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== Tasks That Must Be Done First == | == Tasks That Must Be Done First == | ||
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* Move mast from aboard to on ground (Frannie to request boatyard) | * Move mast from aboard to on ground (Frannie to request boatyard) | ||
| + | * Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS | ||
== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) == | == Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) == | ||
| − | * Change Engine Oil and Filter | + | * Winterize engine (ThomS) |
| − | * Change Transmission Fluid | + | ** Change Engine Oil and Filter |
| − | * Fog Cylinders | + | ** Change Transmission Fluid |
| + | ** Fog Cylinders | ||
| + | ** Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze | ||
| + | ** Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below | ||
| + | ** Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) | ||
* Drain Freshwater tanks | * Drain Freshwater tanks | ||
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* Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system. | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system. | ||
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank {{discuss}} | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank {{discuss}} | ||
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* Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) {{discuss}} | * Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) {{discuss}} | ||
* Top up batteries' charges {{discuss}} | * Top up batteries' charges {{discuss}} | ||
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* Bring (borrow/buy): | * Bring (borrow/buy): | ||
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** water hose (c.150-foot) | ** water hose (c.150-foot) | ||
| − | * Bring up (from Conn.) | + | * Bring up (from Conn.) winter cover and its frame - DONE 08Nov - AmyS & ThomS |
| − | + | * Install Winter Cover (needs mast moved to ground first) (crew) | |
* Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly | * Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly | ||
| − | * Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance ( | + | * Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie) |
| − | * Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag, get it washed {{discuss}} | + | * Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (crew), get it washed (Frannie) {{discuss}} |
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| + | * Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | ||
| + | * Bring electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04 & 08Nov - ThomS | ||
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== Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing == | == Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing == | ||
| − | * Extension ladder - ThomS | + | * Extension ladder (return after spring launch) - ThomS |
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 00:41, 10 November 2007
Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy: See this map of her location
Contents
Tasks That Must Be Done First
- Move mast from aboard to on ground (Frannie to request boatyard)
- Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS
Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes)
- Winterize engine (ThomS)
- Change Engine Oil and Filter
- Change Transmission Fluid
- Fog Cylinders
- Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze
- Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below
- Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly)
- Drain Freshwater tanks
- Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system.
- Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank [discuss ]
- Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) [discuss ]
- Top up batteries' charges [discuss ]
Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon
- Bring (borrow/buy):
- water hose (c.150-foot)
- Bring up (from Conn.) winter cover and its frame - DONE 08Nov - AmyS & ThomS
- Install Winter Cover (needs mast moved to ground first) (crew)
- Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly
- Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
- Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (crew), get it washed (Frannie) [discuss ]
-
- Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
- Bring electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04 & 08Nov - ThomS
Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing
- Extension ladder (return after spring launch) - ThomS
