Boat Projects - Priority Matrix

Post written by Marissa, - Updated

We got the idea to make this straight out of Don Casey’s This Old Boat, and it seems to work well.

‡ - indicates the task is in-progress.

Immediate
Safetynone ✅
ImmediateLess UrgentSomeday
StructureDiagnose low engine oil pressure, New standing rigging, New main halyard, New jib halyardMove propane locker drain, replace bronze thru-hulls with plastic, repair sole fiberglass delamination, repair leak above galley, stiff helmReduce # of thru-hulls beneath water line to 8 or less (currently: 12)
FeatureRepair v-berth/anchor locker barrier ‡, audit electrical system ‡Galley GFCI outlet backing, replace shower sump pump, replace lazerette latches, replace canvas, fix or relocate light switch in head locker, fix light in engine comp’tReplace flourescent fixtures, v-berth storage latch, electronics upgrade, hydraulic auto-helm, wind vane, replace water hosing with PEX, replace black water plumbing
FinishRepair teak deckPaint bilge, Clean & paint anchor lockerReplace teak decks, repaint topsides

Also check out the list of completed projects and upgrades.

Watertight integrity is the #1 priority
Replace Bronze Seacocks

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