MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
PRE-USE MAINTENANCE:
RIGGING:
1. Inspect turnbuckles, tighten as required, pinned as required.
2. Inspect clevis pins and cotter pins.
3. Visually inspect spreader tips and other areas where sails may chafe during sailing,
replace tape as necessary.
4. Halyards free and not tangled.
5. Inspect mast hardware attachment bolts, tighten as required.
HULL AND DECK INSPECTION:
1. Pedestal steering OK, rudder post packing gland not weeping.
2. Bilge and compartments are dry.
3. Through
hull
valves, hoses, and clamps OK.
4. Check running lights.
ENGINE:
1. Check engine oil and fuel levels.
2. Packing gland OK, cooling water intake valve opens and closes OK.
3. Throttle shift OK.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE:
RIGGING:
1. Inspect chain plates, fastenings and bolts for leaks, replace sealant and tighten as
necessary. (1)
2. Inspect blocks, shackles, cotter pins.
3. Check rigging tune, rigging wire condition.
4. Check turnbuckles and locking pins.
NOTE (1): It may be necessary to rebed the chainplates after the boat has been sailed the first few time as
some movement between the deck and the metal chainplate may break the bedding material seal. This
movement is normal. Chainplates should be rebedded or caulked at the first sign of a leak to avoid damage
to the interior wood and finishes.
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