The To Do List
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| The To Do list is amazing. It keeps me busy and grows daily as I read and plan. All of the items I am trying to get done for the cruise are not listed here ... the easy ones I just do when I realize they must be done ... but a representative sample of the major ones are included here. | |
| Item | Completed |
| Survey the boat to ensure basic structure and equipment is sound | January 2004 |
| Install fresh water wash down system for the anchor and install extra water tank to make total of 170 gallons onboard. | May 2004 |
| Obtain paper charts of the cruise area | January 2005 |
| Obtain electronic charts of the cruise area | October 2004 for east coast |
| Update North Star 951 GPS to accept XL electronic charts | October 2004 |
| Install fresh water lines to heads so water clear in heads for trip. | June 2004 |
| Order spare parts (filters, etc) and store onboard | March 2005 |
| Check and replace as necessary all rubber hoses | June 2004 |
| Perform maintenance on dinghy and its handling system | February 2005 |
| Fix cockpit window so it does not leak in heavy rain and wind | October 2004 |
| Purchase stowage locker for tools and fill with proper tools for trip | March 2005 |
| Install inverter and golf cart batteries to run minor electronic appliances | February 2005 |
| Purchase repair kit for rubber dinghy | September 2004 |
| Haul and ensure spare propellers fit on shaft. Obtain tools to replace propellers so diver could replace underwater if necessary | Planned for May 2005 on trip |
| Determine and procure fenders or cover for fenders to be used during movement through locks | Decided to use old ones onboard |
| Finalize insurance and obtain passport | February 2005 |