8. PRELIMINARY CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
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Head and Holding Tank Systems
Portable sanitation head holding tank clean
Optional marine head vent clear from tank
to atmosphere
Optional marine head toilet flushes to
holding tanks properly
Optional marine head holding tank waste
level checked
Optional marine head fittings and hoses
checked for leaks or signs of cracks
Galley Systems
Optional butane stove operational; refer to
manufacturer’s manual for proper operation
and trouble shooting
Optional electric cooler operational and
proper temperature attained
Galley sink drain plate free of debris
Hose clamps tight and secured; no signs of
cracks on sink drain hose
Galley sink drain ball valve/handle
functioning properly
Deck
Swim seats/ladders/grab plate operational
Companionway hatches operate properly
(recheck this after the boat is in water)
Companionway drop-ins fit properly in
companionway and line locker
Optional canvas properly cleaned and
installed
Optional cockpit cushions cleaned and
installed
Lifeline shackles tight and secure
Rubrail sealed and secured to hull
Load bearing hardware sealed and securely
fastened; this includes but is not limited to
chainplates, winches and handrail
Port/starboard chainplate assemblies are
secured and tightened
Plexiglass hatches, ports, windscreens and
windows adjusted and cleaned
All thru deck fittings sealed properly; flipping
cap on thru deck fitting functioning properly
Topside surface clean and free of damage
Interior Inspection
Drop-in hatches for bunks and floors in
place and fit securely
Interior steps and grab rails secured
Ballast tank access cover secured; no signs
of cracks on ballast tank
Bilges clean and free of debris (is this
possible??)
Opening port and hatch screens in place
Optional blinds/privacy curtains, shades and
interior cushions cleaned and secured
Head door open/shut/latch properly
Ensure all wires and connection on
distribution panels are tight (should be
professionally inspected)
Optional stereo/CD operational
Owner supplied Chapman’s Manual
onboard and readily available
Safety gear onboard, readily available and
up to date. See Chapman’s Manual and US
Coast Guard website at < www.uscg.mil
>for details
Operator’s Manual onboard
User’s Manual onboard
Outboard Engine and Fuel System
Review manufacturer’s outboard engine
manual for operating procedure and
maintenance
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