I am aware that I am out of my mind but I like my boat to be "correct". As I sit here in bed enjoying some pre (boat) work day solitude with my wife (who refuses to show up on the boat as I am in the middle of one of my pre-season, mad rushes) I decided to list the maintenance jobs for the season. This is an exceptionally big year as both the bottom and the sail drive hit at once. I am sure the list is not complete, I tend to make it up as I go, and I fix whatever I find.
Esmeralde is in her 10th year now and I must say she is looking lovely. There is no question that all my hard efforts are paying off....
Here is my list, about 75% of which is done.

• Soda blast bottom

• Sand and fair bottom

• Apply 5 coats InterProtect 2000e

• Sand smooth with 80 grit

• Apply 5 coats Hydrocoat ECO (rolled and tipped)

• Sand smooth with 400 grit

• Remove inboard Genoa tracks for gelcoat repair

• Re-bed Genoa tracks

• Clean and wax hull

• Clean and wax deck and house

• Clean teak decking in cockpit and transom

• Perform annual engine maintenance including:

a. Adjust valve clearance, replace valve cover gasket

b. Remove, clean and reinstall heat exchanger

c. Replace engine coolant

d. Replace raw water impeller

e. Replace emissions diaphragm in engine breather

f. Replace engine v-belt

g. Change engine oil and oil filter

h. Replace fuel filters

i. Inspect cooling hoses

j. Inspect fuel hoses

k. Check all clamps for tightness

l. Clean engine and bilges

m. Check charging system for correct regulator settings and operation

• Perform sail drive major maintenance:

1. Replace cone clutch

2. Reseal lower unit

3. Reseal input shaft (after sliding engine forward to gain access)

4. Strip exterior underwater sail drive paint, inspect drive body, apply barrier coat

5. Service Gori propeller(replace hub saver rubber parts, clean, inspect)

• Torque keel bolts

• Commission fresh water system

• Replace propane regulator

• Inspect propane hoses

• Perform battery capacity test

• Check operation of battery charger/inverter

• Perform wiring inspection

• Perform chafe inspection of hoses and wiring below decks

• Perform windless maintenance

• Perform winch maintenance

• Inspect all lines

• Inspect rig and rigging

• Clean stainless

Happy sailing!
Bruce