Sea Sprite 27 28
RG Sea Sprite
  Task Pri. Progress             % Cost (est.) Comments
Hull
repair damage to bottom of keel 1                     100 0   a couple of layers of fiberglass
replace propeller nut 1                     100 10   damaged thread also repaired
add sacrificial zinc to prop shaft 1                     100   10  
compound, buff and wax topsides 1                     0      
remove and clean propeller 1                     100 100   looking good
remove name 1                     100 0    
repair gelcoat cracks 1                     0      
apply new name 1                     100   50 "Saba" is the name
* remove bottom paint 1                     100 70    
apply new coat of bottom paint 1                     0 70   painted for initial launch; needs a new coat
reinforce crack near top of rudder 1                     100      
repair minor damage to bottom of rudder 1                     100 0    
build out area that holds cutlass bearing 2                     100 0    
apply cove stripe 2                     100 15    
apply new boot top 4                     100      
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     two of these leak?
rebed handrails 1                     100      
rebed bow and stern pulpits 1                     100      
rebed/install chain plates 1                     100      
* sand and varnish all teak 1                     90     still need to do toe rail
seal all gelcoat cracks 1                     0      
replace fuel through-hull 1                     100 35   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    
overhaul and grease winches 1                     100 0    
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   bought SS fitting
make new sail and tiller covers 2                     0   50  
puchase new anchor 3                     100 150   25# CQR with 35' chain and 120' line
rebed water through-deck fittings 3                     0      
add anchor roller 3                     100 170   good deal from Hamilton Marine
add through-deck fitting for anchor rode 3                     100 30    
Engine/Under Cockpit
* replace fuel tank 1                     100 247    
install new batteries 1                     100 120 120  
re-wire where necessary 1                     0     re-wiring really wasn't necessary
* rebuild water lock / muffler platform 1                     100      
re-attach muffler 1                     100     the hose is a tough one to get on
* replace cutlass bearing and shaft coupling 1                     100 100    
replace/recondition stuffing box 1                     100 0   no need; just needed new packing
* replace engine mounts 1                     100 179    
align engine 1                     100 0    
add transmission fluid; check for leaks 1                     100 0   surveyor thought old fluid smelled burnt
repair transmission leak 1                     100     no leak after all
replace exhaust hose 1                     100 75    
  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      
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    
* secure 2nd water tank 1                     100      
replace w tank hose; add hose to galley sink 1                     100      
overhaul and repair toilet 1                     100 98    
* replace/add toilet/holding tank hoses 1                     100      
add teak and holly flooring 2                     100     I've got extra; why not use it here
convert sink area to storage 4                     0     not sure yet if I want to do this
Electrical and Related
install VHF radio 1                     100 160    
install GPS                       100 200    
replace galley area dome lights 1                     100      
repair antenna wire;rewire if nec. 1                     100      
replace masthead light lens 1                     100 10   replaced, and the light works
repair anchor and deck lights 1                     100     corroded; neither worked
replace broken/worn nav light lenses 1                     100 15   just need to install stern light lens
replace connectors of all mast wires 1                     100     damaged when mast was unstepped
tag up loose wires 1                     100      
replace v-berth cabin lights 2                     0     may use old dome lights?
* replace electrical panel 2                     100 209    
replace cabin lights, bulkhead 4                     100 65    
Cabin
clean interior and bilge 1                     100 0    
repair chainplate holes 1                     100     plan to use epoxy to fill in damage
reupholster cushions 1                     100 1400    
replace overhead cabin lights 1                     100 50    
paint behind setees and cabinet spaces 1                     100     now looks very clean
paint under settees 2                     20     cleaned; decided not to paint
apply vinyl liner behind setees 2                     100 0   used liners that were in cabinets
replace lenses on opening portlights 2                     100 140    
varnish removable woodwork 2                     100 15   almost there
varnish attached interior woodwork 2                     100 40   6 coats applied
* replace cabin sole 2                     100 120    
paint cabin sole 2                     100 0   it'll look better when wood sole is removed
paint interior side of companionway hatch 2                     100 0 0 used Benamin Moore oil-based paint
* reconstruct cover over starbd shelf 2                     100      
paint stove trim 3                     100     stripped it instead; looks good
* rebuild rotted shelves above Vberth 3                     100 20    
add foot pump to galley sink 3                     20 20   purchased; need to install
rebuild rotted cabinetry behind sink 4                     100     used solid teak
replace formica counter tops 4                     0      
replace plexiglass on fixed portlights 4                     0     doesn't disassemble easily; ok as is
Mast
check mast step support 1                     100 0   seems sound
create water channel under mast support 2                     100     drilled a weep hole instead
replace spreader boots 2                     100 40    
replace windex 2                     100 10    
Sails
repair working jib 1                     100 96   sent to Hallett Sails for repair
repair remaining sails 1                     0 0   stitching needed; did it myself
Misc To-Buy
Orion flare kit 1                     x 58    
life preserver cushions 1                     x   50  
winch handle holder 1                     x 18    
cowl vents 1                     x 50    
fenders and docklines 2                     x   100  
oil lamp 2                     x 60   lamp and gimballed mount purchased
Lifesling 2                     x 20   bought horseshoe instead
                                 
Total listed cost 5671
Total estimated to-buy 480
What I've actually spent 4500
Total: actual + estimated 4980
* indicates multi-step or "big" projects updated February 2021

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