Haulout Checklist somewhat owner specific
Don - one can have a haulout checklist but what works for one person is probably going to be quite different for another. It can depend on the type of paint you use to type of prop. I made a one-pager for my boat, a 35-footer, with a Max Prop.
It took a while to get it together but starting early before you have to haul the boat helps a great deal. I'd suggest thinking your project out and listing the tasks in the order you plan on doing them. Then break each task down into all it's parts, including materials.
What worked for me was a single page, single spaced, document that wound up being two columns, and in size 10 font, and everything that is a "standard" task just barely fits. Anything else in the way of work goes on another page.
By starting early, several months before hauling the boat, allows you to think through the tasks over time and to add any details to make a more complete list.
The next step is to gather up all the supplies: sandpaper, ship vac, replacement paper bag for the shop vac (use one for drywall dust and have the brand name and model/part number so you can buy new ones), extension chord, zincs, allen wrench or screw driver for zinc screws, paper coveralls, booties, rollers, roller pans, etc. & etc. I got a couple large Rubbermaid or Stereolite-type clear plastic storage containers and I try to keep everything I need in them and stow them in the garage. One advantage to the list is you can try and buy supplies on sale or at least avoid making a special trip to buy them saving both time and money.
Another part is to gather up Manufacturers Data Sheets for things like paint and, in my case, the Max Prop. The paint sheet will give you the wipe-down requirements to remove sanding dust (what product to use, say), thinning requirements, etc. If there is any additional materials, say, filler or barrier coat stuff, gather that up too. My prop data will tell me what setting to use (I've got it scanned). All this stuff is back-up data for the Checklist.
At this rate one can haul out early in the morning, pressure wash and have it bottom prepped by noon, and the first coat drying by the end of the day.
What do I say, "Have Fun"?
