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Keep this list handy while out cruising - tick those items that need to be dealt with so they don't get forgotten in the end of cruise rush...

Paint

___ topsides only

___ hull only

___ cabinsides only

___varnish (September is the best month of the year to varnish)

___ teak decks:  repair - replace - refinish

clean and protect in the Winter = less work in the Spring = more time cruising

Hardware

___ anchor winch:  upgrade - replace

___ anchor rode:  replace - mark - reverse

___ davit:  replace - repair - upgrade

___ davit motor:  consider Spectra line vs cable

___ kayak racks

___ railings:  repair - replace loose railings or hardware - rebed stanchions at gate and hardware before the rains arrive

Canvas

___ covers and biminis - replace - repair

___ Eisenglass: now allows a truer image and is more scratch resistant

___ hard window insert - with or without wipers

we can now do double wide/double wiper windows

___ covers for brightwork - save on refinishing costs next Spring

___ sun sails

___ privacy mesh covers for windows

Interior

___ new upholstery - foam and/or fabric

___ under mattress ventilation

___ upgrade interior lighting - LED's have come a long way

___ new headliner

___ new flooring:  carpet - wood - cork - laminate

___ head system:  upgrade or replace - have you considered Vacuflush

Does your nose tell you it is time to replace those hoses? 

___ woodwork - refinish, including soles

Mechanical/Electrical

___ generator:  replace - upgrade

___ watermaker:  install - upgrade gallons per day

___ engine exhaust covers:  install - replace

___ remote mount fuel and oil filters for easy servicing 

Have you thought of installing an oil change pump?

___ Gen-Sep underwater generator exhaust - QUIET!

___ bow and/or stern thrusters - take the stress out of windy dockings

___ batteries - upgrade battery bank - replace 

___ inverter - install for added 'silent operation' at anchor

___ tune ups or upgrades to improve your fuel efficiency

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Send us your list if you would like us to provide you with a quote.

<yachts@philbrooks.com> or fax 250-656-1155

Remember our policy:  On Time/On Budget