S/V Blue Magic Project List

Every boat owner has their share of projects. When you buy a boat that has been sitting on the hard for a year, you can’t escape your fair share of issues that crop up through  especially one that has been sitting on the hard for a year, has its share of projects. As I prepare my boat for the start of my cruise next fall, I will keep a running list of projects that need to be completed on the boat to keep myself accountable and to solicit input if anyone has some good suggestions.

1.) Fix reversed polarity outlet

2.) Fix burned out stern light

3.) Replace leaking kitchen sink faucet

4.) Eliminate leaks from hose connections below sink

5.) Re-position A/C discharge above the waterline

6.) Fix Kobra windlass gypsy so it spins again. (Can hear the motor whirring but it no longer turns after a mishap on our maiden trip)

7.) Clean out fresh water tanks and treat water

8.) Eliminate funky head odors (did a pumpout, now learning more)

9.) Fix refrigerator so it cools down further (it only cools partially right now)

10) Finish doubling lifelines from midships to aft by adding missing lower lifelines

11) Fix carbon monoxide and smoke detectors

12.) Get the tachometer working again, most likely a loose sender or wire connectors

13.) Add a “kill switch” to prevent the engine from being able to start in gear

14.) Clean sails, stitch where needed

15.) Get TV working again, doesn’t appear to be getting power

16.) Inflate dinghy fully and run outboard motor

17.) Lubricate and exercise all seacocks

18.) Fix Dodger frame

19.) Add a removable barrier between port lazarette and engine area

20.) Service and seal mast boot

21.) Refinish teak rubrails

While no one project looks particularly crazy on here, the sum of many little projects adds up. Hopefully over time this list gets smaller, not larger.