With less than 2 weeks to go, we are getting down to the wire, and starting to feel the heat of the coming planned departure date of October 10. We could let the date slip by a few days, but preferably not.

First I'll list the items that were on the list, that have been taken care of:


rewire electric water heater so it can't be run on the inverter
fix latch in forward head under sink
fix lock on forward head door
install new instruments and radar/chartplotter
install watermaker
remove existing AC inverter and replace with new
add AC outlets to all interior cabins and heads (9 outlets)
add kill switch to wind generator
rebuild, overhaul, and upgrade winches
perform engine service, replace motor mounts
replace house battery bank
remount forward head sump pump
repair fresh water system leaks
install bunk in forward cabin starboard side
install motor crane
install new Jensen/Sirius stereo system
make new sunbrella cover for dinghy
install LED lights for navigation lights

Here are the projects in progress, and nearly completed:

install new refrigeration
install SSB radio
replace standing rigging
repair or replace VHF radio & intercom

Here are projects that remain:

replace hose clamps in aft head
fix lock on chain locker
install shunt for wind generator amp meter
install new LED anchor light fixture
install wind instruments at masthead
replace selected lifelines
install upgrade kits on winches
upgrade line controls on jib fairlead adjustments
check & test starter solenoid
re-plumb water strainer for a/c
replace teak rails on cabin top
make sun shades for dodger and hatches
make insect screens for ports and hatches
test outboard motor
fabricate arch to mount solar panels
mount solar panels
install lee cloths
install pantry food storage system