Boat's just back - and just a few more todos :-)

The mast is still down which is handy as we are going to run the anenometer for the instruments up the mast (and remove the aft pole on which they are standing right now)

The trailer got a little makeup in the process: pumped up tires and rewiring of the electrical stuff. Looking good. We feel that the rust battle with the trailer is probably a lost battle. The trailer will probably last another 3-4 years, after which, perhaps it might be better trying to change over to a galvanized one?

July is a big month for Elise! Nationals and LongPac!!!

For the Feeder race to Santa Cruz

1. Fix tiller/rudder connection
2. Move fairleads up one level (better angle with winches)
3. install new cup holders (at the back) - parts on order
4. put mast back up and tune up boat
5. run NKE instruments up the mast
6. fix small engine
7. fix tiller extension clip
8. install adjustable cars
9. Replace VHF (on order)
10. fix screw for port side lee cloth over settee (might need re-threading/bigger bolt)
11. fix sailing watch (seal didn't seem to be very tight...got water inside during the Coastal Cup)

For Nationals/Return from Nationals (the Nationals are in Santa Cruz this year)

1. Mount stereo + speakers
2. Find a way to secure new engine

For LongPac (Double-Handed, it is an SSS race)

1. Move bilge pump outlet from cockpit drain to true throughull
2. Motor mount: weep, waterproof, strengthen
3. Calibrate/test NKE autopilot
4. Connect up spare autopilot
5. Cleanup wires in nav table
6. check and fix moisture levels in rudder
7. Install external halyard
8. install setup for laptop (car charger already purchased)
9. first aid kit
10. mount offshore lifeline (to remove post race)
11. mount and test solar panel (to remove post race)
12. install emergency rudder mount (to remove post race)
13. fix screw for port side settee lee cloth
14. rent liferaft
15. Get charts (on order)
16. Get personal VHF with GPS (on order)
17. MOB practice
18. Emergency drills
19. Rent sat phone with data port
20. Qualifying sail (40 miles DH)
21. Find a way to secure emergency rudder
22. Provisioning list + shopping
23. Register EPIRB for that race
24. Fit water bladder (+ 6 gallon water jug)
25. Make deviation card for compass

ASAP but not linked to any particular event

1. fix gelcoat chips
2. wooden work
3. leak oil on settees