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== Tasks That Must Be Done First == | == Tasks That Must Be Done First == | ||
| − | * Move mast from aboard to on ground | + | * Move mast from aboard to on ground |
| − | + | ** Frannie requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate 19Nov | |
| + | ** Paul at boatyard says he'll move it Tue/Wed 20/21Nov | ||
== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes) == | == Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes) == | ||
* Winterize engine (ThomS) | * Winterize engine (ThomS) | ||
| − | ** Change Engine Oil and Filter | + | ** Change Engine Oil and Filter -DONE 19Nov ThomS |
** Change Transmission Fluid | ** Change Transmission Fluid | ||
** Fog Cylinders | ** Fog Cylinders | ||
** Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze | ** Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze | ||
** <strike>Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below</strike> | ** <strike>Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below</strike> | ||
| − | ** Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE | + | ** Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS |
* Freshwater cold/hot water system: | * Freshwater cold/hot water system: | ||
| − | ** Drain 2 tanks - DONE 14Nov Thom | + | ** Drain 2 tanks - DONE 14Nov Thom |
| − | + | ** Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping) | |
** <strike>Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system</strike> (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied) | ** <strike>Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system</strike> (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied) | ||
| − | ** Drain water from pump, filters, accumulator - ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS (didn't | + | ** Drain water from pump, filters, accumulator - ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS (didn't find other parts 19Nov) |
** <strike>Drain water-heater</strike> if not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier) | ** <strike>Drain water-heater</strike> if not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier) | ||
| − | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov | + | * Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS {{discuss}} |
* Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) {{discuss}} | * Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) {{discuss}} | ||
- - DONE TEMPORARY (antifreeze) 16Nov ThomS - (boat-cover not on yet, so expect more rain(?)water) | - - DONE TEMPORARY (antifreeze) 16Nov ThomS - (boat-cover not on yet, so expect more rain(?)water) | ||
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== Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon == | == Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon == | ||
| − | * Install Winter Cover | + | * Install Winter Cover |
| − | ** Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - | + | ** Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE ??Nov Amy, ThomS |
| + | ** Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS | ||
| + | ** Install cover (after mast gets removed from boat) (crew) | ||
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* Equipment needing care at Pavilion: | * Equipment needing care at Pavilion: | ||
| − | ** Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly ( | + | ** Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl/fold neatly (main is at pavilion) (crew) |
** Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion) (crew) | ** Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion) (crew) | ||
** Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie) | ** Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie) | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 19 November 2007
Nevermore is on the hard in a parking lot directly next to the MBTA Harbor Express ferry terminal in Quincy: See this map of her location
Contents
Tasks That Must Be Done First
- Move mast from aboard to on ground
- Frannie requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate 19Nov
- Paul at boatyard says he'll move it Tue/Wed 20/21Nov
Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes)
- Winterize engine (ThomS)
- Change Engine Oil and Filter -DONE 19Nov ThomS
- Change Transmission Fluid
- Fog Cylinders
- Drain and flush old antifreeze from cooling system and add fresh antifreeze
-
Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below - Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
- Freshwater cold/hot water system:
- Drain 2 tanks - DONE 14Nov Thom
- Sponge out Stbd tank (tank 1/2 inch water left after (above) draining & hand-pumping)
-
Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system(NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied) - Drain water from pump, filters, accumulator - ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS (didn't find other parts 19Nov)
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Drain water-heaterif not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier)
- Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS [discuss ]
- Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) [discuss ]
- - DONE TEMPORARY (antifreeze) 16Nov ThomS - (boat-cover not on yet, so expect more rain(?)water)
- Top up batteries' water & charges [discuss ]
Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon
- Install Winter Cover
- Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE ??Nov Amy, ThomS
- Buy recommended tape (3M #893 filament tape) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
- Install cover (after mast gets removed from boat) (crew)
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- Equipment needing care at Pavilion:
- Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl/fold neatly (main is at pavilion) (crew)
- Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion) (crew)
- Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
- Get Genoa Washed (Frannie) [discuss ]
Done Tasks
- Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
- Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS
- Bring electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04 & 08Nov - ThomS
- Buy c.150-foot hose - DONE - bought 50+50-feet, Thom loans c.20-feet - 13Nov
- Make sawhorses to store mast on - DONE 12-13Nov - Dave A
Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing
- Extension ladder (return after spring launch) - ThomS
- Hose (c.20-feet section) - ThomS
