Paints
Engine Bracket: Must be aluminum-safe (e.g., Totalboat Krypton)
Engine Swivel Bracket: Must be aluminum-safe (e.g., Totalboat AF)
Bottom: Ablative. Prefer 37% or better copper content
Tools, Paints, Adhesives, Etc.
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Winterizing for 2025
prep for 26
SPRING WORK FOR BOAT
weld support
caulk deck
plug between compartments
Wash
| Task | Note | Target | Done |
| Powerwash Hull | washer, gas, soap, nozzles, washers | 50% 12/1/25 | |
| clean hull | brush, bowl, acetone, cloths, hull cleaner, sprayer, bucket | 5/4/26 | |
| Wash Deck | |||
| Scrape Barnacles | scrapers, boat stands | 12/1/25 | |
| Bottom Paint | paint, roller, gloves, suit, brush, tape, stirrer | 5/1/26 | |
| Flush Engine | muffs | 11/3/25 | |
| Drain Bilge | 12/1/25 | ||
| Drain Bilge Lines | NA | ||
| Drain bracket | baster, | NA | |
| Tilt hull | To ensure good drainage | 11/4/25 |
Fuel/Engine
| Task | Note | Done |
| Stabilize fuel | 10/5/25 | |
| Run engine dry | NA | |
| Drain Fuel/water separator | NA | |
| Remove drain plug | 11/4/25 | |
| Drain VSt |
Lubricate
| Task | Notes | Target | Done |
| Change Lower unit oil | pump, oil, screwdriver, washers, pan | 11/15/25 | |
| New gaskets on lower unit | NA | ||
| Change Motor Oil | oil, pan, ratchet, filter, filter wrench, cloths | 11/15/25 | |
| Check/Fill Power Steering | N/A | ||
| Grease Zirc Fittings | grease gun, grease | 11/15/25 | |
| Check/Fill Tilt Fluid | fluid, baster | N/A | |
| Fog Engine Cylinders | fog oil, plu rachet, long neeedlenose, electric cleaner | N/A | |
| Spray Power Head | boeshield, soap | N/A | |
| Grease Prop Shaft | blue grease, prop, cotter pin | 11/15/25 |
Close and Seal
| Task | Note | Target | Done |
| Remove/Store Batteries | 12/1/25 | ||
| Install Zincs | zincs, ratchets | 5/6/26 | |
| Empty Compartments | 12/1/25 | ||
| Remove Teak | 11/15/25 | ||
| Remove compass | 10/27/25 | ||
| cover deck | 11/15/25 | ||
| Cover and Strap Down | 12/1/25 | ||
| Lock Compartments | 12/1/25 | ||
| Stow anchor | n/a | 11/3/25 |
Fixes & Upgrades for 2025
Add to 2026 list:
improve aft bilge wiring
re-weld t top
add spotlight
re-orient livewell clamshell
improve livewell hosing
check tank vent screen
BOAT WORK
Caulk deck
Gauges-Electical
install ground block
ground seacock
reseat engine panel
fix tilt gauge
Gauge backplate
Caulk Step lights
Buy fuse
starboard hatch lids
fix gap in courtesy light/caulk lights
| Fix | Notes | Ordered | Category | Priority | Start | Finish | Done |
| Chips in hull | Inc bow | Repair | 2 | ||||
| Refinish teak | Cosmetic | 1 | 5/25 | ||||
| Seal around hardtop mount | 3 | ||||||
| New fuel tank | Replacement | 1 | 5/25 | ||||
| Deck chips and seals | Repair | 1 | |||||
| LED foot and bow lights | Cosmetic | 4 | 7/25 | ||||
| Fix fuel gauge | Service | 5 | 6/25 | ||||
| Fix tilt gauge | Repair | 3 | |||||
| Replace window seals | Service | 4 | |||||
| Fix cabin leaks | deck cracks, screw seals, window seals | Repair | 3 | 5/25 | |||
| Replace live well rubber strips | Service | 5 | |||||
| Fix chips in hatches | Or replace lids w/ straboard | Repair | 3 | ||||
| Replace chair knobs | Replace | 5 | |||||
| Alter cushions | Contact ernie. Measure bow cushion. New stern cushions? | Improvement | 4 | ||||
| Restitch cockpit curtains | Service | 5 | |||||
| Replace curtain snaps | Service | 5 | |||||
| fix lights control panel | Improvement | 3 | |||||
| Install livewell | upgrade | 7/25 | |||||
| New cockpit cushions | 5/25 | ||||||
| Weld t top support | needs re-weld | 5/25 | |||||
| Rusty bolts in bulkhead | |||||||
| Replace nav lights w/ LED | 6/25 | ||||||
| Replace court. lights w/ LED | 9/25 |
Winterizing for 2024
lock compartments
pull batteries
tie down
treat gas
fix wire
fix rub rail
test tank
Wash
| Task | Note | Target | Done |
| Powerwash Hull | washer, gas, soap, nozzles, washers | ||
| clean hull | brush, bowl, acetone, cloths, hull cleaner, sprayer, bucket | 11/12/24 | |
| Wash Deck | |||
| Scrape Barnacles | scrapers, boat stands | 11/19/24 | |
| Bottom Paint | paint, roller, gloves, suit, brush, tape, stirrer | ||
| Flush Engine | muffs | 11/12/24 | |
| Drain Bilge | 11/12/24 | ||
| Drain Bilge Lines | |||
| Drain bracket | baster, | ||
| Tilt hull | To ensure good drainage |
Fuel/Engine
| Task | Note | Done |
| Stabilize fuel | 11/5/24 | |
| Run engine dry | NA | |
| Drain Fuel/water separator | NA | |
| Remove drain plug | 11/12/24 | |
| Drain VSt | 11/12/24 |
Lubricate
| Task | Notes | Target | Done |
| Change Lower unit oil | pump, oil, screwdriver, washers, pan | 11/19/24 | |
| New gaskets on lower unit | NA | ||
| Change Motor Oil | oil, pan, ratchet, filter, filter wrench, cloths | 11/19/24 | |
| Check/Fill Power Steering | N/A | ||
| Grease Zirc Fittings | grease gun, grease | ||
| Check/Fill Tilt Fluid | fluid, baster | N/A | |
| Fog Engine Cylinders | fog oil, plu rachet, long neeedlenose, electric cleaner | N/A | |
| Spray Power Head | boeshield, soap | N/A | |
| Grease Prop Shaft | blue grease, prop, cotter pin | 11/19/24 |
Close and Seal
| Task | Note | Target | Done |
| Remove/Store Batteries | |||
| Install Zincs | zincs, ratchets | ||
| Empty Compartments | |||
| Remove Teak | |||
| Remove compass | |||
| cover deck | |||
| Cover and Strap Down | |||
| Lock Compartments | |||
| Stow anchor | n/a |
Fixes & Upgrades for 2024
| Fix | Notes | Ordered | Category | Priority | Start | Finish | Done |
| Chips in hull | Repair | 2 | |||||
| Refinish teak | rod holders, kick boards, cabin wood | Cosmetic | 1 | 5/24 | |||
| Seal around hardtop mount | 3 | ||||||
| New shift cable | Service | 1 | n/a | ||||
| fIX TILT LEAK | Repair | 1 | n/a | ||||
| Deck chips and seals | Repair | 1 | |||||
| LED foot and bow lights | Cosmetic | 4 | |||||
| Replace timing belt | Service | 3 | n/a | ||||
| Find rattle in engine | Possible done | Service | 2 | n/a | |||
| Fix fuel gauge | Service | 5 | |||||
| Replace fuel filters | fuel rail, high pressure, inline | Service | 1 | n/a | |||
| Replace fuel pump | drain vst | Service | 3 | n/a | |||
| Fix stall issue | Check shifting, plugs | Repair | 1 | n/a | |||
| shifting issues | replace pin, missing bolts, seal cable entry | Repair | 1 | n/a | |||
| Replace window seals | Service | 4 | |||||
| Fix cabin leaks | deck cracks, screw seals, window seals | Repair | 3 | ||||
| Replace live well rubber strips | Service | 5 | |||||
| Fix chips in hatches | Repair | 3 | |||||
| Replace chair knobs | Replace | 5 | |||||
| Alter cushions | Contact ernia. Measure bow cushion. New stern cushions? | Improvement | 4 | ||||
| Restitch cockpit curtains | Service | 5 | |||||
| Replace curtain snaps | Service | 5 | |||||
| bungee overhead storage | Improvement | 3 |
Winterizing for 2023
drain bracket
lock compartments
pull batteries
tie down
replace plug
Wash
| Task | Note | Target | Done |
| Powerwash Hull | washer, gas, soap, nozzles, washers | 11/17/23* | |
| clean hull | brush, bowl, acetone, cloths, hull cleaner, sprayer, bucket | 11/7/23 | |
| Wash Deck | 11/17/23* | ||
| Scrape Barnacles | scrapers, boat stands | 11/17/23* | |
| Bottom Paint | paint, roller, gloves, suit, brush, tape, stirrer | spring | |
| Flush Engine | muffs | 11/8/23 | |
| Drain Bilge | 11/8/23 | ||
| Drain Bilge Lines | 11/8/23 | ||
| Drain bracket | baster, | ||
| Tilt hull | To ensure good drainage | 11/17/23 |
Fuel/Engine
| Task | Note | Done |
| Stabilize fuel | 10/29/23 | |
| Run engine dry | NA | |
| Drain Fuel/water separator | NA | |
| Remove drain plug | 11/7/23* Replace plug in compartment |
Lubricate
| Task | Notes | Target | Done |
| Change Lower unit oil | pump, oil, screwdriver, washers, pan | 11/723 | |
| New gaskets on lower unit | NA | ||
| Change Motor Oil | oil, pan, ratchet, filter, filter wrench, cloths | 9/15/23 | |
| Check/Fill Power Steering | N/A | ||
| Grease Zirc Fittings | grease gun, grease | 11/16/23 | |
| Check/Fill Tilt Fluid | fluid, baster | spring | |
| Fog Engine Cylinders | fog oil, plu rachet, long neeedlenose, electric cleaner | 11/17/23 | |
| Spray Power Head | boeshield, soap | NA | |
| Grease Prop Shaft | blue grease, prop, cotter pin | sprimg |
Close and Seal
| Task | Note | Target | Done |
| Remove/Store Batteries | |||
| Install Zincs | zincs, ratchets | ||
| Empty Compartments | 11/16/23 | ||
| Remove Teak | 11/16/23 | ||
| Remove compass | 11/16/23 | ||
| cover deck | 12/1/23 | ||
| Cover and Strap Down | |||
| Lock Compartments | |||
| Stow anchor | n/a | 11/16/23 |
Launch Checklist
Season Start
- Insurance/registration current
- Documentation on board
- Safety equipment on board (vests, flares, whistle)
- Fuel lines attached
- Prop installed
- Zincs installed
- Water pump tested
- Engine start tested
- Batteries installed and working
- Radio tested
- Sonar installed and working
Every Launch
- Trailer tires inflated
- Trailer plate attached
- Boat gassed
- Baitwell valve closed
- Key on hand
- Plug installed
Fixes & Upgrades for 2023
| Fix | Notes | Ordered | Start | Finish | Done | |
| Finish new panels/shelving | 7/28/23 | |||||
| Refinish teak | 5/31/23 | |||||
| Seal around hardtop mount | ||||||
| Finish cup holders | 7/28/23 | |||||
| LED foot and bow lights | ||||||
| Wireless speakers | 7/2/23 | |||||
| Find rattle in engine | ||||||
| Fix fuel gauge | ||||||
| Fix foot lights | x | |||||
| Replace window seals | ||||||
| Replace live well rubber strips | ||||||
| Fix chips in hatches | ||||||
| Replace chair knobs | ||||||
| Alter cushions | Contact ernia. Measure bow cushion. New stern cushions? | |||||
| Restitch cockpit curtains | ||||||
| Replace curtain snaps |
Fixes & Upgrades for 2022
| Fix | Notes | Ordered | Start | Finish | Done | |
| Cup holders | 9/15 | |||||
| Gasket in bracket hatch | Order gaskets and any tools needed | 5/7 | 5/21 | 7/15 | ||
| Fix bad plywood | Devise brackets, Buy cover. | 5/1 | 5/14 | 9/15 |
Winterizing for 2022
Wash
| Task | Note | Target | Done |
| Powerwash Hull | washer, gas, soap, nozzles, washers | 5/12/23 | |
| clean hull | brush, bowl, acetone, cloths, hull cleaner, sprayer, bucket | 10/30/22 | |
| Wash Deck | 11/5/22 | ||
| Scrape Barnacles | scrapers | 10/10/22 | |
| Bottom Paint | paint, roller, gloves, suit, brush, tape, stirrer | SPRING | 5/13/23 |
| Flush Engine | 10/27/22 | ||
| Drain Bilge | 10/27/22 | ||
| Drain Bilge Lines | 10/30/22 | ||
| Drain bracket | CLEAN UP TOP. GREASE AND SEAL. | 10/30/22 | |
| Tilt hull | To ensure good drainage | 10/30/22 |
Fuel/Engine
| Task | Note | Done |
| Stabilize fuel | 10/1/22 | |
| Run engine dry | 10/27/22 | |
| Drain Fuel/water separator | n/a | |
| Remove drain plug | 10/27/22 |
Lubricate
| Task | Notes | Target | Done |
| Change Lower unit oil | pump, oil, screwdriver, washers, pan | 10/30/22 | |
| New gaskets on lower unit | 10/30/22 | ||
| Change Motor Oil | oil, pan, ratchet, filter, filter wrench, cloths | 10/30/22 | |
| Check/Fill Power Steering | n/a | ||
| Grease Zirc Fittings | grease gun, grease | 10/30/22 | |
| Check/Fill Tilt Fluid | 10/30/22 | ||
| Fog Engine Cylinders | 11/3/22 | ||
| Spray Power Head | boeshield, soap | 10/31/22 | |
| Grease Prop Shaft | blue grease, prop, cotter pin | 10/30/22 |
Close and Seal
| Task | Note | Target | Done |
| Remove/Store Batteries | 11/11/22 | ||
| Install Zincs | zincs, ratchets | n/a | |
| Empty Compartments | 10/27/22 | ||
| Remove Teak | 10/1/22 | ||
| Remove panel | |||
| cover deck | 11/5/22 | ||
| Cover and Strap Down | |||
| Lock Compartments | n/a | ||
| Stow anchor | n/a | n/a |