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)