Difference between revisions of "Nevermore Task List"

Revision as of 19:59, 11 May 2008

Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy.

Here is a map of Nevermore's Location: map of Nevermore location

If a task is yours and you have additional information about it, please make a page for that task, assign it to the Maintenance Tasks Category, and post updates.

Spring 2008 Tasks

TO DO before mast re-step

• replace mast light (mwall, asilveira)
• fix or replace the tricolor/anchor/strobe light fixture (ted)
• diagnose and reinstall RADAR antenna & wiring (ted)
• fix and reinstall windex (ted)
• diagnose/fix and reinstall wind instruments (ted)
• inspect top-of-mast furler, stays' swages, etc

TO DO before re-float

• renew coast guard documentation (ted, fcharles)
  • get Certif. of Doc. changed from "recreational" to "coastwise" endorsement (per [Grossetti]) (WHO?)
  • put the Certificate of Documentation aboard (ted)

• replace head thru-hull fittings (mwall)
  • head output thruhull leaks inside the hull
  • head input thruhull has de-laminated, neet to re-epoxy

• engine tune-up
  • replace engine raw water inlet elbow with straight barb (ThomS)
  • run engine and check lube oil level and freshwater cooling level, and leaks (ThomS)
  • Change transmission fluid (after launch, if necessary) (ThomS)

• install new depth sounder and sensor (ted, mwall for thru-hull)

• install bonding wire and ensure proper grounding (ted, mwall)
  • plan established 10may08, with grounding to water using prop skeg

• prep and re-paint/touch-up hull (ablative paint)

• repaint name and hailing port on stern once our USCG documentation has been renewed (ksovie)

TO DO at re-float

• Re-rig centerboard pennant thru mast (during mast step) (WHO)
  • (see Owner's Instructions pages 4-5, 5A, 14-15, 15A)
  • (and TedY studied how to do it Fall '07, has emails, notes?)

• connect electric wires from mast
  • top-of-mast lights (4 wires), masthead/deck lights (3 wires), VHF (coax),
    RADAR (n-wire cable), wind indicator (__?__ wires or cables?)

• Return loaned equipment to owners for winterizing

TO DO before general sailing

• Repair/upgrade traveller (See fix traveller page] (mwall, ksovie)
  • measure buy and install new lines
  • install new cam cleats inside of dodger

• install new bilge pump float switch (tyoung)
  • new switch arrived and ready to be installed
  • locate new switch aboard and store it in "new parts" plastic box

• Replace centerboard pennant (WHO)
  • arrange with a boatyard for a post-splash "survey" haulout (e.g. over lunchtime) on TraveLift
  • re-reave new line
    • (see Owner's Instructions pages 4-5, 5A, 14-15, 15A)
    • (and TedY studied how to do it Fall '07, has emails, notes?)

Tasks with a Point Person

• scan Fall '07 survey report (to put on wiki?) or just put aboard Nevermore? (fcharles)

• cushions (mwishear)
  • cut new foam for cushions
  • make new cushion covers

• diagnose and document electrical system (tspettel & tyoung)
  • ongoing See 12-volt DC in Systems List, and Nav Station switch usages and wiring
  • ongoing See 120-volt AC System in Systems List
  • ongoing 110v charging system task description/discussion
    • TODO: test the "blue-wire" charging-inhibition circuit which activates when engine runs
    • TODO: write up operator steps for normal use

• procure new emergency and first-aid kit (asilveira)

• fix screens (tyoung)

• inventory what is on boat (samajane)

• engine periodic maintenance (not repairs) (ThomS)
  • replace two engine pencil-zincs Fall/Winter '07/'08 (DONE)
  • clean/replace fuel filters
  • pick some other chores not done for winterizing, but are on webs ref'd in Winterizing page
  • START a "periodic maintenance schedule (maybe based on [Aleida's] list we were mulling

• Install binnacle GPS power and data connectors (tyoung)

• replace missing screw on base of furler (tspettel)

• Fit & install support for aft lazarette shelf (above steering) and shelf under nav berth. Parts for these are already made, they just need a final fit/paint/install. Need 110V to shape the wood, I'll try to get it done before refloat. (dca)

• get binnacle compass bubble out
  • remove compass and take to Fran at pavilion (DONE TedY)
  • take to get it repaired (fcharles)

• replace freshwater hoses (mwall)

Cleaning Tasks

• clean kitchen again/more (samajane)
  • ongoing see below

• clean/tune stove and oven (tyoung)

• main cabin
  • scrub all wood surfaces with murphy's wood soap (diluted)
  • scrub ceiling of main cabin

• starboard lazarette
  • remove everything from lazarette then scrub it (use brushes), then put everything back when the lazarette has dried out

• aft lazarette
  • remove everything from lazaretted (including wood panels) then scrub the hull and wood panels

• head
  • remove everything from cupboards and scrub them out
  • scrub all surfaces in the head
  • holding tank needs to be drained then flushed a few times
  • scrub the hull under the sink. beware of the outbound thru-hull fitting - it leaks already and we do not want to sink the boat by knocking it off or exacerbating the leak.

Unclaimed Tasks

• clean and lube winches

• outfit dinghy (boat, boards, motor)

• replace faulty head seals (NOTE: head tune-up kits are aboard)

• replace all head hoses

• install LED lighting (rcleary has some details of replacement parts)

• de-scale mast (in cabin)

• tighten lifelines

• sand and refinish topside brightwork (mwall has the cetol for this and the removable brightwork)

• secure nav light wiring in anchor compartment

• spec and order new speedometer

• wiring needs to be tidied up, specifically raised to be further from water levels

• bonding system of boat needs inspection/repair/upgrade

• diagnose, tune, and document radar/chartplotter system

• replace manual bilge pump (handle socket is fractured)

• install capture wires on anchor retention pin(s)

• fix blower and move its hose to bilge

• build shelves for storage under v-berth

• build slots for holding washboards

• supplement sides of starboard lazarette to prevent items from falling under engine

• add zippers or windows to bimini so you can see the sails.

Completed Tasks

• Remove winter cover (spring '08) (MWall, KennS, ThomS)
  • pack it up neatly, and take it to Albany St. basement (building N4)
  • key is at pavilion, on nail-in-wall just inside upstairs office/protest room

• fix bimini support to avoid traveler (ksovie)

• get boat surveyed (fcharles) - DONE - surveyed 04Dec

• get boat to boston :) (mlindblad, fcharles, asilveira, rcleary, smgarrel, mwall)

• remove unused stuff from boat (asilveira, rcleary, mwall)

• clean kitchen equipment (asilveira)

• procure freshwater pumps (rcleary)

• install freshwater pump (tyoung)

• lubricate door fittings (mwall)

• clean curtains (asilveira)

• 12v batteries and switches documented (tspettel)

• repair bilge pump and move to stern lazarette (tyoung)

• diagnose engine instruments (tspettel & tyoung)

• scrub inside of port cabin bench DONE (samajane/lfortmiller)

• scrub inside of port nav station compartment (beneath and to the left of the nav table) (samajane)

• scrub inner hull surfaces and vertical surfaces in the clothing cabinets (located near the head) (samajane/lfortmiller)

• repair faulty tachometer (tyoung)

• repair torn bimini (tyoung)

• scrub inside of freshwater tanks (samajane/tyoung/asilveira/rcleary)

• install new freshwater manual pump (twanderer)

• remove stove hoses and replace with new hoses (tyoung)

• purge stove fuel tank, clean, and reinstall (tyoung)

• install new shroud protection (mwall)

• procure life jackets (asilveira)

• sand down to fit, & revarnish, 3 saloon sole hatches (tspettel)

• scrub topsides to remove scuffs, epoxy, and mildew (and peanuts) (mwall)

• put line on steering wheel for grip and centering (mwall)
  • blue one installed short-term. might install something more extensive later.

• scotchbrite topside stainless fittings (pulpit, stanchions, anchor tray) to remove rust (mwall)

• bilge
  • after everything else has been cleaned, the bilge needs to be scrubbed with brushes and flushed numerous times (ksovie)

• replace fresh air intake cowl (dorade) on deck (ksovie)

• procure & change engine fluids: (doing as part of Winterizing '07/08) (DONE ThomS)
  • fresh water coolant antifreeze - DONE - Nov07
  • engine oil and filter - DONE - Nov07
  • transmission fluid (XFERRED to do befire general sailing list))