Friday, May 16, 2008

Spring Tune Up

A few chores that we accomplished during our spring haul-out were:
  • seacocks - all were removed, inspected cleaned, re-installed
  • mast - removed, and all cables and bulbs were checked and replaced as necessary
  • standing rigging - ALL standing rigging was replaced (ouch)
  • new masthead light and wind indicator
  • batteries - all batteries are serviced, and one house battery is replaced
  • zinc - replace zinc on prop
  • nav lights - bow and stern lights were replaced
  • brightwork - all teak was stripped and 4 coats of cettol applied
  • hull - repair damage and paint port side
  • bottom paint (Interlux xxx)
  • VHF - new radio with cockpit mic, antenna replaced
  • bobstay - bobstay and backing plate are replaced
  • anchor locker - painted and removed rotten locker floor boards, leaks repaired
  • propane locker - reposition and secure locker
  • battery charger - install switch on panel
  • deck hardware and fittings - remove and rebed all
  • genoa furling - install new harken system
  • cabin heater - build fuel tank and install
  • stuffing box - inspected
  • charts - charts for BC coast trip obtained
  • lights - repaired interior lights and replaced bulbs as needed
  • jack lines - sew jacklines and tethers
  • sail ties - sewed many ties
  • companionway steps - repaired and reinforced
  • genoa - repaired
  • bilge pump - fix wiring
  • blocks - new mainsheet and traveler blocks, and snatch block
  • dodger - new, using existing frame
  • alarm - install engine oil pressure alarm
  • ignition - install ignition alarm silencer
  • outboard - purchase small outboard for dinghy
  • anchor rode - whipping to indicate anchor depth
WHEW. Exhasting work. Luckily, we had lots of help! (Thanks Dave)

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