Saturday, 14 March 2026

Refit: To-Do list

Domestic stuff  (Martinique)

  • Small rice cooker
  • Corkscrew
  • TP holder
  • Peeler
  • max 15"wide monitor, 
  • anchovy paste
  • salad spinner
  • robot marie?
  • bowls?
  • graph paper book for project drawings

masthead work. (Grenada) 

B&G and victron Tech (Pochon, Martinique, See Philippe Jambon)

  • DST810


  • WS320


  • Troubleshoot radar and windTroubleshoot radar
  • understand integration of chartplotters - wifi?
  • program multiplus
  • troubleshoot VEdirect
  • victron cable for solar

AR 007372 1000w Windlass  (Caraibe Marine, Martinique)




  • Repair windlass remote (home)
  • Free Windlass clutch
  • Install emergency windlass switch
  • Ruggedize wiring for remote
  • Chain counter?

Autopilot/Steering  (Martinique)

  • LeComble and schmidt spares
  • rose joints
  • change fluid in L&S
  • Spares for L&S

Plastics  (Martinique)

  • Order acrylic for remaining deck windows 8mm,   320mm X 2057mm  12.5"X81"
  • make discs for speakers Fusion XS  F-40, 99mm ID, 135mmOD, 13mm min thickness.

Sail hardware  (Martinique)

  • Facnor  pins
  • Wichard snap shackles
  • 2 operable Headboard shackles 

Chandlery (Martinique)

  • Dinghy running light
  • anti chafe for 7mm shrouds
  • Soft shackles for runners or wichard toerail parts
  • Stainless locks
  • wichard shackles per above
  • 17mm hose barb fittings for fridge pump,  shurflo 4128-110-E04  


  • hook to grab mooring
  • Relay AD L43150
  • spare latch hooks Whitewater marine 2600SS.
  • hook type turnbuckles for windpilot
  • low friction blocks for windpilot 


  • shower spray head
  • new water tank lids

From ALUBAT France (Ship to Grenada)

  • plugs for rudder bolts
  • Screws for plexi
  • plastic for CB glides

Metal Fab

  • make anchor chute
  • Solar rack

Projects at home

  • binocs holder
  • Flashlight holder 
  • Frame for top of drawers (for hardware boxes)
  • make dropboard holders
  • glasses and flashlights binocs, hb compass holder
  • Projects on boat
  • Canvas bags for spares
  • PT holder
  • 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

Projects on Boat

  • Install watermaker
  • remove and reinstall hyd pump
  • reinstall traveller screws
  • small fuse block for ent
  • Hook for anchor locker lid 
  • fix dodger snap
  • Lift latch for fwd floor hoard 
  • Hook for owners’ cabin 
  • lash dodger
  • latch electronics cab
  • replace USB chargers
  • Get VEdirect working
  • test hydrogen
  • mount HH VHF
  • Update navionics 
  • Rack for screwdrivers/oft-used tools.  
  • revise and relabel panel
  • switches in drop down.
  • install nmea/autopilot control  at helm
  • install commandmic
  • run cable for MFD
  • glue trim at nav cabinet door and cabin sole near galley
  • Fix outboard
  • Install watermaker 
  • Tweak anchor buoy.
  • Install Fuel tank gaskets (ne is finished)
  • hang cleats for dock lines
  • BBQ mount
  • 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
  •  confirm hydrocharger operation
  • Drill finger hole in large panel and fit small panel properly in stbd aft cabin 
  • repair ps aft cabin plywood
  • Verify through hull hose clamps
  • inventory above water skin fittings.
  • Relocate cabin heater.
  • Propane solenoid 
  • Install command mic
  • longer screws/nuts for staysail winches
  • bulkhead in electrical area for solar controllers.
  • Finish 220v wiring 
  • Fridges/freezer barrier
  • Install new gas detector/heat sensor
  • install reading/dome lights
  • install one more anode in stbd water tank, 3 more in port.
  • Water filter at galley tap.  
  • relocate extra chain to chain locker.
  • replace leaky water tank lids

Rope work

  • Make mooring bridle lines
  • Make second anchor bridle
  • make dinghy hanger bridle with shackles
  • lanyards for pelican hooks and shackles

Engine spares

  • Better and spare alternator 
  • starter
  • order spare volvo penta shaft seal  828422
  • Spare Lift pump

Future work

  • Reconfigure 220v switching
  • Reconfigure DC switching and access 
  • relocate engine panel
  • Ventilation - dorades fwd of main cabin hatch and dome on foredeck?


  • Admin/Tech

  • confirm health insurance 
  • charge and configures spare phone






  • anodes 110 (4.5")  
  • anodes 140mm  4.5 and 5.5" 
  • Harken stop blocks for furlers 
  • 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
  • cover for rhs of drop down is 12" X 5.75"



brush for vaccuum

document/inventory

  • Document and indicate through hulls
  • Document and assess critical hoses 
  • Document required hand holds 
  • Document compass and pedestal cover design
  • Document engine belts 
  • Document engine mounts
  • 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 

  • Measure for plexiglass panel to cover all sins below elect panels

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