| 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 | ||||||||||||||||