Nevermore Task List

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Spring 2008 Tasks

before mast re-step

• 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

before re-float

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

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

• prop and drive shaft
  • finish polishing
  • apply anti-fouling paint
  • install zincs

• replace head thru-hull fittings (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

• procure and install new spinnaker halyard

• engine tune-up
  • replace engine raw water inlet elbow with straight barb (DONE)
  • replace raw-water hose from separator to pump inlet (ThomS)
  • 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, if necessary) (ThomS)

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

• 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)
  • prep surfaces, seal and reinstall.

• 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)

at re-float

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

• 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)

• Return loaned equipment to owners for winterizing

before general sailing

• reinstall RADAR antenna & wiring (ted)

• reinstall wind instruments (ted)

• connect new vhf cable to radio (ted)

• reinstall tricolor (ted)

• reinstall windex (ted)

• Repair/upgrade traveller (See fix traveller page] (mwall, ksovie)
  • measure buy and install new lines
  • install new cam cleats inside of dodger

• install mounting bracket for bilge pump air bell (tyoung)

• 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)

• Adjust throttle friction so it doesn't slow engine down after we set it to an RPM
  • we don't know whether this is a binnacle or engine adjustment
  • now we use the mini-bungee cord loop on the binnacle U-frame

• Adjust stuffing box
  • after running the engine awhile, assess drippage and tighten accordingly.

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)
  • ongoing See 12-volt DC in Systems List, and Nav Station switch usages and wiring
  • ongoing See 120-volt AC System in Systems List
  • ongoing 110v charging system task description/discussion
    • 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)

• 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 (Ted)

• Install wiring for compass light. (Ted)

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

• replace missing screw on base of furler (tspettel)

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

• replace freshwater hoses (mwall)
  • attach new hot water heater
  • remove remaining old hoses
  • freshwater system diagram

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

Cleaning Tasks (ongoing)

• bilge
  • the bilge needs to be scrubbed with brushes and flushed numerous times (still filthy 6/29/08) (ksovie)

• 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

Unclaimed Tasks

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

• outfit dinghy (boat, boards, motor)

• replace faulty head seals
  • NOTE: head tune-up kits are aboard (in big plastic box marked something like "spare parts")

• 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)

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

• 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 slots for holding washboards

• 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)

• 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