The
followingis my current and constantly changing list of winter maintenance tasks for Bolero as of 21 October 2008. It is mostly fine tuning and upgrades but I want to try and start good habits.
Winterizing & Storage
* Finish boat shed (underway)
* Remove everything from Bolero and fresh water wash
* Wash sails, lines, mast & boom and anchor rode
* Build scaffolding
* Setup boat shed storage & work area (lights, bench, shelves etc)
Rigging
* Install track for reefing cars
* Find suitable reef hooks and install
* Install reefing winch & rope clutch on boom
* Install reef ties on mainsail
* Replace one of the mainsheet block to relieve binding
* Re-rig backstay to mast attachment
* Replace clevis pin cotter pins with rings
* Assembly rigging spare parts
* Get Velcro for turnbuckles & jib
* Whip all line ends
* Create & install boom vang and boom kicker (if possible)
* Think about running outhaul and downhaul lines aft
* Mast wedge system
* Think about wooden whisker pole
Paint & Varnish
* Three coats of varnish to aft hatch, sliding companionway hatch and hatch boards
* Paint cabin settees
* Light sand and two coats of bottom paint
* Create new tiller or upgrade varnish on old one
* Touch up paint on anchor locker door repair
Alterations & Repairs
* Add brass solid back to cockpit coamings and lengthen section for aft cleat (protect oar instead & wait a bit on toe rail brass)
* Trim cockpit sole to relieve binding
* Alter bilge pump strainer location to maximize bilge water removed
* Rework bilge pump exit hose to ease installation
* Work on anchor locker door to improve opening
* Look for alternative locking method for aft hatch
* Fix oar and oarlock system
* Fix minor rudder tube leak
Canvas Work
* Sew jib bag, mainsail cover and cockpit cover side curtains
* Design & build cabin cushions
* Rubber / Canvas mast boot
* Add toe rail tie-down hooks for cockpit cover
Upgrades
* Find suitable small dinghy
* Assemble cookware, bedding etc and create storage in forward hold
* Get oil anchor lamp (Done)
* Cabin lamps
* Fabricate stove mount
* Implement alternative toilet system
* Fuel holders and storage location
* Finish & print custom logbook
* Create custom chart book
* Assemble boat tool kit
* Fix & upgrade mooring chock pin and pin retention system
* Think about mid-cleats
Misc
* Decide on whether to put name on transom
* Hull ID number and registration, yuck