On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:37:14 -0500, " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT
comREMOVETHIS wrote:

Once the weather breaks I have a ton of work to do before we launch.

1. Rip out cockpit carpeting and install new carpeting.
2. Install new helm seat and pedestal.
3. Install second battery and A/B switch.
4. Gelcoat repair on 3 dings.
5. Epoxy coat the bottom (the boat was always trailered before and has no
bottom paint)
6. Bottom paint the bottom
7. Install bimini.
8. Install new CD player/FM radio.

Items 3, 7 and 8 may wait till the boat is launched and dockside....it all
depends on how fast I get the other stuff done and if the weather
cooperates.

So how about you? What things do you have to do to your boat before Spring
launch.

There are things that I /should/ do, one of these years:

Additional fiberglassing around the transom and under the foredeck.
Repair gelcoat damage.
Repaint top and bottom.
Repaint the trailer.


Alas, I'll probably just have time to do what I've done for the past
couple years:

Apply new registration stickers.
Check the tiller rope's tension.
Check, change, and/or fill assorted lubes, greases, and oils.
Turn the key and motor away.


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as simply messing about in boats." -- Kenneth Grahame
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