Nevermore Task List

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Tasks with a Point Person

• TO DO BEFORE MAST RE-STEP
  • replace mast light (mwall, asilveira)
  • replace radar antenna and cable (WHO?)
  • replace tricolor lens at top of mast (may be the anchor light? or strobe?) (WHO?)
  • (See also undo winterizing)
  • (Check also in Unclaimed Tasks below (and sign-up for one!))

• TO DO BEFORE Spring 88 REFLOAT
  • replace head output thru-hull fitting (when boat is out of water)
  • Replace traveller (See fix traveller page] (mwall)
  • get boat surveyed (fcharles) - DONE - surveyed 04Dec
  • scan it (and put on wiki? or just put aboard Nevermore? (fcharles)
  • (See also undo winterizing)
  • (Check also in Unclaimed Tasks below (and sign-up for one!))

• renew coast guard documentation (fcharles)

• make new cushion covers (mwisheart)

• install new bilge pump float switch (tyoung)
  • new switch arrived and ready to be installed

• diagnose and document electrical system (tspettel & tyoung)
  • ongoing See 12-volt DC in Systems List
  • DONE See Engine schematic dgm engine 12-volt schematic]] (ref'd by engine Systems List)
  • ongoing See 120-volt AC System in Systems List
  • ongoing 110v charging system task description/discussion
    • DONE: study/describe and testing of 110V charging of batteries
    • 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)

• procure & change engine fluids: (ThomS) - doing as part of Winterizing
  • fresh water coolant antifreeze - DONE - Nov07
  • engine oil and filter - DONE - Nov07
  • transmission fluid
    • we decided to haul boat first, THEN OOPS! can't run xmission to change fluid when out of water,
    • so will do in spring after splash

• other engine periodic maintenance (not repairs) (ThomS)
  • replace engine pencil-zincs - DONE - Fall/Winter '07/'08
  • 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)

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

• replace freshwater hoses (mwall)

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

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

• TO DO BEFORE RESTEPPING MAST
  • replace top-of-mast light filter/cover
  • rewire mast lights
  • reinstall RADAR antenna & wiring
  • inspect top-of-mast furler, stays' swagers, etc

• TO DO BEFORE Spring 08 REFLOAT
  • fix wind indicator
  • diagnose and tune depth indicator and sensor (dive under boat to clean?)

• outfit dinghy (boat, boards, motor)

• cut new foam for cushions (see mwall for specs on foam)

• 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)

• 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 shelf for storage under nav 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

• 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)

• fix/tune/replace traveller - SUBSUMED into "replace traveler" task