2 Refurbishing Phase

Refurbish the boat, trailer, and equipment.

Subtasks:

2.1                Establish Relationships With Suppliers

2.2                Establish Relationships With Refurbishing Experts

2.3                Research Articles and Books on Refurbishing

2.4                Obtain a Set of Plans for Lightning Sailboats

2.5                Organize the Work Site

2.6                Make a Cradle

2.6.1        Draw Up Plans

2.6.2        Obtain Lumber, Hardware, Tools Needed

2.6.3        Build Cradle

2.6.4        Waterproof Cradle

2.7                Put Boat on Cradle

2.7.1        Decide if You Want to Remove the Centerboard First

2.7.1.1  Remove Centerboard

2.7.1.1.1        Disconnect Centerboard Uphaul

2.7.1.1.2        Remove Centerboard Pin Cover Plates

2.7.1.1.3        Support Centerboard From Top and Bottom

2.7.1.1.4        Drive Centerboard Support Pin Out of Hole

2.7.1.1.5        Carefully Work Centerboard Up and Out of Trunk

2.7.1.1.6        Lay Centerboard on Supports on Floor

2.7.2        Obtain/Construct Boat Hoisting Mechanism

2.7.3        Inspect Reinforced Attachment Point

2.7.4        Check Out Hoisting Bridle on Boat

2.7.5        Hoist Boat to Remove it From Trailer

2.7.6        Lower Boat Onto Cradle

2.8                Plan the Refurbishing Work

2.8.1        Start a “to do” List

2.8.2        Maintain the “to do” List

2.9                Do the Refurbishing Work – Boat

2.9.1        Acquire Needed Materials

2.9.2        Acquire Needed Tools

2.9.3        Obtain Advice on How to Proceed

2.9.4        Refurbish the Boat

2.10            Reinstall Removed Hardware and Equipment

2.11            Install DGIF Registration Number on Hull

2.12            Install Boat Name and Other Graphics on Boat

2.13            Do the Refurbishing work – Trailer

2.14            Put Boat Back On Trailer

2.15            Reinstall Centerboard (if it was removed)

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