o
Check lights and
that all wiring harness is secure
o Check wheel bearings for smooth running and side
play
o Check brake linings (done thru inspection port on
front of drum)
o Check surge brakes (spin tires and test actuator –
check fluid level, if low discover why) Note: use synthetic DOT 5
fluid only
o Lubricate winch
o Check tires (for proper pressure and ageing
cracking) including two spares
o Check spare tire mounting bracket (lubricate lock)
o Lubricate dolly wheel
o Check license plate registration
o Lubricate surge brake actuator (grease the slide)
o Inspect trailer for rust or any bent members
o
Change oil (Castrol
10w30 GTX )
o Check bottom end lube (replace bottom end grease
every even year)
o Change spark plugs
o Grease turning spindle
o Empty old fuel and inspect gas tank and hoses for
any leaks while pressuring up the bulb
o Test run ensuring proper water tell tale discharge
o Test the manual start rope
o
Wash
o Repair any hull imperfections
o Wax
o Check date on parks sticker
o Check lights
o Check batteries (fill with distilled water, clean
and charge, replace if the battery fails to charge properly)
o Check Y valve and lubricate if stiff
o Check seacock and lubricate if stiff
o Flush and fill water tanks
o Test bilge pump (should empty bailing bucket in 6-8
strokes)
o Oil interior teak
o Check standing rigging
o Check running rigging
o Clean interior of boat
o Check electronics including a test of the vhf (if
possible check the SWR)
o Test head and macerator pump
o Test sink / lav pumps
o Test blaster pump
o Clean and lubricate sheet winches (every odd year)
o Inspect steering system (ensure that spare steering
cables are onboard)
o Inspect rudder including the pintles, gudgeons and
retract bungee
o Clean and lubricate the mast slide
o Check and replace if deteriorating the bungee cords
on the
- Self storing sail ties
- Jib sheet anti fouling line
- Soft link
- Baby stay retractor
o Clean and organize all lockers
- Anchor (ensure that locker drain
is clear and inspect
the rode for chaff)
- Port cockpit
- Starboard cockpit
- Port cabin
- Starboard cabin
- V-berth
o Check and replace rigging tape
on
- Spreaders tips and shroud seizing wire
- Life lines
- Shroud T bolts
o Check roller furler
- Check for smooth bearing operation
- Check the furling line
- Check the halyard line
o Check all safety equipment
- Check date on flares
- Check pfd’s for proper amount and
serviceability
- Check and replenish the first aid kit
- Check fire extinguisher charge
- Check the backup anchor (ensure that its
rode is not
chaffed and that the anchor is stored in a way that allows quick
deployment)
- Inflatable
- Check it’s motor
- Parks sticker
- Condition
- Observations of things that need checked later
or added to the
list
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