J 105 - Commissioning Checklist; Pre-Launch and Launch Checks; Engine and Systems Checks

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Pre-Launch
___ Read equipment owner manuals
___ Pre-rig mast and check installation of:
• halyards
• blocks
• electronics
• shrouds
• spreader end chafe guards
• shroud spinnaker protection
• lifeline pins
• Mast Boot
___ Pre-rig boom
___ Bottom painted or touched up
___ Check propeller/strut/zinc
___ De-winterize engine and check status of:
• engine oil/ filter
• coolant level
• transmission fluid level
• water intakes/filter
• fuel lines/filter
___ Check battery charge
___ Check all hose clamps, tighten as required
___ Close all seacocks
___ Wire tie wooden plugs near all thru-hulls
Steering System (Wheel)
___ Attach Wheel
___ Check steering cable tension
___ Test fit emergency tiller
___ Check rudder stops
Loose Gear
___ Fenders and lines
___ Dock lines
___ Winch handles
___ Ignition/boat keys
___ Bilge pump handle
___ Mast wedges ready
___ Double-check sling locations and mark
___ Anchor, chain and rode
___ Fire extinguishers installed
___ First aid kit
___ Coast Guard Required Safety Gear
Launch
___ Check for leaks
___ Check seacocks
___ Check stuffing box
Engine Start
___ Read engine owner’s manual
___ Open raw water intake seacock
___ Check fuel
___ Start engine
___ Check exhaust for cooling water flow
___ Check oil press., water temp., charging gauges
___ Check transmission- forward/reverse
___ Check stuffing box
Step Mast
___ Locate mast step in middle of range and tighten bolts.
___ Hoist spar and lower into boat
___ Attach headstay to stemhead fitting
___ Attach backstay and cylinder to backstay plate
___ Attach all shrouds and hand tighten
___ Install mast wedges and boot
___ Connect mast junction box wires
Rigging
___ Install boom
___ Lead all halyards to stoppers on cabin top
___ Rig reef lines
___ Install and connect boom vang
___ Dock tune spar per tuning guide
___ Rig bow sprit launching guide
Systems Check
___ Fill fuel tank
___ Check operation of electrical systems and pumps
___ Check sailing electronics
Trial Sail
___ Raise and lower sails to check for fit
___ Monitor engine performance and check stuffing box
___ Check bilge for leaks
___ Check sailing electronics
___ Check reef points and lines
___ Check for steering cable stretch (wheel only)
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