Over the years I've noted a few things that I'd planned on changing/improving each season. Here is a list of projects that I drafted up based on several years of sailing the Lakes.

  
     
 
Name
Description
  
       
  Foredeck Repair
The foredeck has some de-lamination. This is not structural in nature, nor are there any signs of spider cracks. The de-lamination causes a "creaky" sound when stepped on. I'd intended to re-epoxy the laminates together and add awlgrip to the deck and, additionally, to the aft locker areas.
  
       
  Upgrade Water Tank
The original water holding tank was a billows type that sat in the forepeak. It was disconnected by a previous owner. I had planned to replace it with a large plastic version and then reconnect it to the hand pump by the sink.
  
       
 

Upgrade Bilge Pump
COMPLETED

The bilge pump that was installed in the boat when I bought it was a PAR, located midships between the two batteries. It handles general trickles, but it's getting a bit long in the tooth to handle a crisis. I picked up a new Rule Mate 1100 that, time permitting, I'll try and install before launch day

  
       
  Teak Repair
The handrails and woodwork below decks is in good shape. The wood covering the toe rails, particularly midships and near the transom needs replacing. Caulks should be added to the aft rails in order to better tie off any stern mooring lines.
  
       
  Engine Temp. Gauge
There is no signal coming from the current temperate gauge even though the thermostatic works as advertised. I've monitored the temperature with a thermocouple and multimeter on a number of occasions. Access to the temperature probe is blocked by the companionway entrance frame. Replacing the sensor would require the engine to be de-coupled from the propshaft and removal of the engine mounts. The engine could then be lifted up and away from the frame to allow access to the sensor/thermostat. I'm currently checking into temperature monitoring/display solutions.
  
       
  Lower Level Lifelines
I found a single set of lifelines were adequate, but for more serious cruising thought a lower set may come in handy for keeping things and persons aboard during hazardous conditions. I'd started the project by having a second set of holes bored in the stanchions leaving forward from the cockpit. Stainless steel tube inserts were welded to prevent chaffing of the lines. To complete the project, a new set of life lines need to be fed though the stanchions and pelican hooks added.
  
       
  Running Rig Upgrade & Roller Reefing Genoa
The rigging is usable as is, but after a few seasons on the Lakes, it became obvious that the system could be improved. The original rig did not come with a traveler and the mainsail has a roller reefing system. I tended to use a boomvang/cunningham to provide better control of the main, which conflicted with reefing requirements. Adding a traveler and slab reefing would make light work of the mainsail, especially for anyone singlehanding the boat. Additionally, feeding the main halyard aft so that raising sail for the cockpit would limit cockpit departures as would adding roller-reefing to the headsail.