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RG Sea Sprite -- To-Do List -- 2006-2009



  Task Pri. Progress             % Cost (est.) Comments
Hull
repair damage to bottom of keel 1                     100 0   good as new
replace propeller nut 1                     100 10   damaged thread also repaired
add sacrificial zinc to prop shaft 1                     100 60   just need to add cotter pin
compound, buff and wax topsides 1                     0      
remove and clean propeller 1                     100 100   prop still needs final buffing?
remove name 1                     100 0    
repair gelcoat cracks 1                     0      
apply new name 1                     30 11   "Saba" is the name; will paint by hand
* remove bottom paint 1                     100 70   didn't get it all; good enough for this year
apply new coat of bottom paint 1                     100 70   going with ablative
reinforce crack near top of rudder 1                     100     now let's hope it doesn't fall off
repair minor damage to bottom of rudder 1                     100 0   easy fix
build out area that holds cutlass bearing 2                     100 0   looks good as new
apply cove stripe 2                     100 15    
apply new boot top 4                     0      
Deck and Rigging
repair bow pulpit 1                     100 50   welded in Hingham
repair stern pulpit 1                     100 50   welded in Hingham
rebed stanchion bases 1                     100     not easy to fasten
rebed handrails 1                     100     look nice
rebed bow and stern pulpits 1                     100     had to build wedges for stern pulpit
rebed/install chain plates 1                     100     holes rebuilt; area cleaned
* sand and varnish all teak (not toe rails) 1                     10     almost perfect
seal all gelcoat cracks 1                     0      
replace fuel through-hull 1                     100 35   was plastic; now stainless steel
compound, buff, and wax deck 1                     0      
replace running rigging 1                     100 342   good deal from Cajun Ropes
replace compass 1                     100 109   looks great
overhaul and grease winches 1                     70 0   cockpit winches all set; deck and mast to do
replace sliders for companionway hatch 1                     100 10   used narrow strips of teak bought last year
build out drop-boards rails 1                     100     drop boards were too loose
replace both hatches 1                     100 415   new Vetus hatches look mighty nice
replace two stbd stanchions 1                     100 100   bent from an accident; bought new ones
rebed mast step 1                     100     also drilled a weep hole
* add through-deck fitting for waste 1                     100 20   not sure if screws will hold
make new sail and tiller covers 3                     0   50  
puchase new anchor 3                     100 150   25# CQR with 35' chain and 120' line
add water through-deck fitting 3                     0     can fill tank through access panel for now
add anchor roller 3                     100 170   all set; added backing plate, too
add through-deck fitting for anchor rode 3                     100 30   may need a better seal
Engine/Under Cockpit
* replace fuel tank 1                     100 247   big job!
install new batteries 1                     100 140 120 purchased
add fuel gauge 1                     100 20   purchased
repair/replace alternator/charging system 1                     100     no charging happening
* rebuild water lock / muffler platform 1                     100     crushed the old one by mistake
re-attach muffler 1                     100      
* replace cutlass bearing and shaft coupling 1                     100 100   very clean
replace/recondition stuffing box 1                     100 0   no need; just needed new packing
* replace engine mounts 1                     100 180   installed; just needs tightening/adjustment
align engine 1                     100 0   wasn't that difficult; will recheck when afloat
add transmission fluid; check for leaks 1                     100 0   surveyor thought old fluid smelled burnt
replace thermostat-to-exhaust hose 1                     100 15   nice and tight
repair transmission leak 1                     0     maybe it won't leak when it's at normal level?
repair oil light 1                     100 10   improvised, but it works
replace exhaust hose 1                     100 75   may add a valve later
paint bilge aft of engine 2                     100 20   used Bilgekote; looks nice
replace all fuel hoses 2                     20 100   decided not to replace hoses after filter
rebuild water pump 2                     0     apparently leaks some
add raw water filter 3                     0   100  
overhaul or replace manual bilge pump 4                     0 20   purchased overhaul kit, but pump works fine
* build sail locker workshop 4                     0     build small bench, seat, and shelf
Head
* add holding tank 1                     100 150   just need to fasten
* secure 2nd water tank 1                     100     base repaired and new hold-downs built
replace hose to sink 1                     20     foot pump leaks
overhaul and repair toilet 1                     100 98   just need to reinstall
* install holding tank hoses 1                     100     does it leak?
add teak and holly flooring 2                     100     I've got extra; why not use it here
convert behind/under sink area to storage 4                     0     not sure yet if I want to do this
Electrical and Related
install VHF radio 1                     100 160   need to finish wiring
install GPS 1                     100     need to wire; and to figure out how to seal
install GPS antenna 1                     100      
replace galley area dome lights 1                     100     nice
replace salon lights 1                     100 50   looks great
repair antenna wire;rewire if nec. 1                     100     was able to repair; checks out OK
replace anchor-light lens 1                     100 10   replaced, and the light works
replace masthead/deck light fixture 1                     100 55   old one was beyond repair
replace broken/worn nav light lenses 1                     100 15   just need to install stern light lens
replace mast wire connectors 1                     100 10   new Ancor connectors installed
tag up loose wires 1                     100      
replace v-berth lights 2                     0     may use old dome lights?
* replace electrical panel 2                     100 209   a big improvement
Cabin
clean interior and bilge 1                     70 0   could use one more cleaning
repair chainplate holes 1                     100     used epoxy to fill in damage
reupholster cushions 1                     100 1400   came out great; still need to sew on velcro
replace overhead cabin lights 1                     100 50   done
paint behind setees and cabinet spaces 1                     100     now looks very clean
replace w tank hose; add hose to galley sink 1                     100     tested system with a drink; it was good!
paint under settees 2                     20     cleaned, but will hold off on painting for now
apply vinyl liner behind setees 2                     100 0   used liners that were in cabinets
replace lenses on opening portlights 2                     100 140   just need to install
varnish removable woodwork 2                     100 15   6 coats applied
varnish attached interior woodwork 2                     100 40   6 coats applied
* replace cabin sole 2                     70 120   wow! looks great
paint cabin sole 2                     100 0   it'll look better when wood sole is removed
paint interior side of companionway hatch 2                     100 0   used Benamin Moore oil-based paint
* reconstruct cover over starbd shelf 2                     100     cut; needs final shaping
paint stove trim 3                     100     stripped it instead; looks good
* rebuild rotted shelves above Vberth 3                     100 20   good as new
add foot pump to galley sink 3                     20 20   purchased; need to install
rebuild rotted cabinetry behind sink 4                     0      
replace formica counter tops 4                     0      
replace plexiglass on fixed portlights 4                     0     doesn't disassemble easily
Mast
check mast step support 1                     100 0   seems sound, though may be leaking?
create water channel under mast support 1                     100     drilled a weep hole instead
replace mast wire connectors 1                     100 10   new connectors; checked
replace spreader boots 1                     100 40   big improvement
reassemble; add standing/running rigging 1                     100     still need to add running rigging
replace windex 1                     100 50   bought a Windex
Sails
repair working jib 1                     100 96   repaired by Hallett Sails
repair genoa 1                     0 0   needs stitching; will do myself
Misc To-Buy
Orion flare kit 1                     x 58    
life preserver cushions 1                     x 20    
winch handle holder 1                     x 18    
cowl vents 1                     x 50    
fenders and docklines 2                     x 20   bought two new fenders
stainless steel stowaway grill 2                     x     Don is giving me his old one
chart kit 2                     x 110   Maptech, 14th edition
Blue Chart card 2                     x 170   for the Garmin GPS
oil lamp 2                     x 60    
Lifesling 2                     x 20   bought horseshoe instead
Documentation
pay sales tax 1                     100 475   hefty penalty fee for being three years late
documentation 1                     100 150   hold up; now need to register boat w state
state registration 1                     100 80    
create and install documentation plaque 1                     100 0   will do it myself, using a router
                                 
* indicates multi-step or "big" projects 11-Jun-09

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