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Ensures vessel and crew fitness for sea; guidance from RYA, Coastguards, IMO.
Vital importance of adjusted and maintained standing rigging for mast support.
Components of stainless steel standing rigging and its function.
Overview of steering systems fitted to yachts.
Details of four-stroke engines fitted, including gearbox and prop sizes.
Information on fuel tanks, stopcocks, filters, water traps, and return pipes.
Explanation of raw water and heat exchanger cooling systems.
Procedures for engine maintenance including basic care and turbochargers.
Overview of individual electrical systems and battery configuration.
Components of shore power system: socket, breakers, polarity test.
Most yachts use 12V systems; battery deterioration and maintenance.
Manual or pressurised water systems; water tank capacities.
Details on marine toilets and waste discharge systems.
Listing of Lewmar winches and windlass options by yacht model.
Procedure for cleaning and repairing hull scratches and abrasions.
Detailed checks for all rigging components for wear and damage.
Essential points for ensuring long engine life, especially during the first 30 hours.
Maintenance recommendations for Whitlock steering systems.
Regular checks for security, hose condition, and valve operation.
Recommended checks for gas systems at season start and before voyages.
Guidance on when to replace anodes and associated parts.
Operation of single lever 'TX' throttle and gear change lever.
Details of engines fitted, including gearbox, tank capacity, and prop sizes.
Recommended procedures for running-in new engines for 20 hours.
Procedures for stopping the engine using the cable-operated control.
Procedure for checking and handling gas system leaks.
Pre-sailing checks for steering, engine, water/waste, and gas systems.
Annual maintenance tasks for sails, rigging, fittings, winches, ground tackle, etc.
Winterisation procedures for engines, including draining and fluid changes.
Steps for recommissioning systems after winter storage.
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