ANNUAL SAFETY MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
3.4
The following list has been compiled as a guide to check
critical safety related components of the boat. It is very
important that this maintenance inspection be completed each
year to assure the ongoing safety of your boat. This list is
not all inclusive. It is intended as a guide only.
RUNNING RIGGING
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Check lines for wear and splice conditions.
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Check block attachment and condition of sheaves.
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Service winches, check for free operation and ratchet
stop function.
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Check for secure fastening of all cleats.
DECK HARDWARE
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Check Lifeline integrity, stanchion, and rail attachment
to deck.
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Check all chocks, cleats, and other hardware for attachment
and soundness.
STEERING SYSTEM
Check rudder condition.
Check rudder post play in bearing tube.
Check drive wheel attachment.*
Check integrity of cables and chain clamps.*
Check steering wheel shaft lubrication and wheel security.*
Check cable tension.*
THRU HULL AND SEACOCKS
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Check seacock integrity.
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Check seacock attachment to hull.
____
Check for free operation and lubrication.
____
Check hose, integrity, attachment and clamps.
ELECTRICAL
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Check battery charge, terminal connections, and electrolite
level.
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Check breaker panel and switch condition. ■
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Check running light operation.
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Cheek ground wire attachment to keel, mast step, thru hulls,
and engine.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
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Check stove fuel system, hoses, clamps and shut offs.
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Check heating stove - clearances and exhaust pipes.
* Pedestal Steered boats Only
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