A To-Do-List from the Captain (and his kid!)

As everyone I'm sure has heard "boats require maintenance". Purchase a new boat and added to the list is time to become familiar with what you just purchased. With that said I decided to post my to-do-list to track my progress. These days I'm spending 6-10 hrs per week tinkering with the boat. Fortunately the majority of this doesn't cost $$ just time. Usually I have 1 good crew member and lately it has been a he and he is almost 2 years old. Any guesses who that might be? He is actually good help and constantly reminds me that it is important to remember that there is more to life than a boat to love and be responsible for. As long as I'm not using any power tools, holding a line or fender he is not holding onto, he is happy to be along. Also it is a requirement that he is involved with everything I do. The list of tasks is below and I'm sure to forget a few:

1. Clean bilges
2. Electrical connect and troubleshoot
3. Mizzen shroud remove and repair
4. Water system fill, check
5. Propane system update and test
6. Propane leak detection system check
7. Depth sounder troubleshoot
   
8. Fire extinguisher add
9. Change engine oil
10. Head sail install and rig
11. Electric windless test
12. Auto pilot test
13. Bilge pump system clean and test
14. Fuel gauge level gauge test
15. Fuel gauge light install
16. Engine instrument panel cover plate replace
17. Re-bed all stanchions and deck fittings
18. Wax starboard side
19. Bright work remove and re-finish
20. Change fuel filters
21. Seal vents
22. Install new tabs and WIN numbers
23. Remove city info on name from stern
24. Touch-up name on stern
25. Touch-up paint stripe at waterline
26. Install Craigs new GPS unit
27. Check dingy davit system
28. Mount outboard dingy engine to stern rail
29. Battery water level check
30. Test radar system
31. Check/adjust packing gland
32. Check all thru-hull valves
33. Test Mizzen sail and rigging
34. Grease all propane fittings
35. Refrigeration system check/repair
36. New teak trim for mirror in head build
37. Check man overboard system

Believe it or not the boat is a weekend short of being able to sail away. Wanted to give a little insight to the life of sailboat ownership.. It truly is exceptional!!

Cheers!