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	* check hot water tank anode		* check hot water tank anode
−	* troubleshoot [[Engine_start_CB-Oct2010-outline|engine start problem]] - circuit breaker trips randomly (Oct 2010)	+	* troubleshoot [[Engine_start_CB-Oct2010-outline|engine start problem]] - circuit breaker trips randomly (Oct 2010), probably fixed (06Nov10)
		+	** (CB inability to reset problem temp fixed; CB extraneous tripping probably also temp fixed.)
		+	** Monitor and log & report any occurrence of preheat or starter not working, Ckt Brkr tripping.
	== High Priority Tasks ==		== High Priority Tasks ==

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Latest revision as of 09:48, 15 August 2011

If a task is yours and you have additional information about it, please make a page for that task and post updates. When a task is completed, move it to the 'Completed Tasks' section, and include the date it was completed.

Please use the discussion page if you disagree with the prioritization of any of these tasks.

Maintenance Tasks (ongoing)

These tasks should be done after each trip.

• dinghy
  • scrub floor
  • freshwater rinse
  • wipe salt residue from motor surfaces

• deck
  • scrub the decks
  • remove scuff marks from transom and aft hull
  • freshwater rinse exterior above the waterline
  • flush soot and dirt from toe rails

• head
  • drain holding tank then flush it a few times
  • scrub/wipe all surfaces
  • clean drain pan and grid

• bilge
  • scrub with brushes and rinse
  • clean bilge well of any particles
  • remove all slime and debris from pump strainers

• kitchen
  • clean stove and oven
  • clean sinks
  • clean countertops

• main cabin
  • wipe/scrub all wood surfaces with murphy's wood soap (diluted)
  • wipe/scrub ceiling with simple green (diluted)
  • wipe/scrub hatches and mast with simple green (diluted) to remove salt residue

Critical Tasks

These are tasks that must be taken care of immediately to ensure the legal and safe operation of the boat, or to prevent immediate damage to the boat.

• fabricate something in aft lazarette to prevent gasoline tank from sliding around or spilling

• re-seat port cockpit access panels
  • re-mount buzzer in better location
  • replace existing stop cable with longer cable
  • fix blower and move blower hose to bottom of engine compartment

• retrieve tube (part of cover frame) from bottom of harbor at admiral's hill

• check hot water tank anode

• troubleshoot engine start problem - circuit breaker trips randomly (Oct 2010), probably fixed (06Nov10)
  • (CB inability to reset problem temp fixed; CB extraneous tripping probably also temp fixed.)
  • Monitor and log & report any occurrence of preheat or starter not working, Ckt Brkr tripping.

High Priority Tasks

These are tasks that must be done as soon as possible to ensure the safe, legal operation of the boat or to prevent damage to the vessel.

• repair leak in dinghy starboard float

• replace head pump handle

• install winch handle pockets in cockpit (mwall)

• fabricate new v-berth cabin floor (mwall)

• finish cabin floor refinishing (mwall)

• repair latch mechanism on cabinet door in the head (mwall)

• fix leak (O-ring?) in head pumpout Y-valve [observed by SteveB/KennS 13Sep09]

• change transmission fluid

• add alternator protector device (in case all batteries OFF with engine running)

Medium Priority Tasks

These are important tasks that should be taken care of as soon as possible to provide for efficient, enjoyable operation of the boat, but which do not pose an immediate safety risk or prevent operation of the boat.

• repair broken valve cap retainer string on dinghy starboard float

• replace dinghy pump bag with something more robust

• paint registration lettering on dinghy

• install T fitting in holding tank hose, with connection to deck for freshwater flushing

• procure/install proper anti-siphon valve on engine seawater out

• install strainer on seawater intake for head

• install anti-siphon loop on seawater intake for head

• secure holding tank

• fix stove hoses and tank, - stove and/or tank is leaking - will only hold pressure for about 2 hours - requires extended repeated pumping to operate

• reinstall RADAR antenna & wiring (ted)

• cushions (gwen, mwall)

Low Priority Tasks

These are tasks that would be nice to have done, but which have a lesser immediacy associated with them.

• install new AM/FM radio (ted)

• mount external speaker and/or mic for VHF radio in cockpit

• install LED cabin lighting

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

• diagnose and repair refrigerator (tyoung)

• replace manual bilge pump (handle socket is fractured)

• build slots for holding washboards in galley

• design/build/install panels in starboard lazarette
  • cubbies/hangars for fenders
  • slots for cabin boards
  • cubbies for dinghy anchors

• add window to bimini so you can see the sails

• replace alcohol stove with propane (propane tank in aft lazarette)

• connect compass light to dedicated switch (now on Nav Lights ckt, so not lit with tricolor)

• fabricate/purchase seat cover bag for dinghy

• polish stanchions and bases

• wax deck, clean nonskid of wax from may 2010 wax application

• install rubber gasket on lazarettes

• patch gelcoat divots in deck

• clean engine

• paint lettering on horseshoe throwables

• replace nav berth window

• apply new pinstripe

• procure and install instrument panel teak

• replace dutchman filaments

Winter 2010-2011 Tasks

• replace prop shaft and coupling
• replace cutlass bearing

Completed Tasks

• 11sep10 repair dutchman filament (sbussolari)

• 11sep10 install mast boot using spartite (mwall, sbussolari)

• 11sep10 re-seat foreward port stanchion brace to stop leakage into port cabin cabinets (mwall)

• sep10 install new battery cables (tyoung)

• sep10 install dock box (mwall, tyoung)

• aug10 install u bolts on dinghy transom (tyoung)

• upgrade 120v Electrical System (tyoung)

• 09jul10 get Boston Harbor Mooring Permit for 2010 (mwall). mooring permit was $210 per year. boston excise tax was $120 per year. boat is registered under the name 'MIT Bluewater'

• 02jul10 install hinges on starboard lazarette wood panel (mwall)

• 02jul10 whip port traveller sheet (mwall)

• 02jul10 finish milking spinnaker sheets then whip spinnaker sheets (mwall, glirot)

• 25jun10 fabricate bow and stern lines with clips for dinghy (tyoung)

• 22jun10 eye splice in new main halyard (mwall, sbussolari)

• 08jun10 re-mount anchor thru-deck fitting (mwall)

• 08jun10 repair mooring chafing gear (mwall)

• 08jun10 re-install lifelines (mwall, tspettel)

• 08jun10 repair engine panel beneath stairs (reattach handle and soundproofing, repair/rework base edge, fix frame) (mwall, kwinstein)

• 08jun10 re-install pulpit with new backing plates (mwall, kwinstein, tspettel)

• 08jun10 trim vang bolt and properly seat/insulate against electrolysis (mwall)

• 08jun10 chisel space for new hinges in forward ventilation deck panels (2). install new hinges. install new latch hardware (and procure one - one latch is on the boat, the other is not yet purchased). (mwall)

• 05jun10 repair leaks in main cabin hatch (sbussolari)

• 05jun10 re-seat starboard cockpit cubby (mwall, sbussolari)

• 20may10 patch holes in deck (8 + 4 + 1 along port toe rail) (mwall)

• 16may10 degrease outboard (sbussolari)

• 16may10 clean dinghy then immediately sunblock (sbussolari)

• 13may10 eye splices in spinnaker sheets (mwall)

• 13may10 check engine zincs (there are two), replaced one of them (mwall)

• 13may10 repair split dinghy seams (5200?) (mwall)

• 13may10 install stainless vang bolt (mwall)

• 13may10 change engine diaper (mwall)

• 13may10 apply transducer paint (tyoung)

• renew dinghy registration (ksovie) (current reg expires 2011)

• 10may10 drill/cut drain holes in toe rail (mwall)

• reinstall wind instruments new plastic fin needs to be fabricated (tyoung, danderson)

• 07may10 touch up bottom paint at waterline (mwall)

• 07may10 lettering on dinghy (mwall, tyoung)

• may10 repair bimini fore-and-aft tear/seam-stitching in forward center panel (observed c.Sep09)

• may10 install new traveler cam cleats inside of dodger (not necessary)

• may10 sand and refinish topside brightwork (polina, tyoung, mwall)

• may10 resole cabin floor. applied replacement veneer and refinished entire floor. replaced plywood floor in v-berth. (mwall)

• 07may10 paint dinghy bottom - do not do this, especially with ablative paint. it will end up all over the deck when you pull the dinghy.

• 04sep09 identify source of water beneath mast (mwall)
  • speedo backing plate is dry now
  • we've had no rain and bilge has been dry, so internal leaks appear to be fixed

• 04sep09 replace freshwater pump on engine. bearings and seals blew out on the old one 03sep09

• 21aug09 Inspect prop shaft and cutlass bearing, rudder mount, centerboard pivot pin
  • centerboard pennant is in good condition
  • centerboard is loose on pivot, but serviceable
  • centerboard hinge appears to be ok
  • cutlass bearing is very worn, should be replaced before 2010 season
  • rudder mount shows no backlash
  • rudder skeg retains water
  • rudder skeg fills with critters
  • rudder appears to be intact, but cannot tell for certain
  • port side bottom of keel shows signs of rock grounding, but no structural damage
  • stbd side of keel shows signs of impact (large amount of paint cracked)

• 18aug09 repair main sail (sbussolari)
  • re-cut main sail at leech and bottom
  • repair split seams

• 17aug09 un-bend pulpit. review of old photos shows that the pulpit was 'bent' when mit received the boat in august 2007.

• 17aug09 re-mount and seal leaking starboard stanchion (mwall)

• 16aug09 replace hatches (mwall, sbussolari, tyoung)

• 16aug09 polish stanchions and pulpit (glirot, trose, hendrik, roberto)

• 15aug09 install dodger (trose, tyoung)

• 15aug09 re-mount and seal ladder mounts (hendrik, roberto)

• c. midAug09 adjust throttle friction (tspettel)
  • engine parts (shim & clamp) bought 17Aug08 installed but didn't fix
    (Hansen marine said SHOULD fix but we don't see WHY it should have worked)
  • fixed with wire-cable clamp installed over throttle cable outer cover

• 04aug09 de-winterize the engine (tspettel)
  • check/change oil
  • check/change antifreeze/coolant
  • check transmission fluid
  • check/replace zincs

• Jul09 flush engine freshwater and replace with 50/50 coolant/water mix (ThomS)
  • - - - done after waterpump replacement (MattW) and system temp fill w/freshwater only

• jul09 repair dodger (fran)

• 04jul09 procure combination cable lock for dinghy (mwall)

• Removed Battery #3 and clean up battery wiring (ksovie)
• 04jun09 whip ends of reefing lines (mwall)
• 04jun09 install line on fender number 6 (mwall)
• 04jun09 hose down topsides (kate et al)

• 20may09 re-seal chain plates (mwall) (two on stbd side completed 10oct08)
• 20may09 test winches (mwall)
• 15may09 replace mast boot (mwall)

• get Zodiac/motor ready for season (ksovie)
• get Zodiac state registration - done -(ksovie)

• 09may09 fix oven door (keith)
  • clean oven
  • clean oven cabinet
  • dis-assemble oven and repair bent door hinges

• 05may09 check for leaks
  • gasket leaks in 2 of 8 windows
  • mast leaks
  • companionway hatch leaks
  • stbd chainplate leaks (foremost of 3)
  • stanchions leak
  • ladder mounts leak
  • small hatch leaks

• 03may09 finish freshwater system
  • pump, filter, and accumulator re-attached
  • filled freshwater tanks to pressurize and check for leaks
  • fix leaks at faucets (no leaks as of 03may09)
  • fix leaks at hot water tank (ksovie)

• 03may09 all upper portholes replaced.

• apr09 install capture wires on anchor retention pin(s)

• Dinghy procured

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

• nov08 add a home for a winch handle near the mast (mwall)

• determine where Nevermore will be docked/moored in 2009 done - Boston Waterfront Marina

• Apr 09 * clean and lube winches
  • NOTE: there is one instruction manual in ship's reference booklets (accordion folder)(Kenn)

• aug08 * Repair/upgrade traveller (mwall, ksovie)
• 09nov08 install cam cleats on traveler as short-term solution (mwall)

• 09nov08 replace pumpout hose section (mwall)

• 18oct08 fix freshwater leaks at T fittings below galley sink (mwall)
• 18oct08 procure more hose clamps and install in head (mwall)

• 13oct08 burn ends of burgee halyard (mwall)
• 13oct08 attach wing nuts to top of engine to secure metal box (mwall)

• 10oct08 whip bitter end of spinnaker halyard (mwall)
• 10oct08 whip ends of traveler sheets, main sheet (mwall)

•  ??Oct?08 replace missing screw on base of furler (tspettel)

•  ?? inventory what is on boat (samajane)

•  ?? procure new emergency and first-aid kit (asilveira)

• 03oct08 repair the head (tyoung, mwall)
  • replace all head hoses
  • replace holding tank diagram (See Ronco B500 Tank)
  • install pump for manual pumpouts at sea

• 22sep08 Install new antenna and connect VHF radio (tyoung, mwall)

• 22sep08 repair freshwater system (mwall)
  • freshwater system diagram
  • attach new hot water heater (DONE)
  • remove remaining old hoses (DONE)
  • install pressure relief valve on hot water heater (DONE)
  • connect hot water heater to 110v system (DONE)
  • replace hoses from engine to hot water heater (8' of 5/8" ID hose, cut into two hoses)
  • attach starboard fill hose to starboard tank (DONE)
  • clean tanks and hoses with bleach then flush
  • pressure test the freshwater system, checking for leaks at every connection (DONE)
  • accumulator needs to be mounted (DONE)
  • replace accumulator (DONE)

• 20sep08 replace boom pin with a pin that has a head (gigi, mwall)

• 20sep08 install cup holders (gigi)

• 18sep08 Install wiring for compass light. (Ted)

• 30aug08 procure a new dinghy (boat, boards, motor) (ksovie)

• scan Fall '07 survey report (to put on wiki?) or just put aboard Nevermore? (NOT NEEDED)
  • fcharles says Aug08 that report has no technical info, just worth estimate for insurance

• 28aug08 Adjust stuffing box after running the engine awhile, assess drippage and tighten accordingly. Stuffing box is barely dripping, but it is wet. so apparently we are getting lubrication. need to continue to monitor it to assure that locking nut is secure (do not want the assembly to walk off the end of the threads). (mwall)

• 15aug08 attach VHF antenna (mwall)

• 15aug08 reinstall tricolor (mwall)

• 31jul08 tighten lifelines (DONE)

• 29jul08 fix blower and move its hose to bilge (DONE)

• jul08 wiring needs to be tidied up, specifically raised to be further from water levels

• jun08 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

• jul08 assess rudder situation
  • unsieze the rudder (DONE mwall)
  • assess/repair fibreglass cracks
  • anti-fouling paint to rudder inner surfaces (DONE)

• jul08 prop and drive shaft
  • finish polishing (DONE)
  • apply anti-fouling paint (DONE)
  • install zincs (DONE)

• jul08 spinnaker halyard
  • attach shackle with eye splice (DONE)

• may/jun 08 engine tune-up
  • replace engine raw water inlet elbow with straight barb (DONE)
  • replace raw-water hose from separator to pump inlet (DONE)
  • 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) (ThomS)

• jul08 install bonding wire and ensure proper grounding (ted, mwall)
  • tie in wires to mast, shrouds (DONE)

• jul08 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) (DONE)
  • prep surfaces, seal and reinstall (DONE)

• may/jun 08 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)

• jul08 Re-rig centerboard pennant thru mast (during mast step)
  • (see Owner's Instructions pages 4-5, 5A, 14-15, 15A)

• jul08 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)

• jul08 Return loaned equipment to owners for winterizing

• 30jul08 install mounting bracket for bilge pump air bell (DONE)

• 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

• replace broken porthole assembly (DONE brehrig)

• replace head thru-hull fittings (DONE 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 (DONE)

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

• replace two engine pencil-zincs Fall/Winter '07/'08 (DONE)

• clean/replace fuel filters (DONE)

• fix and reinstall windex (DONE ted, mwall)

• fix head (DONE ted)