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* Move mast from aboard to on ground (Frannie to request boatyard)
 
* Move mast from aboard to on ground (Frannie to request boatyard)
* Acquire a ladder/chain/lock and lock ladder to boat stands - DONE 04Nov - Brian R, ThomS
 
  
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) ==
 
== Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes) ==
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* Bring up (from Conn.) winter cover and its frame - DONE 08Nov - AmyS & ThomS
 
* Bring up (from Conn.) winter cover and its frame - DONE 08Nov - AmyS & ThomS
 
* Install Winter Cover (needs mast moved to ground first) (crew)
 
* Install Winter Cover (needs mast moved to ground first) (crew)
* Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly
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* Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly (mainsail is at pavilion) (crew)
 
* Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
 
* Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)
* Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (crew), get it washed (Frannie) {{discuss}}
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- - NOTE: mainsail is at Pavilion, in most-westerly bay
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* Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion) (crew)  
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* Get Genoa Washed washed (Frannie) {{discuss}}
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== Done Tasks ==
 
* Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
 
* Lock up bow anchor - DONE 04Nov - ThomS
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* 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
 
* Bring electrical extension cord (c.300-foot) - DONE 04 & 08Nov - ThomS
  

Revision as of 01:52, 10 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

Tasks That Must Be Done First

  • Move mast from aboard to on ground (Frannie to request boatyard)

Tasks That Must Be Done Soon (Before It Freezes)

  • Winterize engine (ThomS)
    • Change Engine Oil and Filter
    • 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)
  • Drain Freshwater tanks
  • Add non-toxic antifreeze to freshwater system.
  • Add non-toxic antifreeze to head/holding tank [discuss ]
  • Add antifreeze/rocksalt to bilge (or get the last few inches of water out) [discuss ]
  • Top up batteries' charges [discuss ]

Other Tasks That Should Be Done Soon

  • Bring (borrow/buy):
    • water hose (c.150-foot)
  • Bring up (from Conn.) winter cover and its frame - DONE 08Nov - AmyS & ThomS
  • Install Winter Cover (needs mast moved to ground first) (crew)
  • Remove battens and dutchman rig from mainsail & furl neatly (mainsail is at pavilion) (crew)
  • Get mainsail washed and perform any necessary maintenance (Frannie)

- - NOTE: mainsail is at Pavilion, in most-westerly bay

  • Furl Genoa neatly, find a sailbag (Genoa is at pavilion) (crew)
  • Get Genoa Washed 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


Equipment Borrowed from Sailors, to be returned after winterizing

  • Extension ladder (return after spring launch) - ThomS

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