8. PRELIMINARY CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
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OUT OF WATER INSPECTION CHECKLIST
REFER TO THE DRAWINGS IN THE
DESCRIPTION OF MODEL SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN SHOULD BE USED IF
YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY CONFIDENT IN
YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE REPAIRS OR
INSPECTIONS.
General
Ballast tank guillotine valve is properly
functioning
All thru-hulls and valves inspected for
corrosion, labels and closed until after
launch
Bottom paint in satisfactory condition
Hull freshly cleaned and waxed (free of
gelcoat damage)
Mooring, safety lines and fenders onboard
and in good condition
Inspect start battery and optional 2
nd
battery
for proper installation, fully charged and
functioning
All battery terminals clean and wires
secured
Inspect outboard engine according to
manufacturer’s recommendations
Transducer(s) are in place and secured
properly; throttle/ transmission control
handle rotates smoothly
Hose clamps on all systems below water
line are tight
Centerboard(Keel) bolts tight and clean
Centerboard(Keel) raising line working
properly
Boat is free of internal and external water
leaks above water line (Failure to stop water
intrusion could result in permanent damage
or deterioration of structural coring
materials, internal wiring and cause mildew
and molding)
Mast Assembly
Maintain mast assembly according to
manufacturer’s recommendations
Spreaders securely fastened; mast and
spreaders free of corrosion and stress
cracks
Standing rigging and pins inspected for
wear, tear, corrosion and cracking
External wiring secured for navigation lights
(anchor/steaming lights, bow light and stern
light)
Optional electronic wind indicator installed
per manufacturer’s recommendation
Optional wind indicator installed and
functioning properly
Optional VHF antenna installed and working
properly
Optional headsail furling system installed
and inspected per manufacturer’s
recommendations
Running rigging inspected for wear and tear
TRAVEL HAZARD
Check the ballast tank water intake guillotine
valve for proper function prior to any launch
procedure. Ensure the ballast tank guillotine
valve and vent valve are closed. Failure to do
so may cause unexpected results under
power or sail.
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