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** <strike>Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below</strike>
 
** <strike>Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below</strike>
 
** Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
 
** Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
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** Remove water (observed) from fuel/water separator (need to fix drain screw) {{discuss}}
 
* Freshwater cold/hot water system:
 
* Freshwater cold/hot water system:
 
** Drain 2 tanks - DONE 14Nov Thom
 
** Drain 2 tanks - DONE 14Nov Thom
 
** Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping)
 
** Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping)
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** <strike>Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system</strike> (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied)
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** <strike>Add non-toxic antifreeze to system</strike> (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied)
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** Drain water from pump, filters, accumulator - ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS (didn't find other parts 19Nov)  
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** Drain water from pump, <strike>filter</strike>, <strike>accumulator</strike> - ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS - (T didn't find other parts 19Nov)  
 
** <strike>Drain water-heater</strike> if not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier)
 
** <strike>Drain water-heater</strike> if not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier)
 
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS {{discuss}}
 
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS {{discuss}}
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* Install Winter Cover  
 
* Install Winter Cover  
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** Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE ??Nov Amy, ThomS
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** Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE 08Nov AmyS, ThomS
 
** Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
 
** Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
 
** Install cover (after mast gets removed from boat) (crew)
 
** Install cover (after mast gets removed from boat) (crew)
 
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* Equipment needing care at Pavilion:
 
* Equipment needing care at Pavilion:
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** Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl/fold neatly (main is at pavilion) (crew)
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** Remove mainsail battens and dutchman rig & furl/fold sail neatly (main is at pavilion)
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** Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion) (crew)  
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** Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion)  
 
** Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
 
** Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
 
** Get Genoa Washed (Frannie) {{discuss}}
 
** Get Genoa Washed (Frannie) {{discuss}}

Revision as of 23:24, 19 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

Tasks That Must Be Done First

  • Move mast from aboard to on ground
    • Frannie requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate 19Nov
    • Paul at boatyard says he'll move it Tue/Wed 20/21Nov

Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes)

  • Winterize engine (ThomS)
    • Change Engine Oil and Filter -DONE 19Nov ThomS
    • 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) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
    • Remove water (observed) from fuel/water separator (need to fix drain screw) [discuss ]
  • Freshwater cold/hot water system:
    • Drain 2 tanks - DONE 14Nov Thom
    • Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping)
    • Add non-toxic antifreeze to system (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied)
    • Drain water from pump, filter, accumulator - ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS - (T didn't find other parts 19Nov)
    • Drain water-heater if not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier)
  • Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS [discuss ]
  • Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) [discuss ]

- - DONE TEMPORARY (antifreeze) 16Nov ThomS - (boat-cover not on yet, so expect more rain(?)water)

Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon

  • Install Winter Cover
    • Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE 08Nov AmyS, ThomS
    • Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
    • Install cover (after mast gets removed from boat) (crew)

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  • Equipment needing care at Pavilion:
    • Remove mainsail battens and dutchman rig & furl/fold sail neatly (main is at pavilion)
    • Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion)
    • Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
    • Get Genoa Washed (Frannie) [discuss ]


Done Tasks

  • Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
  • Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS
  • Bring electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04 & 08Nov - ThomS
  • Buy c.150-foot hose - DONE - bought 50+50-feet, Thom loans c.20-feet - 13Nov
  • Make sawhorses to store mast on - DONE 12-13Nov - Dave A


Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing

  • Extension ladder (return after spring launch) - ThomS
  • Hose (c.20-feet section) - ThomS

External Links

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