116 | 2-32 RecommendedAnnualChecklist
2-32 RECOMMENDEDANNUALCHECKLIST
o Doageneralcleaningofhull,deckand
topsidesusingamilddetergent
o Make sure drains and scuppers are
clear
o Clean and polish metal with a good
metal polish
o Cleanwindowsandhatches
o Cleancanvas,biminianddodger
o Cleaninteriorincludingbilges
o Checksparepartsandtoolsandreplace
asnecessary
o Make sure registration is current and
on-board
HULL
o Check for hull abrasions, scratches,
gouges,etc.andrepair
o Check and replace zinc anodes if
necessary
o Check shafts, cutlass bearings, and
propellers
o Checkruddersandttings
o Touchuporreplaceantifoulingpaint
DECK&FITTINGS
o Checkstanchions,pulpitsand lifelines
forintegrity
o Check mooring cleats, ground tackle,
lines&fenders.
o Checkswimladdersecurity&operation
o Check deck, windows, and port lights
forleaks
o Inspectanchorchainandswivel
o Cleanandserviceanchorwindlass
o Check Davits & control cables for
excesswear&operation
BELOWDECKS:
o Check,testandlubricateseacocks
o Checkconditionofhosesandclamps
o Make sure hoses below the waterline
aresecurelydoubleclamped
o Checkbilgespumpsforautomaticand
manualoperation
o Checkforoilinbilgesndandxleakif
required
o Checklimberholesandmakesurethey
areclearofdebris
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND
COMPONENTS:
o Check/rechargeorreplacebatteriesas
required
o Check battery terminals for corrosion,
cleanandlubricate
o Check operation of Battery charger /
Inverter
o Checkgalvanicisolatorsystem
o Inspectallwiringforwearandchafe
o Test all gauges & instruments for
operation
o Checkshorepowercablesandreplace
ifburntordamaged
o Checkforsparefuses
o Check all lighting xtures and make
sureyouhavesparebulbs
o Check all electronics for proper
operation
o Inspectantennasforcorrosion