Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Still ToDos on Elise

Sail Inventory

 

  • Try out Libra's Spinnaker
  • Add the frog logo on a new spinnaker + New spinnaker is on order (race 3/4 - Elise has a 1.5oz too for heavier weather) - DELIVERY SHOULD BE THIS WEEK

Glass/Epoxy Work

 

  • Epoxy fixed end of companion way hatch end points (for lock) - READY!!!
  • -- reseal and fix spider cracks in gel coat / cockpit (in progress)

Offshore and short-handed Improvements

  • Seal off companionway hatch with weather strip
  • chafe protection for halyards
  • buy new plexiglas bottom door 
  • Make equipment location chart & display it
  • Add sheets to storm jib (away from #4)
  • Investigate a way to generate power during the night to run autopilot
  • Band it tool or Spanish Windlass
  • Add a second track on the mast for the trysail to make it easy to hoist
  • G10 a way to hold emergency rudder inside and a way to hold a big anchor
  • Get new bolt cutter capable of slicing through rod
  • Add 2nd solar panel

Living Quarters

  • Tighten Metal Lifting Eye above keel boats (it wiggles)
  • Fix wooden support for the engine. got chipped at

Racing Improvements

  • Thicken cover for jib halyard
  • Tape/Sign anything that needs to be on the boat (car positions, halyard positions, etc...)
    • Add instrument repeater on the mast for boat speed
    • Replace one backstay turning block below deck that got a bit corroded

Electrical

  • Deck level LED lights
  • Add ability to charge the battery that is not in use 

Trailer

  • Check lights & brakes
  • --Lube, grease, rust proof areas of trailer, tire pressure, bearings

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