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== Tasks That Must Be Done First == | == Tasks That Must Be Done First == | ||
| − | * | + | * Survey Vessel (new task added 26Nov) requires that SOME tasks wait: |
| − | ** | + | ** wait: install cover |
| − | ** | + | ** wait: maybe need to run engine: so * fog cylinders |
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== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes) == | == Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before it Freezes) == | ||
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** <strike>Add non-toxic antifreeze to system</strike> (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied) | ** <strike>Add non-toxic antifreeze to system</strike> (NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied) | ||
** Drain water from pump, <strike>filter</strike>, <strike>accumulator</strike> - ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS - (T didn't find other parts 19Nov) | ** Drain water from pump, <strike>filter</strike>, <strike>accumulator</strike> - ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS - (T 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 - per MattW) |
* Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank - DONE c.14Nov ThomS {{discuss}} | * 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) | ||
* Top up batteries' water & charges {{discuss}} | * Top up batteries' water & charges {{discuss}} | ||
| + | * Check for water in seacocks, drain or add antifreeze | ||
| + | * check for water in bilgepump, drain or add antifreeze (after cover is on) | ||
== Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon == | == Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon == | ||
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== Done Tasks == | == Done Tasks == | ||
| + | * Move mast from aboard to on ground | ||
| + | ** Requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate - all DONE 19Nov Franny | ||
| + | ** Boatyard says they'll move it 20/21Nov - DONE <28Nov ThomS observed | ||
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* Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | * Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS | ||
* Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS | * Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS | ||
Revision as of 01:00, 1 December 2007
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
Contents
Tasks That Must Be Done First
- Survey Vessel (new task added 26Nov) requires that SOME tasks wait:
- wait: install cover
- wait: maybe need to run engine: so * fog cylinders
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
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Drain salt-water from raw cooling system. and/or below - Add antifreeze to salt-water system/exhaust pot (bio-friendly) - DONE 16,19Nov ThomS
- Remove water (observed) from fuel/water separator (need to fix drain screw) [discuss ]
- 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)
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Add non-toxic antifreeze to system(NOT REQ'D, piping (hoses) are all dissembled, tanks emptied) - Drain water from pump,
filter,accumulator- ONLY PUMP DONE 16Nov ThomS - (T didn't find other parts 19Nov) -
Drain water-heaterif not adding antifreeze (NOT REQ'D, was drained when hosing removed earlier - per MattW)
- 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 ]
- Check for water in seacocks, drain or add antifreeze
- check for water in bilgepump, drain or add antifreeze (after cover is on)
Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon
- Install Winter Cover
- Bring cover system from New Haven sailmaker - DONE 08Nov AmyS, 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 mainsail battens and dutchman rig & furl/fold sail neatly (main is at pavilion)
- Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion)
- Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
- Get Genoa Washed (Frannie) [discuss ]
Done Tasks
- Move mast from aboard to on ground
- Requested boatyard c.14+16Nov, approved estimate - all DONE 19Nov Franny
- Boatyard says they'll move it 20/21Nov - DONE <28Nov ThomS observed
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- 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
