Slipped out to the boat yesterday for a few hours to complete "putting her back together" - also known as bending on sails... Genoa is now back on the furler (which was lubricated), and I also test raised the main to make sure it is sliding smoothly - no issues on either. Checked the bilges just to be sure (dry), so I'm now ready to go sailing... no options this weekend (busy and non-optimal tide times)..
Lastly, and purely for reference, I completed the following this winter gone:
- Source better fixing bolts for mastfoot/tabernacle (they are better, but still not perfect)
- Drill the bow roller to take a locking pin (to keep the rope or chain in the roller)
- Finish painting cabin [clicky]
- Washboards - repainted (padlock hasp to do) [clicky]
- Cockpit locker lids - replaced in 12mm ply
- Hinges/locks for cockpit locker lids [clicky]
- Antenna fitted
- Masthead light fitted (and windex) [clicky]
- Antifouled [clicky]
- Outboard serviced
- Genoa sheet cam-cleats replaced [clicky]
- Varnished rubbing strip [clicky]
- Varnished grab rails
- Varnished push-pit board [clicky]
- Serviced Life Jackets
- Serviced tender launching trolley wheels
Steve - looks like you had a busy winter - will all pay off now the sailing season's here
ReplyDeleteMax - was a good one once it got going... started late (weather) but managed to cram a surprising amount in...
DeleteThat's a substantial list that you have worked your way through - congratulations. One of the consolations of doing so much work is that some of the jobs won't have to been done again, or for a few years at least.
ReplyDeleteHolding out for some sailing photos - on that score - it IS often a hard job getting photos of your own boat sailing unless you go out with another yacht in a pre-meditated way to get them! - Good sailing.