 Time marches on. As the
years passed, it became increasingly clear that it was time
for Glissando to spend at least part of a winter
inside the shop, one way or another; she hadn't been indoors
since 2003, other than a brief varnishing session in the
spring of 2008.
After 7 seasons' use, plus
one season--2006--where
she wasn't in the water (a horribly neglected year in her
history), I felt that it was time to address a few things in
order to keep her in top condition. The need for
maintenance never stops--and that includes periodic sessions
of more intensive work. |
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Here is at least a partial list of things
I'd like to address during the upcoming off season--subject
to change, additions, and subtractions.
- Repaint the hull<--Starting
soon: Mid-November
- New name and hailing
port graphics<--After
paint
- Replace
non-functioning wind instruments<--Research
Underway
- Replace forward hatch<--Complete
Reconfigure anchor
platform and rollers<--Decided to
leave it alone- Repaint the nonskid<--Starting
soon: Mid-November
- Varnish (always)<--Toerails
complete; other underway
sporadically/as needed till spring launching
- Relocate and replumb
the galley sink sump to a more convenient location<--Complete
- Renew sink faucets and
fix nagging annoyances<--Complete
- Remove the engine to
allow for thorough engine room cleaning and hose
replacement<--Maybe
- Bi-annual shaft
coupling removal and repainting<--Removed
from boat, repainted, and ready to reinstall
- Clean bilge<--Complete
- Contract outside
fabrication of new jumper struts (one-piece,
like this)
Seriously consider
replacing the water tank with a new, larger one<--Duly
considered, but not
going to happen- Contract outside
modification of the dodger to provide removable wings
and to repair miscellany<--Measuring
Nov 18
Seriously consider new
mainsail (or modify old, if financially sensible) with
shorter foot and standard roach<--No- Install threaded
fitting in cabin sole to allow cockpit table to be used
in the cabin<--On
Hand/Installation soon
Replace threaded
fitting for table in cockpit sole with a metal one; why
did I choose Marelon before?<--OK- Replace corroded
holding tank vent fitting<--Underway/On
Hand for installation post-paint
- Regular maintenance
items too numerous to list<--Underway
The refit began,
I suppose, with the
fall haulout on September 30, 2008; shortly thereafter,
I put the boat inside the "spare" bay in my shop, where I
anticipated she could spend at least part of the winter.
I looked forward to sprucing her up and dealing with several
minor, yet irritating, issues that had been ongoing. |
