Spring Work List

I am still coming to grips with accepting a TODO list that never goes away [ as a manager/project manager consultant this is difficult!]. Each year starts with the left overs from last year, with new rationalizations, priorities and new work to be added to the list.

Aside from the normal, opening and cleaning tasks, the 'priority' list is [ orange items are mostly just spending money, not work] :

• clean and get inflatable dinghy sold
• confirm if existing motor can be used on the Pudgy
• 'commission' the Pudgy: sailing kit and life raft kit
• make a mounting bracket for the Pudgy on foredeck
• up the mast to check fittings,etc
• replace anchor light with LED bulb to cut down on battery usage
• re-grease winches
• ? Replace main halyard, due to chaffing at eye splice
• oil wood work in cockpit: with tung oil not varnish ( my test piece from last year seems to be holding up...more on this in another post I'm sure)
• find water leak into engine room (reported by Alec during the winter rain, likely  a failed cock pit drain as was case last year
• replace propane tanks: they are expired
• get/install and check new foresail
• test autopilot/ manual controller
• improve set up for the stern line drum/deployment
• Remove water maker parts: sell?
• Change battery arrangement: 1 large house battery, and smaller starter battery
• Improve galley piping for foot pump
• Tighten head sink throuhull valve handle
• Check/test fuel tank sending unit?
• Test ammeter connections on power panel
• Perm. mount for CO detector
• Replace failed cordless drill
• Install shelf in cupboard above galley sink
• Install shelf/storage in old TV spot
• ?? Replace or plan replacement for traveler??
• AIS receiver ( delay for next year off shore?)
• Buy new , small grease gun
• Repair sole board that has swollen
• ? there are 4 more ports to re-bed... which is most likely in need?? ??
• Remove frozen blocks on deck
• Check 'working " blocks on deck
• ?? evaluate hatches -- candidate to replace or rebuild ??
•  Edit and have ship's safety manual ready for July trip.
• check/replace life lines
• build mounting for small cockpit table
• make spare spline for steering wheel
• get spare nut for steering wheel

That is it for now, more will come to mind and even more will get added once I get out and open the boat.