The Dream and The List

The ever morphing list of boat projects.

Chapter 2 of This Old Boat by Don Casey The Dream talks about defining why you have the boat. What's your dream day on the water like? Then it directs you to write down a list of everything needed to be done to the boat to achieve this dream.

The dream #

A pretty boat, easy to sail, comfortable for day cruises and overnight getaways on the river, and capable of going for three or four nights as far as Rottnest (12 nm) or Busselton (120 nm).

The list of everything #

Based on the method in the book but simplifying it (because I'm not good at detailed planning) break it into safety, structure, feature, and finish. Tasks should ideally be completed in that order - but sometimes you might need to do something out of order because it's more fun or you have all the bits or it fits into the time available.

This list will grow and change as i do and redo things.

Turning the list from the last post into a plan. First divide into the categories; structure (A), feature (B), finish (C). Divide those into categories of urgency; immediate (1), less urgent (2), someday (3). Out of these extract safety (S1).

Safety #

• remove and fiberglass through hulls
• install scuppers for cockpit drains
• neaten wiring runs (poly pipe?)
• put fuse inline with motor extension lead
• new halyards and spares
• sort out 8mm reefing arrangement
• new life jackets
• navigation lights
• fixed radio and antenna

Structure #

• seal holes in deck with epoxy
• put poly pipe around side stays
• remove old mast and boom fittings
• remove and fair and paint rudder
• Straighten spinnaker deck eye
• fix spinnaker poles
• Move spinnaker pole deck eyes aft
• Align mast support under mast step
• Fabricate and install mast lowering shroud extenders
• replace standing rigging
• install larger above waterline scupper for anchor well drain
• epoxy, redrill, and reseal all through deck and cabin holes
• move main halyard clutch to mast and mount rope toggle for slack
• install 24v batteries and system
• fix / replace hatch hinge
• rust proof, epoxy, and fair keel
• glue-glass windows
• Re-do cabin drop boards (double as cockpit table?)
• sort out new 5hp equivalent motor
• new cabin floor and pva grip
• cabin step
• fabricate and install rear swim ladder
• remove side ladder mounts
• sort out main foot tension arrangement
• new 12v system and DC - DC converter
• sort out new larger motor
• measure, buy, and fit new main and jib sheets (12mm dia.)
• make single strand jib sheet with special shackle
• put poly pipe around baby stays

Feature #

• Remove unused deck hardware
• remove lifeline bases
• attach saddles for boom tent
• Replace rub rail
• Huntingford Helm Impeder
• waterproof anderson plug in cockpit
• make anchor light rechargeable
• cockpit lights
• cabin lights
• v berth bed support planks
• gimbal for jet boil
• engine mount in cabin
• remove / replace compass
• waterproof cockpit locker
• sliding porta potti
• new sail hatch management
• mast step mounted table
• gas lift struts for pop top
• new pop top supports
• cockpit shower and privacy
• cabin iPad (tv) and speaker mount
• Remove front bulkhead
• remove front shelves
• mount rope tidy buttons
• mount phone / ipad in cockpit
• get Andrew to help rationalise old sails and dispose of unusable ones after salvaging hardware
• new lithium batteries
• new engine mount to raise and lower
• new battery monitor
• get Andrew to make new #3 and #2 jib
• make stainless steel arch for stern

Finish #

• paint topsides
• paint antifoul
• Repair fiberglass blisters
• print new name, rego, logo, and club id
• paint deck
• v berth mattress
• paint cabin
• print crew shirts
• cockpit seat cushions
• Re-do cupboard doors and latches
• Paint locker hatches
• Paint lockers
• Make galley covers (Ikea chopping boards)
• Soft furnishings
• Get tiller cover made
• sand and oil tiller