Maintenance
14.9
14.5.1 20 Hours of Operation
Following the first 20 hours of operation, complete the
maintenance items listed below:
Check rudder lip seal for leaks (no leaks at all).
Check all through hull fittings for leaks.
Check all doors and cabinets for proper fit and opera-
tion.
Tighten all engine mounts.
Complete engine/generator maintenance as recom-
mended by engine/generator manufacturer.
Tighten all hose clamps and lubricate them.
Check and tighten all pressurized water system fit-
tings.
Check and service batteries, tighten battery connec-
tions, and lubricate as needed.
14.5.2 Zinc Maintenance
Generally, sacrificial anode maintenance consists of a
minimum annual replacement of the zincs. This should
be completed during the spring launch procedure for
example. The anodes may require more frequent replace-
ment, depending on your docking location and the length
of your boating season. If possible, check the anodes for
excessive corrosion midway through your boating sea-
son. If excessive corrosion is noted, have your dealer or a
competent technician replace the sacrificial zinc anode.
14.5.2.1 Sail Drive Leg
The sacrificial anode should be replaced:
every 100 hours of use
every 6 months
if the anode had degraded to half its original size
Inspection and replacement requires the boat to be out
of the water.
14.6 Storage and Lifting
In most cases, the reason for storage is winter lay up. A
competent boat yard should prepare your boat for winter
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storage. If you are removing your boat from the water for
another reason, use the information in this section as a
basic guideline. Following the procedures in this section
will help to extend the life of your boat and its equipment
and simplifies re-commencing in the spring.
Indoor storage is beneficial if you are storing your boat in
a climate that produces ice and snow. However, the stor-
age building should be adequately ventilated, not tightly
closed. Ventilation, both around and throughout the boat,
is very important.
If you use outdoor storage facilities, cover your boat with
a canvas cover with provisions for ventilation to keep the
boat from “sweating.” Building a frame over the boat to
support the canvas will allow the passage of air around
the boat. The frame should be a few inches wider than
the boat so the canvas will clear the rails.
Before preparing your boat for winter storage, check the
condition of the boat and its systems and equipment.
Note any repairs needed. The need for other repairs may
become apparent during winterization. Make arrange-
ments to have the repairs completed.
14.6.1 Disassemble the Rigging
The rigging should be disassembled as per the manu-
facturer’s instructions noted in the OEM manual (reverse
the assembly instructions). Once disassembled, the sails
should be stored dry and free of salt, folded but without
wrinkles. The mast and boom should be stored dry or
covered with sufficient supports to minimize any deflec-
tion. The jib furler assembly should be stored near the
other rigging with the center supported to protect the luff
extrusion (long center rod).
14.6.2 Lifting Your Boat
Following are guidelines which will help prevent damage
to your boat as it is being lifted.
Never hoist the boat with a greater than normal accu-
mulation of water in the bilge. Fuel and water tanks
should be empty.
Place slings where indicated by the Sling stickers on
the gunwale (Fig. 14.3). Proper location of the slings
is critical. Lifting at locations other than designated
by the Sling stickers may cause damage to the boat.
The labeled locations are optimal for balanced lift with
the structural integrity for the full distributed weight.
Damage caused by improperly placed straps is not
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