Nevermore Task List

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Outstanding Tasks

Please use the discussion page if you disagree with the prioritization of any of these tasks.

Critical Tasks

These are tasks that must be taken care of immediately to ensure the legal and safe operation of the boat, or to prevent immediate damage to the boat.

• replace windows (brehrig, mwall)

• replace hatches (mwall)

• re-seat and seal stanchions

• re-seal chain plates at deck (two on stbd side completed 10oct08)

High Priority Tasks

These are tasks that must be done as soon as possible to ensure the safe, legal operation of the boat or to prevent damage to the vessel.

• Upgrade 120v Electrical System

• get Boston Harbor Mooring Permit (ted)
  • permit is being mailed to the Pavilion; should arrive by Aug 29

Medium Priority Tasks

These are important tasks that should be taken care of as soon as possible to provide for efficient, enjoyable operation of the boat, but which do not pose an immediate safety risk or prevent operation of the boat.

• secure holding tank

• repair stove
  • fix oven door (missing screw and bent panel)
  • fix hoses and tank, assure no leaks

• Repair/upgrade traveller (mwall, ksovie)
  • install new cam cleats inside of dodger (winter 2008)

• finish freshwater system
  • fix leaks at faucets
  • fix leaks at hot water tank
  • install new hoses from engine to hot water tank (assure proper threads)

• reinstall RADAR antenna & wiring (ted)

• reinstall wind instruments (ted)

• Adjust throttle friction so it doesn't slow engine down after we set it to an RPM (tspettel)
  • engine parts (shim & clamp) ordered 17Aug08

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

• Change transmission fluid (ThomS)

• clean and lube winches
  • NOTE: there are at least 2 booklets with instructions in ship's reference booklets (accordion folder)

• spec and order new speedometer (Ted)
  • replacement ordered from ebay for $0.99. Seems to work.

• Woodworking (dca)
  • Supplement sides of starboard lazarette to prevent items from falling under engine
  • Fit & install wood around mast step

• procure/install proper anti-siphon valve on engine seawater out

• install capture wires on anchor retention pin(s)

Low Priority Tasks

These are tasks that would be nice to have done, but which have a lesser immediacy associated with them.

• replace batteries

• replace battery wiring

• install battery charger

• add alternator protector device (in case all batteries OFF with engine running)

• add zippers or windows to bimini so you can see the sails, then install bimini

• repair or replace dodger

• 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
  • on-hold 110v charging system task description/discussion
    [since original charger was removed 2008, wait to document new system when installed]

• create the "How To" documents for the boat

• diagnose and test autonav (ted)
  • determine why it seized before reconnecting it to the rudder.

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

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

• replace manual bilge pump (handle socket is fractured)

• build slots for holding washboards

• add a second winch handle pocket somewhere in the cockpit.

• add a home for a winch handle near the mast

Cleaning Tasks (ongoing)

• bilge
  • the bilge needs to be scrubbed with brushes and flushed numerous times
  • clean bilge well - small particles accumulate then plug up the pump strainer

• kitchen
  • clean/tune stove and oven

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

• 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 lazarette (including wood panels), then scrub the hull and wood panels

• head
  • scrub all surfaces in the head
  • remove everything from cupboards and scrub them out
  • drain holding tank then flush it a few times
  • scrub the hull under the sink
  • clean drain pan and grid

Winter 2008-2009 Tasks

• replace prop shaft and coupling
• replace cutlass bearing
• repair/replace cabin floor

Completed Tasks

• 09nov08 install cam cleats on traveler as short-term solution (mwall)

• 09nov08 replace pumpout hose section (mwall)

• 18oct08 fix freshwater leaks at T fittings below galley sink (mwall)
• 18oct08 procure more hose clamps and install in head (mwall)

• 13oct08 burn ends of burgee halyard (mwall)
• 13oct08 attach wing nuts to top of engine to secure metal box (mwall)

• 10oct08 whip bitter end of spinnaker halyard (mwall)
• 10oct08 whip ends of traveler sheets, main sheet (mwall)

•  ??Oct?08 replace missing screw on base of furler (tspettel)

•  ?? inventory what is on boat (samajane)

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

• 03oct08 repair the head (tyoung, mwall)
  • replace all head hoses
  • replace holding tank diagram (See Ronco B500 Tank)
  • install pump for manual pumpouts at sea

• 22sep08 Install new antenna and connect VHF radio (tyoung, mwall)

• 22sep08 repair freshwater system (mwall)
  • freshwater system diagram
  • attach new hot water heater (DONE)
  • remove remaining old hoses (DONE)
  • install pressure relief valve on hot water heater (DONE)
  • connect hot water heater to 110v system (DONE)
  • replace hoses from engine to hot water heater (8' of 5/8" ID hose, cut into two hoses)
  • attach starboard fill hose to starboard tank (DONE)
  • clean tanks and hoses with bleach then flush
  • pressure test the freshwater system, checking for leaks at every connection (DONE)
  • accumulator needs to be mounted (DONE)
  • replace accumulator (DONE)

• 20sep08 replace boom pin with a pin that has a head (gigi, mwall)

• 20sep08 install cup holders (gigi)

• 18sep08 Install wiring for compass light. (Ted)

• 30aug08 procure a new dinghy (boat, boards, motor) (ksovie)

• scan Fall '07 survey report (to put on wiki?) or just put aboard Nevermore? (NOT NEEDED)
  • fcharles says Aug08 that report has no technical info, just worth estimate for insurance

• 28aug08 Adjust stuffing box after running the engine awhile, assess drippage and tighten accordingly. Stuffing box is barely dripping, but it is wet. so apparently we are getting lubrication. need to continue to monitor it to assure that locking nut is secure (do not want the assembly to walk off the end of the threads). (mwall)

• 15aug08 attach VHF antenna (mwall)

• 15aug08 reinstall tricolor (mwall)

• 31jul08 tighten lifelines (DONE)

• 29jul08 fix blower and move its hose to bilge (DONE)

• jul08 wiring needs to be tidied up, specifically raised to be further from water levels

• jun08 inspect top-of-mast furler, stays, swages, etc (ted, mwall)
  • as of 10may08, there is rusty patina on some stays, but no cracks or broken strands

• jul08 assess rudder situation
  • unsieze the rudder (DONE mwall)
  • assess/repair fibreglass cracks
  • anti-fouling paint to rudder inner surfaces (DONE)

• jul08 prop and drive shaft
  • finish polishing (DONE)
  • apply anti-fouling paint (DONE)
  • install zincs (DONE)

• jul08 spinnaker halyard
  • attach shackle with eye splice (DONE)

• may/jun 08 engine tune-up
  • replace engine raw water inlet elbow with straight barb (DONE)
  • replace raw-water hose from separator to pump inlet (DONE)
  • run engine and check lube oil level and freshwater cooling level, and leaks (DONE)
    • fuel seeps minimized, need more parts to be better (DONE (to a point))
      • order parts (after July 4th holidays)
    • one oil seep (dip-stick tube -to- pan) can't be fixed? (per previous owner log)
    • hookup oil cooler raw water feed (removed when looking for water in oil) (DONE)
    • install air-release valve in raw water anti-siphon loop (ThomS)
      • install temporary valve (household "coin valve") (DONE)
      • mount anti-siphon loop reliably above waterline (ThomS)
      • (later procure/install proper anti-siphon valve (if we want one) (ThomS)
  • Change transmission fluid (after launch) (ThomS)

• jul08 install bonding wire and ensure proper grounding (ted, mwall)
  • tie in wires to mast, shrouds (DONE)

• jul08 Replace rusty nuts & bolts on stem plate
  • remove old nuts/bolts (DONE ted, asilveira)
  • procure new nuts and bolts (5x 3/8-16 flat-head stainless bolts, 4x 2" long, & 1x 2-1/2" long) (DONE)
  • prep surfaces, seal and reinstall (DONE)

• may/jun 08 repaint name and hailing port on stern (ksovie & his son)
  • remove old name & hailing port using wet 500+ sandpaper, possibly acetone to help (DONE)
  • procure/cut new vinyl lettering (DONE)
  • install new lettering (DONE)
  • compound/wax transom - (ksovie)

• jul08 Re-rig centerboard pennant thru mast (during mast step)
  • (see Owner's Instructions pages 4-5, 5A, 14-15, 15A)

• jul08 connect electric wires from mast
  • top-of-mast lights (4 wires), masthead/deck lights (3 wires), VHF (coax), RADAR (multi-wire cable), wind indicator (multi-wire cable)

• jul08 Return loaned equipment to owners for winterizing

• 30jul08 install mounting bracket for bilge pump air bell (DONE)

• 17may08 removed water heater (12 gallon raritan electric/exchanger)

• 17may08 scraped paint from prop strut

• 17may08 removed old, pitted zincs from prop shaft

• make arrangements for mooring through nov 2008 (mwall)
  • 17may08 confirmed a mooring with boston harbor sailing club for the 2008 season

• 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)

• 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

• Update Garmin GPS software (DONE ted)

• replace mast light (DONE ted)

• new depth sounder thruhull (DONE ted)

• head input thruhull has de-laminated, neet to re-epoxy (DONE mwall)

• prep and re-paint/touch-up hull (ablative paint) (DONE ted, mwall)

• fix bilge pump (believe FIXED ted)

• secure nav light wiring in anchor compartment (DONE ted)

• install new bilge pump float switch (DONE ted)

• Mark hull with registration number (DONE ted)

• depth sounder wires need to be run to the instrument. (DONE ted)

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

• Woodworking (dca)
  • Fit & install aft lazarette shelf support
  • Shelf under nav berth
  • Build shelves for storage under v-berth
  • Install hooks for lines under starboard v-berth

• replace broken porthole assembly (DONE brehrig)

• replace head thru-hull fittings (DONE tyoung, mwall)
  • new flange/fairing on input thruhull (DONE)
  • remove old thruhull and install new one (DONE)
  • install new valve and hose barb to the new thruhull (DONE)

• renew coast guard documentation (DONE ted, fcharles)
  • put the Certificate of Documentation aboard (DONE ted)

• replace two engine pencil-zincs Fall/Winter '07/'08 (DONE)

• clean/replace fuel filters (DONE)

• fix and reinstall windex (DONE ted, mwall)

• fix head (DONE ted)