July 4, 2010-Wings Refit Project List

It's taken three years to complete (nearly) the refitting of Wings but we are almost done now and it feels good to to have the bulk of the work behind us and know the boat is in better shape.

It has been more a program of continous improvement than a single refit project:

We started in Singapore in 2007 with major deck & engine work. That was followed by the purchase of the first of the new sails and new running rigging.

In 2008 & 2009 we continued the project in Phuket, Thailand with some major interior work, more engine work, a lot of stainless steel fabrication, some hull repair, new topsides paint, more new sails, and a mirad of other projects. The three months in the boat yard in 2009 constituted a major push to get the big jobs finished.

Finally some critical work was done in 2010 while we had the boat in Langkawi, Malaysia and since our return to Phuket this year we have been finishing off with preparations for getting underway.

Of course, boat projects never end. We might have completed the original list but new items come on every day. Our "program of continous improvement" is ongoing.

Here is what we've done.

Charging System

Regulator for Alternator New, 2009

Alternator New, 2008

Regulator for Alternator Reprogram, 2010

Computing

AIS System New, 2010

Computer New, 2010

Printer New, 2008

Scanner New, 2010

Pactor Test, 2010

USB Modem CDMA EVDO RevA New, 2010

Nav Station Monitor Mount New, 2010

Inverter 220 v New, 2009

Inverter 110 v New, 2009

USB Modem HSPDA New, 2009

Computer Monitor New, 2009

External HD's New, 2009

Ground Plane Straps Repair & Replace, 2007

Nav Station Rewiring, 2010

Deck

Deck Leaks, recore deck around chain Plates, 2007

Lifeline (new), 2010

Deck leaks Fixed, 2009

Deck Repair around rudder post, 2009

Cockpit paint, 2009

Cabin Skylight New, 2009

Running Rigging New (sheets, guys, running backs, etc), 2009

Running Lights (side light) New, -

Foredeck Sail Netting New, -

Mast Boot Replacement New, 2010

Hatch Seals New, 2010

Radar Reflector New, 2010

Baby Stay deck seal revise, 2010

Laz hatch hinges and lock-resecure , 2010

Jib Tack Bungie New, 2010

Jib Tie down hooks New, 2010

Deck Brushes New, 2010

Oar Bag New, 2010

Repair Traveller Bale, 2009

Stern Railing (Port) Straighten & Reinforce, 2009

Starboard Compass Lights New, 2009

Fuel Tank Vent New, 2009

Spin Guy Block Stand-ups New, 2009

Fenders 1 New, 2009

Salt Water Washdown Pump bolts replace, 2009

Genoa Turning Blocks Sheaves New, 2009

Deck Light New, 2009

Bow Hatch Leaks Fix, 2009

Deck Bungies New, 2009

Stancion Bases (Replace Broken & Rusty), 2009

Jib Cars #3 Fix, 2009

Cockpit Windows New, 2009

Baby Stay Cylender Rebuild, 2008

Anchor Light New, 2007

Dingy

Dingy New, 2009

Dingy Wheel leashes New, 2010

Dingy Floor (old) fix, 2009

Dingy Lifting Bridle New, 2009

Engine

Engine, Remove and R & R bolts and paint, 2007

Engine, Remove and repair transmission aft shaft seal, 2007

Engine Electrical Connections Service, 2010

Battery #2 (new), 2009

Exhaust Elbow New, 2009

Exhaust Manifold Refurbish and machining, 2009

House Batteries,New, 2007

Engine Hour Meter repair, -

Shaft Coupling R & R , 2009

Oil Pressure Guage fix, 2009

Water Pump impellor New, 2009

Gear Shift Neutral repair, 2009

Stern Gland Repack, 2009

Exhaust Hanger Repair, 2009

Alternator Pully New (for lower speed), 2009

Alternator Wireing Repair & Replace, 2009

Battery Box Rebuild, 2008

Galley

Modify Cup Holder, 2010

Faucet backing blocks New, 2009

Broiler Heat Sensor Fix , 2009

Galley Baskets New, 2009

Spice Racks New, 2009

BBQ Rebuild, 2010

Stove Grill Welding, 2010

Galley Faucets New, 2009

Propane BBQ Valve New, 2010

Stove Refurbish, 2010

Ground Tackle

Windlass Service, 2010

Hull

Hull Topsides Paint Awlgrip, 2009

Repair Stern Tube, 2009

Hull Fiberglass crack repairs, 2009

Rudder shaft repair and strengthen, 2009

Antil Fouling, 2009

Through Hull Skin Fittings & Valves New, 2007

Zincs, 2009

Hydraulic

Hydraulic Panel New, 2009

Rebuild Hydraulic Cyl Flattener, 2009

Vang Hydraulic Hose Replace, 2009

Instruments

MFD lighting & Data Signal(center )Fix, 2009

Depth Sounder Bezel Fix , 2009

Intrument Mast Cable Check, 2010

Interior

Cabin Interior Painting, 2009

Cabin Sole Resurface & Varnish, 2009

Cabin Trim Varnish, 2009

Cabin New cockpit floor Interior & Brace, 2009

Cabin Sole Dent Repair , -

Forepeak Sole Repair, -

Art, Cabin, New, 2010

LED Reading Lights New, 2010

Shower Curtain New, 2010

Fire Extinguishers New, 2010

Refridgerator Fans new, 2010

Upholstery cloth on settee cushions new , 2009

Refridgerator Gas refill, 2009

Lighting Shop New, 2009

Sewing Machine Latches New, 2009

Cabin Light over Table Rewire, 2009

Cabin Lights New, 2009

Cockpit Window Bezels New, 2009

Galley Splash Plate New, 2009

Head Fixtures New, 2009

Mast

Mast Head Sheaves Check, 2010

Mast Inspection, 2010

Spreader Tips cover sharp parts New, 2010

Misc

Fishing Tackle New, -

Tank Tender & Hoses Fix , 2010

Fix Tank Tender Pump Fix, 2010

Master Torch New, 2010

Music

Stereo New, 2010

Outdoor Speakers Bose fromCrew New, 2008

Paint Speaker Grills, 2009

Woofers New, 2009

Outboard

Spark Plugs (mercury) new, 2010

Plumbing

Water Heater New, 2009

Water Tank remove and repair, 2008

Toilet Pipes R & R , 2010

Toilet Pump Leak, 2010

Water Maker Test, 2010

FW Accumulator Tank Service , 2010

Shower Sump Pump New, 2009

Shower Head New, 2009

Propane

Solenoid Propane New, 2010

Regulator Propane New, 2010

Propane Tanks New, 2010

Propane Locker Floor refurbish, -

Safety

Life Raft New, 2009

Sails

Mainsail (Cruising) New, 2009

Genoa (Cruising) New, 2009

A2 Spinnaker New, 2008

S2 Spinnaker New, 2008

#3 Genoa New, 2008

Mainsail (Racing) New, 2007

Genoa (Racing) New, 2007

A3 Spinnaker Used, 2007

Sewing

Flags for foreign ports, new, 2010

Spin Repair, 2010

Gas Can Cover New, 2010

Chain Locker protective cover New , 2010

Compass Covers New , 2010

Sail Bag Ties (# 2 Bag) New , 2009

Sail Bag Lables, 2009

Fender covers New, 2009

Solar

Solar Panel Replacement New, 2010

Solar Panel Instalation Including brackets, 2010

Solar Railing Supports New , 2010

Solar Panel impact protection (from tiller), -

Spares

Filters for water & water maker New , 2010

Printer Supplies, 2010

Hella Turbos (6) New , 2010

Fan Belts & Spares New , 2010

Starter Spare Rebuild, 2010

Dremel tools New, 2010

Fuel Filters & Spares New, 2009

Fuses Spares New, 2009

Bulbs Spares New, 2009

Drill Bit Spares New, 2009

Bungie Cord Spares New, 2009

Coffee Grinder Spare, 2009

Toilet Rebuild Kit Spare New, 2009

Sailcloth Spares Yardage New, 2009

Steering

Windvane total reconstruction, 2009

Autopilot new, 2009

Auto Pilot parts New, 2010

Wind Vane Control Wheel refurbish, 2009

Wind Vane Gear Adjustment, 2009

Autopilot Electrical Plugs New, 2009

Storage

Water & Fuel Jugs New, 2010

We assume that while all of this will make Wings more reliable more capable and better looking we still know that when we go offshore other stuff we didn't fix, and in fact never thought of as needing any work, will be what fails and causes us grief. That's the fact of life when you go sailing.

And then there is the cyclical nature of boat work; it's already time to start over: the deck needs to be repainted, and then... and then...(boat projects never end).

Fred & Judy, SV Wings, Phuket, Thailand