8. PRELIMINARY CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
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IN WATER INSPECTION CHECKLIST
REFER TO THE DRAWINGS IN THE
DESCRIPTION OF MODEL
SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Dockside Inspection of Outboard Engine
and Operating System
Review manufacturer’s engine manual for
proper engine starting procedure
Correct idle rpm (per engine manual)
Hour meter operational
Neutral safety start switch operational
No fuel/oil/water leaks on engine
Engine seawater flowing properly
Dockside Pre-sail Inspection
Standing rigging tuned statically – all fittings
pinned and secured (re-check after sailing)
Jib sail installed, optional furling system
operational
Main sail installed and operates smoothly
Main sail flaking system properly adjusted
All reefing points in good condition and
working properly
Topping lift and outhaul operational
Sheets/blocks/winches operate correctly
and easily under load
All line stoppers operational and labeled
All electronic equipment calibrated
Owner Supplied VHF operational
Complete safety package onboard and up-
to date (see Chapman’s manual and US
Coast Guard rules and regulations)
Secure and evenly distribute all loose
equipment and weight
Complementary onboard inspection made
by local Power Squadron
Date of inspection:
Inspection made by:
CAPSIZE HAZARD
THE WATER LEVEL OF THE BALLAST TANK IS
CRITICAL. ENSURE THE BALLAST TANK IS
COMPLETELY FULL BEFORE RAISING SAILS,
MOTORING ABOVE 6 MPH OR EXCEEDING
WAKE SPEED. ANY LEVEL OF THE TANK
OTHER THAN COMPLETELY FULL WILL
PRODUCE INSTABILITY AND MAY LEAD TO
CAPSIZING.
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