future

Carried out review of aft wheelhouse with carpentry, to determine most efficient way to replace (marine ply) cladding, and weather proof.
Commencement of stripping and painting of centre section of lower deck.

Below are some photos of work carried out during the February period:

Let there be light - the new fittings look great!	View looking for'd showing extra area opened - Col Tooher in shot!
Putting up the life belt racks - for'd cabin	Cutting the slats for reinstallation
New light fittings - aft upper deck	Replacement of seats in aft cabin and open area
Seats back in place - upper deck	Our First Passenger - he didn't pay!
The Kanangra Display Area - upper deck
Part of the Kanangra Klub! Well done team - she looks great.

4. ENGINEERING

• No Report.

5. ELECTRICS

• See Upper Deck interior report.

6. SPECIAL PROJECTS - YOUTH AT RISK - Phil Clarke

• No Report.

IN GENERAL..........

A reminder to all volunteers that OH&S needs to be given your full attention at all times. Prior to initially commencing work as a Kanangra volunteer you need to go through an induction for the vessel. If you haven't been through the induction then please contact Col Tooher or myself ASAP.

Well done to the volunteer team pictured above. The work you have done is fantastic.

Anyone wishing to get involved in the project please contact me at any time. If we all continue to plug away, it is not a matter of 'if, but 'when' we will see Kanangra cruising on magnificent Sydney harbour once again.

Stay Tuned!

Regards

Brett Smith
MV KANANGRA