What is your spring project(s)? What is on your wish list to do? How soon do you plan on working on them?
Spring Project
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I have plans to replace my macerator pump, the bowl on my Racor (I am the idiot who cracked mine very slightly (isn't leaking but don't want it to start because a messy bilge is a stinky bilge), and maybe do halyards. My halyards aren't too bad but it is a good time to replace them.
Of course I have woodwork to do and the other normal things.
Of course I have woodwork to do and the other normal things.
Well, install espar, Xantrix battery monitor, strip and refinish boom, remove goosneck plate from mast and deal with corrosion under it, refinish wood in cabin, I should be sailing by September.
Bought a project.
Need to rip out the cabinets in the head to get at the loose chainplate knee.
Need to rebed all the deck hardware.
Need to install an anchor roller for the Claw.
Need to repair the sunshade cover on the Genoa.
Need to replace the water system hoses.
Need to repair the holding tank connections. Vent and washout. Tank is dry and odor free so I wonder how long it's been out of service.
Need to replace the head seacock after attempting to free it up.
Need to replace the y valve. Stuck on discharge. See broken holding tank.
Need to replace the centerboard. Broken off.
Need to replace the zincs.
AND OMG!!!!! Neither bilge pump runs when the power panel is turned off. Need to figure out which one to wire direct to the battery.
Replacing gaskets in all the ports.
Replacing screens for two ports.
Replace head liner panels under the ports due to water intrusion from the ports.
Replace bad non-structural bulkhead from port leakage on starboard side.
Replace motor mounts just because they look 30 years old.
Lifelines and topping lift are vinyl covered and rust showing through cracks in vinyl.
The good news is the hull is sound and the deck firm and the sails are good and the motor runs smooth.
The bad news is there's also a "Honey do" list for this boat. :naughty:
Need to rip out the cabinets in the head to get at the loose chainplate knee.
Need to rebed all the deck hardware.
Need to install an anchor roller for the Claw.
Need to repair the sunshade cover on the Genoa.
Need to replace the water system hoses.
Need to repair the holding tank connections. Vent and washout. Tank is dry and odor free so I wonder how long it's been out of service.
Need to replace the head seacock after attempting to free it up.
Need to replace the y valve. Stuck on discharge. See broken holding tank.
Need to replace the centerboard. Broken off.
Need to replace the zincs.
AND OMG!!!!! Neither bilge pump runs when the power panel is turned off. Need to figure out which one to wire direct to the battery.
Replacing gaskets in all the ports.
Replacing screens for two ports.
Replace head liner panels under the ports due to water intrusion from the ports.
Replace bad non-structural bulkhead from port leakage on starboard side.
Replace motor mounts just because they look 30 years old.
Lifelines and topping lift are vinyl covered and rust showing through cracks in vinyl.
The good news is the hull is sound and the deck firm and the sails are good and the motor runs smooth.
The bad news is there's also a "Honey do" list for this boat. :naughty:
Geesh. Let's see:
1. Bottom painted, new depth and speed transducers installed, folding prop serviced.
2. I waxed hull and topsides, cleaned & polished all the stainless. Five days!
3. Wired in new transducers, added electronic fuel gauge.
4. Installed larger bilge pump.
5. Changed back up cabin VHF to one with better scanning.
6. Changed oil & filters.
7. Changed impeller.
8. Had mast & rigging cleaned & inspected.
9. To do: change fuel filters, install KISS SSB ground, service heads, GO SAILING!
1. Bottom painted, new depth and speed transducers installed, folding prop serviced.
2. I waxed hull and topsides, cleaned & polished all the stainless. Five days!
3. Wired in new transducers, added electronic fuel gauge.
4. Installed larger bilge pump.
5. Changed back up cabin VHF to one with better scanning.
6. Changed oil & filters.
7. Changed impeller.
8. Had mast & rigging cleaned & inspected.
9. To do: change fuel filters, install KISS SSB ground, service heads, GO SAILING!
I'll be installing a new head/holding tank and hoses.
I've got a new alternator bracket to install and I'm looking into adding a battery monitor.
Those are the biggies along with the usual wash and wax prior to launch.
It all starts this weekend...I built a mock up of the holding tank I'd like to install to see if it will fit in the cavity where the old one sat. This may turn into a much bigger project if I have to cut open the v berth to install the larger holding tank I'm looking at.
I've got a new alternator bracket to install and I'm looking into adding a battery monitor.
Those are the biggies along with the usual wash and wax prior to launch.
It all starts this weekend...I built a mock up of the holding tank I'd like to install to see if it will fit in the cavity where the old one sat. This may turn into a much bigger project if I have to cut open the v berth to install the larger holding tank I'm looking at.
Re-wire everything
Finish carpet install
Install new battery and charger
Shore power
Clean
Learn how to sail
Sail
Finish carpet install
Install new battery and charger
Shore power
Clean
Learn how to sail
Sail
Spring Projects
1- intall AC unit with vent to salon and forward cabin (aft cabin can wait)
with the needed through hulls
AS IF THAT AIN'T ENOUGH
2-bottom paint the hull
3-install new zinc on shaft
4-resew bimini (Seams are ripping out)
5-sew new curtins - so I can sleep
6-make hatch covers for two large hatches - so I can sleep
7-replace cushion fabric (wife's job)
8-mount microwave into the aft galley bulkhead
9-rewire engine kill switch into the cockpit
(caught my foot on it last season and had it juryrigged)
10-install cockpit stereo speakers
11-install rebuild kit for head
12-install new head sink faucet
13-install binacle guard (got all the parts)
14-service the 2 larger winches for the jib sheets
Got #4 and 9 done today but it may be more than I can get done pre splash - then I will want to be sailin. Know anybody that works for beer??
1- intall AC unit with vent to salon and forward cabin (aft cabin can wait)
with the needed through hulls
AS IF THAT AIN'T ENOUGH
2-bottom paint the hull
3-install new zinc on shaft
4-resew bimini (Seams are ripping out)
5-sew new curtins - so I can sleep
6-make hatch covers for two large hatches - so I can sleep
7-replace cushion fabric (wife's job)
8-mount microwave into the aft galley bulkhead
9-rewire engine kill switch into the cockpit
(caught my foot on it last season and had it juryrigged)
10-install cockpit stereo speakers
11-install rebuild kit for head
12-install new head sink faucet
13-install binacle guard (got all the parts)
14-service the 2 larger winches for the jib sheets
Got #4 and 9 done today but it may be more than I can get done pre splash - then I will want to be sailin. Know anybody that works for beer??
Spring in Michigan...........
Split the back stay
Install 4 new (to me) winches
Modify forward deck for better asym control
Peace
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Split the back stay
Install 4 new (to me) winches
Modify forward deck for better asym control
Peace
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Move batteries to fix my little list.
Clean water tank and run new lines.
Mount new solar panel.
Fix my rudder/gudgeon slop.
Mount new tv antenna and run cable.
Install and wire up stereo.
Install new spreader boots.
Fix the LOUD screech on the sliding companion hatch.
Fabricate a mast gate.
Clean water tank and run new lines.
Mount new solar panel.
Fix my rudder/gudgeon slop.
Mount new tv antenna and run cable.
Install and wire up stereo.
Install new spreader boots.
Fix the LOUD screech on the sliding companion hatch.
Fabricate a mast gate.
Over the next 6 weeks I will be installing a generator. Then, the boat gets hauled for 2 months and I really go to work. Too bad I won't be doing much sailing this spring, though I did have a delightful sail on Sunday in 20kt wind and relatively warm air.
1. Order a new mainsail
2. New bunks on trailer
3. New bottom paint
4. Clean, wax and polish hull when its out
5. Install new LED Anchor light and wiring
6. Install new LED steaming light bulb, LED bow, stern and cabin light bulbs
7. New outboard water pump impeller and sleeve
2. New bunks on trailer
3. New bottom paint
4. Clean, wax and polish hull when its out
5. Install new LED Anchor light and wiring
6. Install new LED steaming light bulb, LED bow, stern and cabin light bulbs
7. New outboard water pump impeller and sleeve
1. finish taking out all the plumping and holding tanks now that the composting head has worked so well for the first season.
2. sort out whether I will do the lifelines or have a rigger do them.
3. order new boarding ladder.
4. sort out broken boomvang.
5. regular spring stuff: sand bottom paint, grease max prop and thru hulls etc.
2. sort out whether I will do the lifelines or have a rigger do them.
3. order new boarding ladder.
4. sort out broken boomvang.
5. regular spring stuff: sand bottom paint, grease max prop and thru hulls etc.
1. Finish A/C reverse cycle install (plumbing is done - used an existing thru-hull so no new holes in the bottom). Working on second shore power inlet and breaker panel, t-stat wiring, and ducting.
2. Install head rebuild kit
3. Replace fuel filters/impeller
4. Install wifi antenna on backstay and wire to wireless router
5. Teardown/clean/lube 4 winches
6. SAIL!!!
2. Install head rebuild kit
3. Replace fuel filters/impeller
4. Install wifi antenna on backstay and wire to wireless router
5. Teardown/clean/lube 4 winches
6. SAIL!!!
See post/thread here...
http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=123450
Pretty much everything.... And more
http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=123450
Pretty much everything.... And more
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