With winter storage nearly upon us, I need to do some blog housekeeping. Below is posted "for the record" the spring commissioning tasks I neglected to post last May. I post them now for reference next spring, and to "reverse engineer" winter storage prep. For a more detailed treatment of winter storage preparation steps, see my September 10, 2011, post.
Tasks Completion
Remove /clean/store protective tarp. 5/16
Disconnect shore power. 5/13
Check diesel engine while on hard. 5/14
Connect fresh water system plumbing/flush. 5/16
Install running rigging 5/18
Hank on sails 5/18
Hook up Furuno - load new charts 5/17
End for end anchor rode, fit anchor. 5/18
Top off battery water. 5/20
Install knot meter. 5/18
Supervise sat phone installation. 5/18
Test sat phone - get GRIB. 5/22
Test SSB, get GRIB. 5/22
Double check through hulls. 5/25
Test EPIRB, PLB. 5/22
Assemble anchor, test windlass. 5/18
Test instruments - wind, depth, speed, AIS. 5/19
Assemble headsail furler 5/18
Prep fresh water system 5/16
Install nav lights, check 5/16
Hank on staysail, check, prep sheets. 5/20
Rig inspection (Harry Lewis). 5/22
Check tricolor light, engine running light 5/19
Check deck light. 5/21
Replace anchor light bulb; check. 5/22
Buy outboard gasoline. 5/18
Check outboard oil, etc. 5/27
Go to ATM 5/24
Develop crossing menu & provisioning list. 5/22
Polish stainless. 5/26
Prepare food for crossing. 5/23
Clean, wax and polish deck. 5/24
Set up jack lines. 5/21
Assemble running back rigging 5/21
Mount lifesling. 5/20
Mount life buoy. 5/17
Mount Danbuoy . 5/25
Get stanchion fixed 5/21
Check ditch bag 5/24
Check Garmin GPS unit. 5/21
Check handheld VHF radios. 5/24
Clean cabin/head. 5/26
Make up berths, including lee cloths. 5/26
Update Ship's Papers. 5/25
Inspect/Repack PFDs. 5/24
Set up drogue - attach chain. 5/21
Check deviation card. 5/28
Check that flashlights and spotlight work 5/25
Wire anchor shackle shut. 5/21
Find and put out second winch handle. 5/25
Top off engine oil. 5/25
Mount bowsprit. 5/21
Mount gennaker sheet & tack line blocks. 5/21
Download Realtek update to Lenovo, check. 5/25
Clean and organize lazarette/cockpit locker. 5/22

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