Hi John Everyone has different views, but my priorities are
1. Don’t want the mast coming down, = Mast, Spreaders, Standing and running rigging. Remove, replace everything, repin with SS bolts and nylocs, not clevis pins. 2. And while its getting 1. Done = renew wiring, fit LEDs, Halyards, sheaves, Antennae, Mast Gate, reef blocks on boom, Instruments, remove any mast internal slapping noise. (usually wiring) 3. Don’t want to sink for stupidity, = Shell Envelope, through hulls, keel bolts, hoses, shaft, rudder, bilge pumps, clean paint bilge, to spot leaks easily. (yard stripped the hull to gelcoat and many Interprotect+3 coat AF, different colors) 4. Want to sail short handed = Extra reefs, Lines aft to cockpit, upgrade traveller, lazy jacks, pilot. 5. Then the Hotel services. 6. Then the cosmetics We have completed 1. To 4. On my LF38, over 2 years with no outside assistance apart from the bottom strip, haul and mast in/out. Want to get at the 5, and 6. But they do not affect having a good weekend on board, ( who needs pretty teak and refrigeration anyway), so I’m enjoying the summer. I will worry about the rest after haul out in November. Maybe 5. This winter And, because I have done the important stuff, its comfortable to be able to sail in 40k, without worrying about what someone else didn’t do, that might hurt you, or yours. Also I tried to sort your list, below for what its worth. BTW, I think the best improvement made was renewing the traveller with Harken Big Boat track and cars with controls led aft. I can adjust it from the helm. The old one was like driving a car over a field of tree stumps with flat tires. Wouldnt budge under load. John LF38 #234 From: john wright [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: July-31-17 7:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Stus-List Refit for a 1981 Landfall 38 Hello everyone I am about to begin a complete refit on what is the best boat for my purpose ( sailing around Cape Code as we get ready to do the Caribbean 1500 in 2019), after looking or sailing at least 100 boat over the past 4 years. The boat is in better than average condition, I will post pictures later. I have the work broken down into three categories, and would appreciate any recommendations and reorganizing of the list. Thanks Level 1: Repairs and Installations 1. 1. 1. 1. Replace standing rod rigging for peace of mind 1. Re-install mast and tune rigging 1. Replace old set of AGM batteries with new set 1. Remove old engine, clean and repaint engine room, rebuild engine bed as needed to fit the new Yanmar 3JH5e 1. Replace all hoses for new engine 1. Move raw water sea strainer and Racor fuel filter to easier location to monitor visually 1. Install the new Whale Gusher manual pump in cockpit 1. Replace gasket material on all opening ports 1. Replace traveler cam cleat 1. Stanchion support on starboard bent – take to shop and straighten 1. Re-bed all deck gear, hardware and chainplates (last another 20 years) 1. Replace all blocks with updated equipment 1. Replace all running rigging 1. Replace steering cables with new 1. New mainsail with deep double reef and Harken bat car track for ease of hoist 1. Stack-pack for mainsail storage (see MacSails of Florida) 1. Gooseneck double reefing hook from South Shore Yachts 1. Hull bottom – sand and repaint with anti-fouling ablative paint 1. Add gasket to aft access panel under helm seat Gelcoat – fill all chips and nicks with gelcoat Clean stains with FSR Repair teak grating at pedestal (epoxy the connections to frame) Clean teak with teak cleaner Replace teak combing with thicker mahogany boards Clean and Polish all gelcoat surfaces Repair/ refinish wood framework to companionway Make line hanger in cockpit below deck winches functional once again Re-varnish companionway door Make better drainage in port cockpit locker and revarnish partition wood Update propane solenoid Remake companionway door cover to fit better Deck and House – clean and re-varnish woodwork (handrails, dorade boxes) Clean and polish all stainless hardware Repaint all dorade vents Clean, sand and varnish bow platform Add maintenance coat of varnish on floors and re-secure Install and varnish framework for windows Repair and revarnish bulkheads where needed Re-install all cabinets and tables Finish installation of canvas cover for ceiling in forward berth Ice box cover – install hardware and gasket Head – re-cut new mirror and install Forward cabin has trim work that needs to be installed Brow in forward cabin to be replaced with new trim work Level 2: Updates and Improvements Hull repainting – large project to be described as we get closer to that project Paint steering pedestal white Replace instruments Replace opening port in cockpit with new Add winch handle holders in cockpit Paint new non-skid in cockpit seats and floor Make set of cockpit cushions Install a cockpit shower Replace genoa sheet cars with moveable sheet lead under load Replace missing wood bungs on teak toe rail (may need to reset screws deeper as wood has shrunk over time) Sand toe rail and varnish Winches to be stripped cleaned and greased Paint interior of chain locker Make a grating for chain locker to help rode to dry Stanchion bases and cleats to be removed and powder coated to original color All deck non-skid to be renewed with white or Hatteras soft yellow (Tartan Yachts uses this style) Add stanchion rollers for headsail furling line to lead to cockpit Replace all interior lighting with LED Install Isotherm hot water tank Replace interior cushions with new foam and fabrics Replace AC/DC switch panel with BluSea panel Add swim ladder Level 3: Enhancements Replace manual windlass with an electric version Upgrade chain and rope to fit new windlass Add pad-eye on bow platform for code zero sail Add Fischer Panda Perfect Power iSeries Generator Install reverse cycle heat and air conditioning system Add custom fitted mattress for sleeping berths Add Code Zero sail on Facnor continuous line furling unit Add Wisker pole Upgrade roller furling unit Add Mantus anchor
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