If anyone is interested in how we manage our build of Firefly, we simply make lists. We make hundreds of them. We’re not just learning a new hobby, but we’re trying to repair, from scratch, a large, sea-going, nature powered vehicle, at the same time. It’s a van build with added complexity, and she was once sunk!

Here, we’re going to keep track of some of the more menial tasks that fit in, and around, the main flow chart we use to work from to manage our progress (View our Flow Chart Here). It’s in no particular order.

List started Jan 2024, several months after already working on the outside of Firefly. List is directly used by us at the boat, and refers only to the restoration of Firefly.

Removal / Parts JobsCompleted?

• Find and pick up pallets
• Remove rudder
• Remove anchor chain onto pallet
• Remove toilet/head.
• Remove sink.
• Remove all old electrics (not engine).
• Remove soaked wood/gas locker.
• Remove all rotten wood segments.
• Remove all carpet and ‘leather’.
• Dry boat (heaters/heat guns).
• Design new wiring looms.
• Remove compass (in cockpit).
• Remove bad chart table.
• Remove shelves near quarter berth.
• Tape up gas locker temporarily.
• Remove gas line.
• Source new NASA Clipper pods x4.
• Remove engine (on pallet in cabin).
• Rebuild Engine
• Remove old anchor locker.
• Remove old v-berth frame
• Remove old cooker
• Remove cockpit drain pipes
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Fitment / Repair JobsCompleted?
• Fit new Flag Pole (and large flag).
• Fit GPS antenna.
• Trim bolts through hull (into cabin).
• Refit sink.
• Refit toilet/head.
• Fit a diesel heater.
• Rebuild anchor/chain locker.
• Build starboard quarter berth benches.
• Build port side berth framework.
• Tile galley.
• Rebuild galley.
• Re-stain old teak woodwork.
• Paint interior hull white.
• Fit solar panel.
• Fit wind turbine.
• Fit new anode
• Build new control panel
• Fit new Houdini hatch seal
• Rebuild v-berth
• Fit new water tank
• Fit deck filler and pipe (water)
• Fit 12v lighting
• Fit 240v lighting
• Fit 240v shore power plugs
• Fit Fire Extinguishers
• Rebuild ‘Wardrobe’ (inc rail)
• Fit anti-siphon valves
• Fix roof vents (galley and head)
• Plumb in galley sink (electric pump)
• Fit Inclinometer
• Fit brass clock and barometer
• Seal quarter berth from storage
• Replace all sea cocks with plastic
• Replace all sensors in hull
• Build roof lighting (with down lighters)
• Build fold down table
• Fit deep cycle batteries
• Fit new master battery switch?
• Build fold down nav desk
• Build port side storage
• Build under seat storage
• Fit digital compass
• Fit VHF radio
• Fit Chartplotter
• Fit Tablet bracket
• Fix cutlery drawer
• Modify and fit spice rack
• Fit diesel heater
• Change ignition Bulbs
• Fit cockpit compass
• Fit NASA pods and instruments
• Make cockpit floor (non-slip)
• Paint Cockpit
• Fit locker padlocks
• Clean spray hood
• Fit new main sail cover
• Fit main sail
• Rebuild hatch (again)
• Re-paint toe rail
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