BENETEAU 331 Page 22 of 73
Jan. 10, 2003
rev 02
PRIOR TO STEPPING MAST
_____ Clean or wax spar.
_____ Mast sheaves free running.
_____ Run halyards if necessary– Make sure you have clean hands on clean ground.
_____ Attach and secure all stays and shrouds.
_____ Attach and secure spreaders to mast and upper shrouds.
_____ Check boom gooseneck fitting.
_____ Install mast boot on spar if applicable.
_____ Check all mast lights.
_____ Attach and secure boom topping lift.
_____ Check running lights and electrical connections.
_____ Protect against chafe on spreader ends and any fitting.
_____ Check sail track for burrs.
_____ Turnbuckles attached.
_____ Re-check all pins, cotters, and Locktite any shackles.
_____ Check with salesman and work order for additional mast gear.
_____ Furling system built and connected to mast
AFTER STEPPING MAST
_____ Protect spar from scratching on mast collar on keel stepped masts.
_____ Turnbuckles lubricated.
_____ Attach standing rigging to chain plates.
_____ Chock mast partner and seal mast boot on keel stepped masts.
_____ All mast wiring connected.
_____ Preliminary tune - spar straight - shrouds proper tension.
_____ Run reefing lines and halyards.
_____ All cotter pins in place on turnbuckles and opened.
_____ Run main sheets and attach topping lift.
_____ Tape chain plates and cotter pins to prevent chafe.
_____ Check and double-check all turnbuckles, cotter and clevis pins.
PRIOR TO DELIVERY
_____ Hose test all ports, deck hardware, chain plates, and stanchion posts for leaks.
_____ Tighten lifelines and tape split rings.
_____ All doors, drawers, floorboards, hatches, and cabinets operate freely - fit if necessary.
_____ Clean thoroughly: sinks, bulkheads and counter tops, all lockers and drawers, bilge,
cushions, deck and cockpit lockers.
_____ Dry the bilge completely.
_____ Clean and oil exterior teak if needed.
_____ Clean cabin sole, deck area and ports.
_____ All Coast Guard and safety gear aboard.
_____ Sails bent on, ALL HEADSAILS FIT FURLING.
_____ All electronics and optional gear tested and working.
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