Next winter will be different as the standing rigging needs doing, and I think I will also take the opportunity at the same time to replace the current genoa roller furling with a more up to date, and new, system..
Completed list...
- Genoa needed a new sacrificial strip as the old one was 10+ years old and beginning to shred - got that back from Batt Sails who did a lovely job for about £12'ish a metre to remove old, and replace with new.
- Boom/sail cover needed attention - I bought this in 2019, and compared with the previous one it is in far better condition than the other one was. The previous one lasted 6 years, this one is 6 years old this year, albeit we had a year of Covid where it didn't get a lot of UV - the material is OK'ish - just a little fragile on the fold lines, so I took the opportunity to reinforce the back of those with some sail repair tape, but the Velcro ties are shot so I am now having to secure with a length of line as well - new one next year I suspect
Regular/annual items:
- Installed the temporary winter cockpit locker lids and brought the proper ones home to keep out of the winter weather; they're looking ok
- Rub down and coat (or two) of paint (as needed) -
- locker lids - have been rubbed down, grey epoxy primer'ed on the weaker/compromised surfaces, and two coats of paint applied to upper surfaces..
- Wash boards - gave them two coats at the end of last season but they have been rubbed down, grey epoxy primered on the weaker/compromised surfaces, two coats white applied, they'll need attention in the next week or so though as we have some paint cracks
- Tiller pilot support - done..
- Tiller pilot clip rest - done..
- Tender - minor scratches on the bottom as a result of general wear and tear repainted..
- Rub down and coat of wood preservative or varnish (as needed).
- cockpit board
- rubbing strakes - done at the start of the winter - they may now need a touch up..
- hand rails
- Antifoul - done.. Cruising Performer again this year.. just one coat though as an experiment..
- Service outboard - Bursledon Outboards did a good job - very pleased..
- Serviced the Life Jackets
- Pick up chain:
- shackle for swivel to mooring buoy replaced '24/'25
- Pressure washed and pre- launch topsides wash done..