Does the list ever get completed...... repairs and maintenance on your boats.
I have a pad on board and things always get added and crossed off but seems to be on going, there's always something to do onboard but having owned 8 boats I should really know this. Perhaps the answer is to rip it up!!!
So in recent weeks ive been having a good look over the engines and found a few bits needing attention and currently getting on with those. Also been considering having the Port engine out later on when doing the antifouling to address a few minor issues.
Cosmetically Blue Swell is pretty good,some small gelcoat repairs need attention on the wheelhouse and a good polish. I have 3 windows left to re-bed-in on Arbo seal and a bit of varnish work when the weathers good.
So guys, how do you tackle your lists and not end up spending the whole season cleaning and repairing......
Geoff
-- Edited by Blue Swell on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 08:18:27 AM
I think when you have a boat there is always something to do and always something unexpected. On a recent trip the engine room bilge pump, mounted in the keel and alarm went off while steaming. Obviously my heart missed a beat, but on inspection it turned out the outlet on the pump had broken off and the small amount of water that had accumulated there over a long period and hidden from view, was constantly being re circulated instead of discharging overboard. Fortunately there is another really powerful pump higher up just out of the keel which was'nt needed and another manual one in the same area.....just in case, but hopefully never needed! Also there are further bilge pumps in the other compartments too.
I guess it will make me check right down in the keel more often now though....lesson learned!
As you say there is always ongoing or unexpected failures, which just get repaired and forgotten about. I try to prioritize the niggly little TLC jobs when suits unless the seas flat calm
I think the answer is just to cast an eye around the engine room and systems at regular intervals manned with a can of GT85 or Duck oil.
Perhaps the answer is to rip it up!!!
