Well winter is here, so the job list begins.....

[jerryat]

You may care to consider doing what we've had for years. We have a Firdell Blipper radar reflector and have three bands of this tape around it.

It's visible at that height for a hell of a long way, even with a hand-held torch and, as the radar reflecter is visible virtually 360 degs (except the mast width) can be seen for any direction.

Believe me, it really works and is a LOT cheaper than Full Circles long lengths. This stuff is very expensive per foot IIRC.

 

[Evadne]

I keep a list on the computer, usually about 20-30 each year, with varying degrees of urgency, of which I typically finish half or more. At launch time I can cut and paste the unfinished jobs to next year's list. Some of them are getting quite old now!

 

[FullCircle]

jerryat et al,
I bought a job lot off ebay for about 2 quid a metre.

If you google for 3m hi visibility reflective tape it comes up with a heap of suppliers. Generally you can get it from sign makers and stores that specialise in road signs, cones etc.

I will also be putting this on the coachroof as well. It is already on all my lifesaving equipment including the danbuoy, liferings, lifejacket lights, in fact just about anywhere with a reasonable plastic surface to stick to.

It aint cheap but its better than the alternative.

 

[Pinnacle]

A question if I may?

Is it really a good idea to install a halyard bag in the anchor locker to store the leccy windlass remote control? Will it not get soaked when you take a green one over the bow?

Or is yours truly waterproof?

 

[FullCircle]

It looks it, we shall see. The plug is.
The anchor locker lid is a fairly tight fit, and is cavernous, so unlikely to fill with water. Be worried if it did!
Will not be leaving it there for weeks/months at a time, just a handy place to put it rather than dangling into the locker. Will also contain the other anchoring accoutrements too, like shackles, marker bouy & line, hooks etc.

 

[jerryat]

Hi Full Circle!

Yep, I bought an enormous roll of the stuff over ten years ago at what seemed a hell of high price at the time, so have plenty to see out my sailing life. It was much cheaper to do that than buy it by the (then) foot!

Like you, everything from the Danbuoy and liferings to our two inflatables has the stuff stuck on it and I totally agree that it's worth every penny.

 

[Pinnacle]

Ok.

Only reason I asked was that Bro in law has a SO 35 and if you take a green one over the bow, lots of it shoots down the opening where the shank of the anchor/chain runs from the roller back to the windlass.

On balance, I am sure you will find it a great help to have it close to hand when needed.

 

[Danny Jo]

Blimey! You've done well. Mine's been out of the water for six weeks, and I'm stuck on job number 4:

1. Drain hot engine oil, replace filter and oil, remove impellor (sh**, that was lucky, torn impellor blades overdue for replacement).

2. Remove sails, list repairs required, flake and pack, make mental note to phone sailmaker.

3. Wash warps and sheets, whip loose ends.

4. Make a complete list of winter jobs (up to about 40 and counting).

Good luck

Mark

 

[ShipsWoofy]

Questions ....

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Change from Camping Gaz to Calor and have dual switchable regulators to swap into either.


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What are these, I was considering just changing the regulator as required by unclamping the pipe. I want to carry 3, if this winter gets really cold I intend to buy a propane bottle. Do you have a link.

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Add submersible cleats to transom step for tying off dinghy

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whaz tha' then?

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Add light to inside of anchor locker

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I have a torch clamped inside the lid, this allows it to be also grabbed quickly for use anywhere up front. By hanging upside down, it will also work as a lock light. Have a knife there too.

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adjust Rudder position sensor

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yes, my bit of string needs adjusting too /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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SOLAS reflection tape on mast

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excellent

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paint SSR on dinghy
install cleat to aft of windlass
Install Pad eye to foredeck for downhaul
Fit new spin pole eye to mast
touch up boot top paint
pole uphaul line
pole downhaul line
dining table new design for folding or extension
clock/barometer
storage drawer in navigator area
shelves in stbd cupboard for glasses
shelves in port cupboard for
1st aid kit mounting above wet locker shelf
service winches
wash all turning blocks
red cover for chart light
red light for galley
red light to mast base underside
red light to heads
engine cover cutout in heads
shelving in heads cupboards
Design and mock up the holding tank installation in the workshop area.
Look at and install 110a alternator in place of current 60a
Install Adverc Smart battery charging
Battery monitor
remark the anchor chain with yellow paint
grease battery terminals
oxalic acid to stbd shroud base rust stain area.
repair windex
change topping lift for dyneema halyard
spinnaker pole to J
change prop
replace shaft anodes
add hull anode
mattress to forecabin
chart locker to forecabin
valet sails
wash all ropes
replace stanchion .oops!
bowsprit
folding worktop over cooker
rudder bearings
lubricate steering gear
wash out autopilot gear
re-epoxy keel.grrr.
lee cloth to forecabin
lee cloth to saloon berth
replace lazyjack lines, add turn blocks

Jim boatfixing earlier 2006

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Surely easier to buy a new boat? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[sailorman]

Ahem

GOOD JOB shes a New boat then Jim

God help the rest of us
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[FullCircle]

Re: Questions ....

>> Add submersible cleats to transom step for tying off dinghy


whaz tha' then?<<

Like these only better. Submersible so you dont step on 'em accidentally on the bathing platform

 

[FullCircle]

Re: Ahem

<<GOOD JOB shes a New boat then Jim

God help the rest of us >>

Trouble is Rog, most of these jobs are because they are not available as standard on todays production boats, and not many are seen on the 'Superior' brands either.
And I like boatfixing, as is fairly obvious.
Boatfixing jobs quoted this season - I am being made redendant. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[sailorman]

Re: Ahem

Sorry to here the Job nus Jim
if you want more boat jobs PM me /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Cotillion]

Boat is currently under offer subject to survey so my list is;

Wash the inflatable tender.

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[Sixpence]

Re: Ahem

Let me know if you need a hand Jim , anything for another trip /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif