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)