13 - HULL AND FURNITURE MAINTENANCE 378
13.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE OUTLINES
The yacht is equipped with large number sophisticated devices and sys-
tems, which require not only a certain care when it comes to use, but also
regular maintenance to obtain correct operation.
One of the factors that might cause problems or faults, is usually the irregu-
lar use of the yacht and because of this, of the on-board devices.
Experience indicates that regular use of the devices normally gives fewer
problems, and therefore, we recommend operating all on-board devices
regularly, for short periods.
Daily checks and regular maintenance are important for maintaining equip-
ment/components in the best working order and efciency. If the regular
maintenance schedule is not correctly followed, the equipment’s perfor-
mance can deteriorate, causing reduced efciency, a shorter life and the
occurrence of unexpected problems which can compromise safety at sea.
The maintenance schedule is based on time intervals or running hours.
For example, if a maintenance task is scheduled every 100 hours or 3
months, this task must be repeated at 200 hours or after 6 months, at 300
hours or after 9 months, and so on.
In case of a long period of inactivity (for example during winter) it is advis-
able to lay up the yacht, possibly under cover.
CAUTION
Some general information about ordinary maintenance tasks, their sched-
ule and procedures is provided herein.
For further specic information referring to the maintenance schedule,
see the Manufacturer Manuals for on-board devices/components, issued
by the various Manufacturers.
CAUTION
Check periodically that all equipment containing water is lled with the
correct amount of anti-freeze.
If the outside temperature drops below 0°C, all fresh or sea water sys-
tems, are exposed to the risk of freezing and consequent breakage.
Systems especially subject to risks of freezing are both the sea water sys-
tems (for instance engine cooling system, generator cooling system), and
the fresh water systems (for instance: the windscreen washer system, the
fresh water pump, etc..), that is: all systems and devices containing either
fresh or sea water.
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