Projects while on the "Hard" and "Dockside" at Leros
Leros Marina (MAR/APR) work completed:
⦁ Inspected new standing rigging
⦁ Installed wind generator wiring and tested
⦁ Installed new GPS sensor and completed test with Raymarine Navigation system
⦁ Service prop internals (flex bushings)
⦁ Sand/polish props and sail drives (SD). Apply 2 coats of primer.
⦁ Stern gelcoat repair including swim step cover
⦁ Sand, prime and paint new 4" red stripe using two part paint around both hulls
⦁ Replace gas regulator, solenoid and inspect fittings (decided not needed and risky)
⦁ Installed new Nav LED lights
⦁ Purge port side cabinets and determine if any spares are needed
⦁ Inspect ditch bag (Flares are expired)
⦁ Installed new 80m/262ft Anchor chain and associated markers/paint
⦁ Take off, clean and reinstall HF antenna high voltage line (needed to be replaced)
⦁ Replaced main sheet track line (one size smaller)
⦁ Replaced filtered water faucet
⦁ Installed new 115VAC socket in main head
⦁ Reseal/attach port side windows (in progress)
⦁ Windows and old adhesive removed
⦁ Awaiting special order adhesive
Updated work "To Do" lists (MAY 2017)
DRY DOCK work (MAY):
⦁ Paint sonar transducers and speed logs
⦁ Rough sand and apply ablative anti-foul bottom paint
⦁ Clean and wax underside and sides
⦁ Paint SD/props and replace SD zincs
⦁ Tighten tramps
⦁ Install anchor bumper
⦁ Exercise/lubricate all SW cocks/valves
Preparing Victory Cat for transiting out of the MED,
crossing the Atlantic and cruising the Caribbean (MAR 2017)
crossing the Atlantic and cruising the Caribbean (MAR 2017)
Arrival in Leros Marina (MAR/APR)
⦁ Reconnect the battery, check voltage and charge status
⦁ Inspect Rigging replacement
⦁ Repair Screecher sail – repair UV cover (in progress)
⦁ Reseal/attach port side windows (3 days)
⦁ Electronic chart update (Caribbean, Madearia and Canaries?)
⦁ Install wind generator wiring (or determine wiring need)
⦁ Install new GPS Antenna/receiver
⦁ Replace SD zinc and service props and zincs
⦁ Stern gelcoat repair including swim step cover
⦁ Replace gas regulator, solenoid and inspect fittings
⦁ Replace main sheet track line (one size smaller)
⦁ Install new Nav lights
⦁ Inventory flags (Malta, Italy and Spain?)
⦁ Inventory fishing gear and hooks
⦁ Purge port side cabinets and determine if any spares are needed
⦁ Inspect ditch bag (Flare expiration date?)
⦁ Exercise/lubricate all SW cocks/valves
⦁ Inspect Anchor chain
⦁ Is dinghy usable for the summer?
When in Athens: price Caribe dinghy.
⦁ Take off, clean and reinstall HF antenna connector
DRY DOCK work (MAY):
⦁ Check speed transducer alignment
⦁ Paint transducers
⦁ Rough sand and paint bottom anti-foul
⦁ Clean and wax underside and sides
DOCKSIDE worklist (before leaving Leros):
⦁ Take boat out of bond (Customs)
⦁ Need letter from Marina
⦁ Resplice to add Screecher line length
⦁ Test HF comms and weather fax capability
⦁ Flush water maker
⦁ Reinstall anchor bridle
⦁ Gelcoat spot repairs
⦁ Sanitize water lines and tank – refill
⦁ Redeploy Jib and Screecher
⦁ Restore lines and untie main sail bag
⦁ Flush and clean bilge
Pressure wash sanitary tank
⦁ Replace 2 stroke outbd spark plug
⦁ Wood trim sand and varnish
⦁ Reseal hard tops (gelcoat?)
⦁ Port engine hose replace and
Port/Stbd coolant chg
⦁ Replace STBD head base gasket
Prior to open ocean:
⦁ Stage wooden plugs
⦁ Inspect safety lines
⦁ Attach fire extinguishers
⦁ Safety straps for third battery
⦁ Stage parachute anchor and drogue
⦁ Stage ditch bag and Med kit
⦁ Install jack lines
⦁ Secure TV and printer (Velcro?)
⦁ Service life raft (AUG 2017) -
Write Gibraltor Viking service center
Prior to open ocean (Atlantic crossing):
⦁ Stage wooden plugs
⦁ Inspect safety lines
⦁ Attach fire extinguishers
⦁ Safety straps for third battery
⦁ Stage parachute anchor and drogue
⦁ Stage ditch bag and Med kit
⦁ Install jack lines
⦁ Secure TV and printer (Velcro?)
⦁ Service life raft (AUG 2017) -
Write Gibraltor Viking service center
In loving memory of our brother Greg Taylor who lived to ride his Victory Motorcycle. |  |
Don't Dream your Life, Live your Dream
ATTITUDE: Difference between ordeal and adventure
When our younger brother passed away suddenly from cancer, we reflected on what we wanted out of our limited lives.
We both have a passion for the sea, adventure and travel. Cruising on Victory Cat fulfills all of these passions.
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