Off-season modifications to WaterFire’s guest boats wrap up this week with wiring and lighting modifications. WaterFire’s fleet of guest boats is powered by electric motors so maintenance of the electrical system is of utmost importance. Six golf cart batteries provide power to the motor and lights on each boat. In addition to navigation lights, each boat is also outfitted with a set of lights for safety while passengers are embarking and disembarking.
This year all of the guest boats have been fitted with LED navigation lights and new water-tight toggle switches. New electrical panels have been installed under the captain’s seat. All of the electric motors have had their shafts shortened and their motor mounts customized to ensure proper positioning of the propeller in the water at all times.
Coming up next week: Prometheus will be in the shop and the production team will work on the electrical system for our Merchandise tent.
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Tim Blankenship, newly appointed Director of Special Projects, is a 22-year veteran of WaterFire and a steadfast advocate for the organization’s mission to unite the community through shared artistic experiences. Having worked across multiple departments, including a decade in production and recent years with the creative services team, Tim brings unmatched institutional knowledge to his new role. He will focus on strengthening internal systems and supporting the creation of new visitor experiences at both the downtown installation and the WaterFire Arts Center.
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September 11, 2013 - Tim Blankenship
the guest boats look so nice, i am not sure i want to drive one? i do not want to be the first one to put a dent or scratch in one!
a special ‘thank you!’ to the production department for all your work!!!
I-) ihor
Thanks Ihor, and don’t worry even you are the first person to scratch one of the boats you certainly won’t be the last.