4/20 First day -
- Remove winter cover
- Screwdriver disappears down port deck drain by bad luck
- Attempt to retrieve screwdriver- unsuccessful
- Access port for rear of engine measured
- Bimini and dodger reinstalled
- Solar option explored
4/24
- Access port installed in quarter berth
- Install re-pitched prop
- Zincs installed
- Batteries hooked up
- Depth Transponder tested and proved inop
- Attempt to retrieve screwdriver- unsuccessful
5/1-5/2
- Deck sanded, cleaned and lightened
- Transponder removed (7 hrs of effort)
- Washed and waxed hull
- Solar prelim install and functioning
- Teak oil deck
- Attempt to retrieve screwdriver - unsuccessful
5/8-5/9
- Commission engine
- Remove deck drain hose (very difficult location) to retrieve lost screwdriver (2 hrs)
- Replace old hose with new – didn’t make sense to put back 39 year old hose due to difficult location
- Install new depth transducer
- Paint bottom
- Clean and wax cabin top
- Reinstall barbecue on stern rail
- Reinstall wifi antenna
- Final install of solar system
Left to do before launch
- Bring gear to boat including Pip
- Clean and reposition speed transducer
- Begin electrical panel clean up
- Finish bottom paint under stanchions
- Clean interior
- Commission and fill water tanks
- Commission water heater
Launch scheduled 5/18
