Where are we in the TODO list?
Pretty far, actually. TK suggested I provide pictures. Hearing that from a professional photographer is encouraging.
Day 1
- Move the anchor to make room to have bowsprit repaired.
- Install Dodger.
- Install Bimini.
- Blow leaf debris from deck.
- Replace Flow Rite battery water filling system.
- Replace Fresh water pump breaker. Uncovered another problem.
Day 2
- Fresh water pump didn’t work. Likely loose spade connector. See 2025 Commissioning
- Perko 4” door latch.
- Mount bell on mizzen.
- Grease winch and outboard.
- Take galley supplies to rental unit and run through dishwasher.
- Address fuel flow issue. Emptied a few ounces from low spot. See 2025 Commissioning
Day 3
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Clean more pots & pans. Throw out some things (like the plastic bag collection) that were soaked during Hurricane Ian.
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Rig Dorade vents.
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Address broken bowsprit platform. I have a plan to reinforce the wooden structure. We may get something completely different, but I have a plan. What's important is this didn't just "wear out". I hit a dock really hard and the anchor was wrenched down into the woodwork. It's mostly solid; what's important is not hitting a dock.
Hole in the bowsprit -
Rig Life Sling. Doubled figure 8, used for rock climbing, and then the free end stitched down.
Lifesling sewn to pad-eye -
Inflate fenders. Big Bertha is a ball. Two blue footballs with fabric covers. Three white cylinders in various states of rotty discoloration.
Our collection of fenders -
Rig boat hooks.
- Rig on-deck solar panels. There's a small 55W panel to starboard (left in the picture), and a 110W panel to port (right in the picture).
On deck flexible panels