Nevermore Task List

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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

before mast re-step

before re-float

  • renew coast guard documentation (ted, fcharles)
    • 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
    • new depth sounder thruhull (ted)
  • engine tune-up
    • replace engine raw water inlet elbow with straight barb (ThomS)
    • replace raw-water hose from separator to pump inlet (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)
  • fix bilge pump
  • install bonding wire and ensure proper grounding (ted, mwall)
    • plan established 10may08, with grounding to water using prop strut
  • prep and re-paint/touch-up hull (ablative paint) (mwall, others?)
  • repaint name and hailing port on stern (ksovie) [[May 20 - Existing name/port was removed - final clean up this weekend. - fiberglass underneath lettering was cured at a different rate than rest of stern and there is a faint raised outline of old lettering - this was judged not to be a problem and we will letter over it.Lettering will be done in dark blue vinyl (as opposed to painting) - NEVERMORE in same placement as before,

CAMBRIDGE MA will replace WESTPORT,CT -- same placement - QUESTION - to comma or not to comma? - no comma and the existing comma outline will be covered by the letter E. If we have a comma before "MA" the existing outline comma will be visible. My vote - no comma]]

    • [[remove old name & hailing port using wet 500+ sandpaper, possibly acetone to help
    • name is 'Nevermore', port is 'Cambridge, MA'

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?)


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)
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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))
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