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2.5
Preliminary care and maintenance checklist
Some items listed below pertain to optional equipment and may or may not be applicable
on your boat. A qualified Technician should be used if you are not completely confident in
your ability to make repairs or inspections.
Out of Water Inspection
Pre-launch inspection
____ Sacricial zinc anodes installed (if applicable)
____ Propeller installed with keyway, nuts and cotter pin
____ Propeller shaft turns freely and without excess wobble (if applicable)
____ Strut and shaft log free of corrosion (if applicable)
____ Rudder swings easily & correct with wheel direction
____ Rudder and post inspected for cracks and/or concealed damage (may require removing rudder)
____ Auxiliary tiller handle properly aligned, ts securely and operational
____ All thru-hulls and valves below water line inspected for corrosion, labeled 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
____ House & engine start batteries installed and lled with correct electrolyte levels
____ House & engine start battery boxes secured
____ All battery terminals clean and wires secured
____ Engine block & transmission drains closed
____ Transducer in place
____ Hose clamps on all systems below water line tight
____ Keel bolts tight and clean
____ Exhaust hose attached and secured
____ 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 and internal
wiring and cause mildew and molding)
Mast Assembly
____ Review manufacturer's manual for operation and maintenance
____ 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 anchor, steaming and deck lights
____ Electronic wind indicator installed per manufacturers recommendation (if applicable)
____ Manual wind indicator installed on masthead
____ VHF antenna installed and connected
____ Headsail furling system installed and inspected per manufacturer's recommendation
____ Running rigging inspected for wear and tear
____ Mast step stand-up blocks secured and operational
____ Mainsail, jib sail and aking system inspected for wear and tear (non-furling mast).
____ In- mast system checked for smooth operation and overall condition of sails
____ Specied pre-bend and diagonal tensions attained in mast
____ Mast to deck wiring properly sealed with drip loop
Figure 2.3
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