Bertram 540 - Commissioning the Yacht; Preparing the Yacht for Use after a Period of Inactivity

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14.4 COMMISSIONING THE YACHT
If the yacht has been winterized, all unused equipment will have to be
prepared for service. After commissioning, the activities that follow
should be performed.
14.4.1 Preparing the yacht for use after a period of inactivity
The following is a general listing of activities to be performed prior to
using the yacht after a period of inactivity, including a lay-up period.
Other specific recommendations will be found in the individual equipment
manufacturer’s service manuals.
Refer to the engine and generator Manufacturer’s service manuals and
follow the Manufacturer’s directions for servicing the engines and
generator before starting them after a period of inactivity.
These activities include, but are not limited to the following:
− Check the engines coolant level. Change oil and filters of engines and
generator.
− Check all belt tension and the condition of hoses and connections.
− Check that all hoses are securely clamped and that all thru-hull fittings
and sea valves serving the engines are open.
− Check the battery voltage.
− Start thrust engines.
− Warm up the engines by allowing the engine rpm to advance at
intervals of several minutes at each speed before bringing them to full
speed.
− Stop engines. Replace fuel filters. Replace oil filters. Top up engine
oil if necessary. See the engine manuals for instructions.
− Start the engine of the power generator. Repeat the same sequence
as for the thrust engines.
− If the yacht has been stored afloat, have the hull, rudders, propellers,
shafts and the trim tabs thoroughly cleaned to remove marine growth
and fouling.
− Inspect the condition of the antifouling paint on the bottom hull. If
necessary, have two layers of suitable antifouling applied by qualified
personnel (the yacht will have to be hauled).
− Check propeller and shafts. Inspect for leaks in the shaft seals. Repair
as needed;
− Check the condition of underwater zinc anodes; replace if indicated;
− Check the condition and operational status of:
• all hoses;
• all bilge pumps, seawater, potable water, black water and grey
water pumps;
• the steering system connections;
• trim tab fluid and connections;
• gangway and swim ladder;
• all controls, system monitoring gauges and meters and instruments
used for navigation.