November 21, 2009
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Where to Start?

Figuring out which chore to take on first was nervousing. There is so much that needs to be done – cleaning, repairs, organizing and eliminating – that it is overwhelming. I finally just dove in and began cleaning the two lockers in the rear conckpit. It was as good a place as any.

For the record, here's my list as it stands, broken into things that need to be done by professionals and by me. The items marked "in progress" mean that I have contacted someone to do the work, or I have made a start on it myself. 
 

PROFESSIONALS

YARD

Possible leak in transducer thru-hull IN PROGRESS

Haul out

Bottom cleaning

Bottom paint

Gelcoat repairs

Zincs

MECHANIC

Engine and generator maintenance (use the spares) IN PROGRESS

Fluids, hydrolics, steering, thruster, batteries IN PROGRESS

Replace the spares IN PROGRESS

Run down the smell from the head (probably a hose) FOUND IT. MACERATOR HOSE LEAK.

Macerator hose repair IN PROGRESS

Replace the VHF on the fly bridge (not working) IN PROGRESS

Fix the dashboard on the fly bridge (not flush) IN PROGRESS

CLEANERS

Decks cleaned and waxed

Canvas needs thorough cleaning (showing some mildew)

CANVAS

Need a canvas cover for the tender

Perhaps a cover for the dash on the flying bridge

INFLATABLE REPAIR

Fix the SeaWise mount

Clean the tender

Maintenance on the outboard

DIY (ME)

Find a new slip IN PROGRESS

Re-fit the kids for lifejackets IN PROGRESS

Water systems flushed

Fix the safety webbing on the flybridge

Check inflatable life jackets (cartridges and CO2)

Setup some system to clip the kids on (not exactly jack lines, but...)

Add some throw rings

Check the extinguishers and flares

Fix Lifesling (bag tore, needs re-mounting) IN PROGRESS

Find the tender's towing bridle

Create a towing harness for the boat

Clean the spare dinghy IN PROGRESS

Clean the kayak

Look for wear on the kayak mounting system

Add chafing gear to the Kayak mount

Remove excess gear (small dinghy on the bow and my anchor collection) IN PROGRESS

Evaluate the anchor line and chain (may need replacement)

Maintenanance on the windlass IN PROGRESS

New chart cards for the chartplotters

Organize the tracks and waypoints

Troubleshoot the PC (not working)

Launder everything: sheets, pillows, etc

Clean the water toys at a laundromat IN PROGRESS

Clean the anchor locker

Clean the bilges and engine compartment

Huge interior clean (cabins, head, galley)

Huge flybridge clean

Mount the boat hooks

Clean the canvas covers

Clean out the back lazarette

Evaluate the coolers (may need replacement)

New batteries for everything (flashlights, fire alarms)

Charge everything: hand helds, spotlights, etc

Run the portable (Honda) generator

Check registration stickers

Check insurance

ON HOLD FOR NOW

Add Man Overboard Alarm (there are two sitting in my office)

Fix trim tab indicator (not working)

Calibrate the wind indicator (working, but may not be accurate)

Need water filter system

Install the AIS (also in my office, but needs an antenna)

Install the Maretron weather station (again, in my office)

Finish installing the Krill monitoring system (on the boat and in my office)

Pinstriping needs removal

 

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