s.c. 17 was reconditioned by january 1914 with lighter pontoons that permitted two-man operation. its hangar was supplied with a cement floor and a marine railway built down to the water to assist in launching the aircraft. the s.c. no. 17 participated in maneuvers with ground troops in february but was damaged during landing on february 20, and was out of service for a month. between april 28 and may 15 it resumed adjusting fire for the coast artillery before going into storage for the rainy season.