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| + | '''Here is a map of Nevermore's Location:''' [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=42.244984,+-70.972983+(Nevermore+Location)&ie=UTF8&ll=42.244984,-70.972983&spn=0.002514,0.005305&t=h&z=18&iwloc=addr&om=1 map of Nevermore location] | ||
== Tasks That Must Be Done First == | == Tasks That Must Be Done First == | ||
Revision as of 11:21, 27 November 2007
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
Contents
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
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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)
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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-heaterif 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)
- Top up batteries' water & charges [discuss ]
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
