8. PRELIMINARY CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
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Mast step stand-up blocks secured and
operational
Main sail, jib sail and flaking system
inspected for wear and tear
Check condition and operation of sails
Specified pre-bend and diagonal tensions
attained in mast according to the mast
manufacturer’s commendations
Mast to deck wiring is properly attached
Anchor System and Ground Tackle
Optional anchor secured in bow roller
assembly
Optional spare anchor onboard and
accessible; see Chapman’s Manual for
recommendations on anchors, anchor lines
and drogues
Anchor line pays out and retrieves into
anchor locker without difficulty
Anchor assembly inspected and free of
abrasions
Anchor locker hatch secures properly with
anchor and line in place
Anchor locker free of debris inside
Anchor locker drain-plate is free of debris
Steering System
Rudder turns easily and correctly with wheel
direction
Rudder raising system working and
functioning properly
Inspect rudder for cracks and/or concealed
damage
Bolts and brackets secured and steering
cable functioning properly
Primary Pumps
Optional bilge pump and manual bilge pump
functioning properly
Electric bilge pump, float switch (discharge
hose has anti-siphon loop in place to
prevent back flow under sail) operating
properly
Optional fresh water pumps functioning
properly
Optional toilet flush pumps functioning
properly
Illumination and Small Electrical
Components Check
Bow light, cabin lights, stern light, masthead
light, chart light illuminating
Anchor light illuminating
Smoke detectors operational
CO detector operational
High water bilge alarm functioning properly
Optional shore power cord and adapter plug
operational
Optional 110 or 220 VAC outlets operational
– Ground fault circuits functioning
Optional 110 or 220 VAC/battery charging
systems functioning properly
Compass and compass light functioning
properly
Fresh Water Systems
Portable water tank and galley faucet water
pump functioning properly
Optional water tank and shut-off valve
functioning
All water lines and components purged of
air and checked for leaks
Sinks and drains checked for leaks and
adequate flow
Optional cockpit shower operational
Optional fresh water system strainer clean
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