It's just around the corner, right? Right!?
Wondering what y'all have in mind for projects this year before we delve into the peak of sunset cocktail season. I would have put this thread in Maintenance and Mechanical but it seems more like a chat topic than mechanical advice/guidance seeking.
This year I'm thinking a bunch of the cosmetic stuff I've been putting off and a few other bits and bobs. I hate to admit it but I see how deferred maintenance can pile up. The hard work put into the boat at one time just kinda keeps working.... until it doesn't, I suppose. Trying to get myself motivated to knock some projects out this year.
- Fix some random gelcoat scratches
- Buff/wax.... this year is the year.............. I keep putting it off.
- Replace the forward dorade scoop
- Combine my 4 separate hatch boards into one or two boards so they're less of a pain
- Replace my broken dinette table pedestal
- replace cabinet latches
- build out the ex-wine rack into a useable cabinet
bigger, more expensive daydream projects are like:
- backstay adjuster
- replace the furler
- lithium batteries
- replace the old, freezing-murderous and battery-hogging fridge unit
mechanical stuff will hopefully be limited, but:
- raw water pump keeps eating impellers so I have to figure that out
- i should service the steering cables at some point
Any other inspirational projects or things you're considering?
Wondering what y'all have in mind for projects this year before we delve into the peak of sunset cocktail season. I would have put this thread in Maintenance and Mechanical but it seems more like a chat topic than mechanical advice/guidance seeking.
This year I'm thinking a bunch of the cosmetic stuff I've been putting off and a few other bits and bobs. I hate to admit it but I see how deferred maintenance can pile up. The hard work put into the boat at one time just kinda keeps working.... until it doesn't, I suppose. Trying to get myself motivated to knock some projects out this year.
- Fix some random gelcoat scratches
- Buff/wax.... this year is the year.............. I keep putting it off.
- Replace the forward dorade scoop
- Combine my 4 separate hatch boards into one or two boards so they're less of a pain
- Replace my broken dinette table pedestal
- replace cabinet latches
- build out the ex-wine rack into a useable cabinet
bigger, more expensive daydream projects are like:
- backstay adjuster
- replace the furler
- lithium batteries
- replace the old, freezing-murderous and battery-hogging fridge unit
mechanical stuff will hopefully be limited, but:
- raw water pump keeps eating impellers so I have to figure that out
- i should service the steering cables at some point
Any other inspirational projects or things you're considering?