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Check-off sheet for commissioning steps.
Details on validating warranty via registration.
Checklist of pre-launch checks for the boat.
Checklist of checks while the boat is in water.
Details for identifying the specific boat and its build.
Verifying rigging and equipment before mast installation.
Essential checks before starting the engine.
Step-by-step guide to starting the engine.
Steps for conducting a water test on the boat.
Steps and requirements for filing warranty claims.
Key dimensions like LOA, Beam, Draft, Displacement.
Details of mainsail, jib, spinnaker dimensions and weight.
Attaching key rigging components to the mast.
How to connect the upper shrouds to the mast and chain plates.
Connecting lower shrouds, adjusting turnbuckles, and managing halyards.
Detailed steps for safely raising and securing the mast.
How to set and adjust shroud tension for optimal sailing.
Importance of correctly tuned rigging for boat performance.
How the S2 sails, especially regarding heel and tacking.
Detailed lengths and wire sizes for standing rigging.
Details on halyards, sheets, and miscellaneous lines.
Diagram illustrating the boat's electrical system components.
Explanation of the 12-volt DC system and battery monitor.
How to use the main switch for battery selection and safety.
Description of switches for cabin, instrument, and navigation lights.
Details on water pressure, spares, and wire color coding.
Operation of AC panel, receptacles, and battery charger.
Essential checks before starting the inboard engine.
Step-by-step guide to starting the inboard engine.
Steps for safely shutting down the inboard engine.
Actions to take before opening the fuel fill cap.
Monitoring fueling, closing caps, and final system checks.
Recommendations for using the outboard engine based on conditions.
Steps before starting the refueling operation for outboard.
Fueling completion, tank handling, and ventilation requirements.
Visual representation of the boat's plumbing layout.
Information on the fresh water tank capacity and location.
Details on the galley sink and hand pump.
How sinks in different cockpit versions drain.
Information on portable and optional recirculating marine toilets.
Descriptions of bilge pump locations and how to operate them.
How to oil and maintain teak for appearance.
Tips on ventilation, dampness control, and cleaning.
Correct screwdriver use for interior trim screws.
Information on the common alcohol stove installation.
How to clean and protect the boat's gelcoat surfaces.
Techniques for polishing, waxing, and minor gelcoat repairs.
Care instructions for teak trim and woodwork.
Cleaning and maintenance of plexiglass surfaces.
Proper removal and storage of sails and lines.
Procedures for winterizing the engine and storing the battery.
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