Saturday, 14 March 2026

Refit: To-Do list

Research

 safe mast climbing solo

Caribbean cooking 



Princess auto

  • 18mm hex by  3/4" socket  18mm allen key?

Home depot  

  • anodes 4 pcs

Plastic world

  •  1/8 or 3/16" frosted black acrylic, 12X.5.75, 
  • cover for rhs of drop down is 12" X 5.75"  revise switching
  • 14X5
  • 5X7

Home 

  • Staysail sheets
  • vang for outboard lift
Chandler now
  • 6mm tack shackle, 30mm gap, 55mm depth  
  • staysail winch screws.  M8X 40mm flat head allen
  • spare head shackle  30mm wide D shackle
  • Facnor  F10 (6) and F20 (7)  pins.  need 2 and 6 respectively, 2 spares.      (repl with m6X70mm if necessary                              
  • Diesel breather hoses 22mm id, est 150” length
  • identify L&S cylinder  
  • measure drag link 
  • measure anchor chain. 10mm g40
  • identify batten pockets  (need sail)
  • Seajet 038 navy blue 
  • cutlass bearings
  • shaft seals
  • tool for facnor cars

Grenada work

Hull on the hard
  • Install new windows 
  • paint welds/hand holds
  • replace fuel tank vent hoses 22mm ID X 150in
  • new screws for staysail winches
  • new gasket for stbd fuel tank lid
  • confirm RH prop rotation Confirm pitch is 21deg.
  • bottom paint and zincs
  • clean water tanks, install additional anodes
  • complete watermaker install
  • Secure windlass remote receiver.
    • could the second one be connected?
  • add valve to fridge drain (3/4" barb)
  • cut open fridge access, install panel
  • determine source of fridge leak.  not liner  condensation on coolant line?  Insulate?
  • engine oil and filters
  • disassemble and clean windpilot clutch
  • repair or replace volvo engine control plate
  • lube engine cables
  • replace stbd solar cables - 4m ea
  • replace cutlass bearing and order spare
  • pull ethernet cables and install switch
  • rewire drop-front panel and other switching.
  • relocate USB charger in fwd cab to upper shelf

mast

  • Buy New antenna, cables   RG8X   80’/run
  • https://www.practical-sailor.com/marine-electronics/3db-vhf-antenna-test  
  • Digital 222 3db antenna recommended
  • Windex 15 purchased in Martinique -  install
  • Tricolour light (install) 
  • Foredeck light (install)
  • replace wind sensor with wired
  • Service sheaves
  • Tighten furler sections
  • relieve radar cable
  • washers for gooseneck shim
  • end for end jib and staysail halyards.
  • messenger for unused halyard
  • replace dyneema check stays
  • replace flag halyards  (small block?) 


Canvas 
  • dinghy chaps  michael 4735346866 whatsapp
  • Bags/bucket for rope anchor rodes?
  • NV canvas order
metal work

  •     liferaft cradle
  •     dorade vents
  •     anchor chute

B&G and victron Tech 

  • WS320  - this is not a robust or reliable system. Replace with ws310 or high end uk version end u


AR 007372 1000w Windlass  (Caraibe Marine, Martinique)


  • Free seizedWindlass clutch.   This willl require a tool, star or 18mm X15mm min square drive operable by a breaker bar or impact driver.
  • Install emergency windlass switch.
  • If non repairable replacement is the X2 model


Autopilot/Steering  (Martinique)

  • LeComble and schmidt spares

  • Whitlock rose joints
  • change fluid in L&S
  • Spares for l&s
  • 1.5" blocks for windpilot double swivel, two singles
  • dymeema core line for steering?
  • Facnor  F10 (6) and F20 (7)  pins.  need 2 and 6 respectively, 2 spares.      (repl with m6X70mm if necessary                              
  • Batten pockets identify
  • tack shackle 3/4" deeper
  • 2c cable for watermaker lift pump 7m
  • lifting harness for dinghy motor
  • modify lifting tackle with cleat at running end
  • 3 pin Connector for windlass remote (to make emergency spare or plug in )
  • Louvered  engine ducts (le ship)
  • Dinghy running light
  • Soft shackles for runners
  • 16mm hose barb fittings for fridge pump,  shurflo 4128-110-E04  
  • silva 70 bracket (home)

  • Relay AD L43150. (Std 4-terminal relay)
  • Larger relay for autopilot spare  - 4 terminal but bigger tabs
  • spare latch hooks Whitewater marine 2600SS.


  • new water tank lids. ?
  • Tackle boxes approx 11X7.5

From ALUBAT France (Ship to Grenada)

  • plugs for rudder bolts
  • Screws for plexi
  • plastic for CB glides
  • seals forr hydroem pump
  • Loop

 Canvas Work

  • New Dodger
  • Dinghy Chaps
  • Bag for spare anchor rode
  • sun shade forr bimini ext.

Metal Fab

  • make anchor chute
  • Alu liferaft cradle 
  • Dorade boxes

Projects at home

  • dimensions for pot lid fingers'.  Lip is 1 7/8”
  • cover for rhs of drop down is 12" X 5.75"  revise switching
  • 14X5
  • 5X7
  • breaker bar 18mmsq X 15+mm deep
  • Shelf for fridge 
  • binocs holder
  • Flashlight holder 
  • Opinel holder
  • Horn holder 
  • Thermos holder for between towel racks 
  • Spice rack for jars  1.875X4.25
  • Basket for fruit and bread
  • Maple cutting board to fill weird hole behind range 
  • Frame for top of drawers (for hardware boxes). 24.5x18.5x2.5
  • Parts to make fastener box at foot of owners berth 
  • make dropboard holders
  • glasses and flashlights binocs, hb compass holder
  • Canvas bags for spares
  • PT holder w sharpening steel. 
  • make cover for halyard winch motor 
    • Inside 10X14”, 
    • 2.5” high to clear motor 
    • Curve is minimal.  Oddly
  • make new cockpit cushions   59x20.25
  • Make More G10
  • anodes for water tanks
  • Bag for stern anchor rode need volume 18x10x10 rope only
  • Holder for bolt cutters
  • Coffee grinder and moka pot holder 
  • Salt and pepper holder 
  • Simrad Ethernet cables and field attachable jacks 
  • Ethernet switch
  • Low friction blocks for windpilot 
  • New treads for companionway
  • shelf supports for galley shelf - 28" X2
  • fish club
  • 3 more hubs for water tanks

Projects on Boat

  • replace steering fittings
  • improve anchor locker divider and isolation
  • Heat shrink boot port side 
  • Spray dodger again.
  • test hydrogen
  • install starboard side fuel tank gasket
  • replace fuel breather hoses.
  • Refin companionway area and new treads. 
  • How to store pot lids?  Plastic fingers!
  • Install watermaker
  • remove and reinstall hyd pump.  Check leak. 
  • reinstall traveller screws
  • small fuse block for ent. Stereo, vhf on same cut 
  • Hook for anchor locker lid 
  • Cleat for anchor safety line 
  • fix dodger snap
  • Lift latch for fwd floor
  • repair dodger straps
  • mount HH VHF charging cradles, hang commanmic 
  • Update navionics 
  • Rack for screwdrivers/oft-used tools.  
  • revise and relabel panel, label autopilot power
  • Revise switches in drop down  (new panel)
  • glue trim at nav cabinet door and cabin sole near galley
  • Fix outboard
  • Install stbd  Fuel tank gaskets 
  • Replace garden hoses on fuel tank vents 
  • hang cleats for dock lines
  • BBQ mount?  Fcking thing….
  • STAPLE OVERHEAD
    Mount first aid kit by galley
  • relocate liferaft cradle to cabin top
  • mount ipad etc for backup behind nav station
  • Check screws and pads on hinges -fwd ps anchor locker, lowest helm seat plate, upper 3 on SS hatch lid 
  • improve winch button mounting
  • Drill finger hole in large panel and fit small panel properly in stbd aft cabin
    Cut access hatch for breakers in p/s aft cabin
  • repair ps aft cabin plywood
    Make fastener storage box fwd of drawer
  • safety wire dst 810 when replaced.  Locate blocking plug 
  • inventory above water skin fittings.
  • Relocate cabin heater.
  • Install Propane solenoid 
  • longer screws/nuts for staysail winches  M8X40
  • Finish 220v wiring (box for splices  in owners cabin)
  • Install new gas detector/heat sensor
  • install reading/dome lights
  • install one more anode in stbd water tank, 3 more in port.  (I have two hubs aboard). 
  • Water filter at galley tap.  
  • relocate extra chain to chain locker 
  • program multi plus 

Rope work

  • Make mooring bridle lines
  • Make second anchor bridle
  • make dinghy hanger bridle with shackles
  • lanyards for pelican hooks and shackles
  • Make lead line for when dst fails again 
  • means of latching dinghy to boat?
  • flag halyards
  • Short length of nylon rode for tandem anchoring

Engine spares

  • Better and spare alternator 
  • starter  have one
  • order spare volvo penta shaft seal  828422
  • cutlass bearings
  • Spare Lift pump  got
  • replacement engine panel

Rig Parts

  • 25mm velcro for furler pre-feeders  DONE
  • new staysail sheets  12mm dia X 16m ea  may hae in loft
  • 1.5" low friction blocks for windpilot  Have one shaefer double.   

items to purchase for Oct 2026

  • Egg containers DONE
  • Windlass oil seal 35-45-7  DONE
  • #4 mokka pot gaskets   DONE
  • Egg containers 2X6 DONE
  • Watermaker hose.  1/2” of needs maybe 4m if possible to splice.  , same.   Otherwise - 9m?  DONE
  • T27 torx bit  DONE
  • 5266ca for 125vac inverter  DONE
  • faston terminals - selection DONE
  • cable ties - orange and yellow DONE
  • green electrical tape. DONE
  • jumpers/alligator clips DONE
  • Repair lofrans remote DONE
  • needle-nosed pliers DONE

  • Field attachable mm and ff nmea
  • Switch and Ethernet cables for b&g
  • RJ45 crimper
  • one navico ethernet cable
  • Connector/jb box/system for mast 
  • make Sail ties
  • toilet paper holders
  • max 15"wide monitor, ideally 12v
  • larger bowls to match existing?
  • myers hub for water tank
  • Brady labels
  • more water tank anodes
  • 6 usb chargers (2 ordered)
  • Small printer for customs docs

  • Bring more star and puckboard
  • suzuki flush fitting suzuki 55181-95200
  • suzuki carb rebuild kit
  • 12v 23A type batteries for windlass remotes
  • known good apple cables
  • 8" zipper for backpack
  • diesel resistant Gasket material 
  • Bag for reels
  • Freezer packs for fridge/cooler.
  • Larger cooler bag for defrosting 
  • 2 ea quality 40a breakers (hydro gen, max 350w, 220 typ?)
  • Npt to push on fittings

  • cockpit light?

  • Better selection of woodworking files
  • Small file handle 
  • Small hole saw mandrel. 
  • Bigger bowls to match existing?
  • Cylindrical knobs for panel - 12x22mm
  • Masher 
  • Diff coloured tool bags/luggage tags 
  • Material for companionway steps?
  • case/RAM for iPad A16


Future work

  • Reconfigure 220v switching
  • Reconfigure DC switching and access 
  • relocate engine panel
  • Ventilation - dorades fwd of main cabin hatch and dome on foredeck?
  • Replace pod with scanstrut SPH-31-w or lewmar extra wide

Anchor handling 

  • Add chain ramp
  • Move additional chain to anchor locker
  • Plastic for floor 
  • Hangers for mooring/bridle lines 
  • Second bower anchor

Instrument strategy

  • Master/slave both mfds using commercial Ethernet swith
  • Update software
  • Wired wind inst
  • Redundant iPad and gps
  • Test Redundant gps for computer/opencpn
  • Ram mount for iPad A16
  • Din rail mount Ethernet switch 
  • Rj45 crimper and connectors 
  • Long simrad Ethernet cable 
  • anodes 110 (4.5")  
  • anodes 140mm  4.5 and 5.5" 
  • TACTIX 320078 parts bin  14in
  • M10, m8, m6 taps
  • solder sucker
  • curtain fabric Fabricland (blue) 21840 21.99<20% pitch black 7635AD $19<50%
  • More Mika sanding screen things 
  • Cable gland Panzer gauge 13.5

brush for vaccuum

document/inventory

  • Document and indicate through hulls
  • anodes
  • Document and assess critical hoses 
  • Document compass and pedestal cover design
  • Document engine belts 
  • template fitted Tool roll for wrenches
  • measure large hatches for bug screens
  • determine tool storage strategy
  • Water tank lids, make, model, size.
  • Engine mounts, including durometer stamp
  • Stanchion  sleeves in base
  • Shelf in fridge   
  • teak, oak
  • material for delrin slides
  • measure for jacklines and check
  • shorepower adaptors
    • 30a 125VAC NEMA M>IEC blue female  (to adapt shore power)
    • 15A 125VAC NEMA M > IEC blue female (to adapt shore power)
    • IEC standard plug to NEMA Female - mark 125VAC only 

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