Status Update

A while ago I posted a list of things I wanted to 'finish' before we were ready to move out - thought would update it some.

Ya, does not really look like much progress. And you are right. progress has been a bit slow. But that is OK. Several things are in flight: new batteries on order, drawers being cut and glued up, Kitchen stove / propane locker just need final hook up, aft cabin insulation is 80% in, need to purchase and cut some more material. Selected the counter Formica, THAT in its self is progress. After Christmas Ships are done, hope to get a bit more wrapped up.

Plus, am going to start cutting down the Must Do list.

"Go Simple, go Cheap, GO NOW" is a know phrase with a lot of truth in it. **

Will push off things like the Flopper Stoppers, Sun Shades, etc. After all, don't want to use up all the good projects so there will be nothing to do once we are underway!

Updated List:

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1. Wire up backup inverter

2. Install larger battery bank

3. Install Hydronic Heating system

a. Hurricane

b. Finish piping, circulation pump

c. Interface to Motor and generator

d. Interface to Diesel Stove

4. Finish Generator

5. Install water maker

6. New Anchor platform

a. Platform

b. Rebuild Windlass

7. Propane Locker

8. Decks

a. Devil Seam

b. Bungs on deck

c. Install aft cleats

d. Move aft spring cleats to mid-ship

9. Sand / refinish lazzorete

10. Finish Lazzorete Hatches

a. Framing

b. Rain water system

c. Finish Hatches

d. Install locking system

11. Install wood access hatch in aft cabin

12. Finish Aft Cabin

a. Finish trim around Hatch

b. Insulation

c. Headliner

d. Trim around top

e. Drawers

13. Install aft head

a. Door

b. Head

c. LectraSan

14. Kitchen

a. Cook stove

b. Doors

c. Polish Diesel Stove

d. Banana Hanger

e. Framing around refrigerator

15. Soles (cork)

16. Overheads in Main cabin

17. Forward Cabin

a. Overheads

b. Trim

c. Sink counter top and faucet

18. Wash down system

a. Raw water

b. Fresh water

19. Aft external shower

20. Leaks

a. Fly bridge

b. Forward cabin around deck?

21. Repair rotten framing Port side

22. Trim and racks

a. Forward helm station: Binoculars, Handheld, etc.

23. Install SSB

24. Procure EPIRB

25. Dingy

26. Sliding Door Locks

27. Install AIS

28. Install computer

29. Flopper Stoppers

a. New Mast

b. Outriggers

c. Flopper stoppers themselves

30. Rain / Sun shades

** "The whole idea is freedom. Go simple, Go cheap, Go now." Lin Pardee.