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.
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).
List started Jan 2024, several months after already working on the outside of Firefly. List is directly used by us remotely, and refers only to the restoration.
| Removal / Parts Jobs | Completed? |
|---|---|
• Find and pick up pallets. • Remove anchor chain (onto pallet under boat) • Remove toilet/head. • Remove sink. • Remove all old electrics (except engine). • Remove soaked wood from under gas locker. • Remove all rotten wood segments (everywhere). • Remove all carpet and ‘leather’. • Dry boat (heaters/heat guns [carefully]). • Attempt boat circuit design (find software). • Remove compass (in cockpit). • Remove bad ‘chart shelf’. • 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) | No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No |
| Fitment / Repair Jobs | Completed? |
|---|---|
• 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 | No No No No No No |