Task List 2023-24

2023-2024 offseason work

Note: Most items on this list are based on post-haul out observations, which are listed on the discussion page.

Inspections (items probably outside MIT knowledge base)

Assess corrosion on chainplates, particularly where it is heaviest near the stainless steel diagonal supports Deck joints around chainplates Mast just under the forestay tang for incipient rot Cutlass bearings Maintenance/Renewals

Varnish mast Varnish bowsprit Varnish cockpit coamings Clean propeller Winterize engine, freshwater system, and blackwater Change fuel filters and impeller Repairs

Cabin hatch top Shave edges from weatherboards to alleviate sticking and jamming Repair porthole screens; clean gaskets and threads around portholes Fill holes on lazarette and bow hatch strut attachment and re-install Shorten reefing hook Sail repairs: tears in 140 and 95 jibs; mainsail Gear Replacements

New main sheet (three-strand works well - 90', 9/16" three-strand: New England Ropes Spun Classic or equivalent [1]) New jib sheets (60', 9/16 polyester double braid) New topping lift New mast boot New Work

SOP + pictures of jackline setup Budget for Next Year

Replace last two inflatable PFDs (2024 will be their 10th season)