Boat Maintanance

Winterisation List

Forestay genoa roller

  • take out sail & wash for winter preservation
  • check all screw & rivet points of the reefing connections
  • check drums , tubes , bearings for free rotation of the roller
  • check ropes , pulleys & foot path rope and its security break point
  • take out drum & swivel , wash it in hot water ( use water with 10% of clear benzene ) and grease bearings with lithioum grease
  • check the connection between the lower part of the drum & deck .Especially check the toggle fork , clevis pins , split pins , terminal parts , washers & hook on deck .( look for possible cracks - replaceafter 5 years - )
  • check the point of the forestay wire & top bearing
  • Mast & main sail roller
  • take out sail & wash for winter preservation
  • check every movable part , clean & spray grease
  • check of all ropes which move mainsail , genoa & spinnaker
  • check mast & rigging
  • check basement & and turning bottom blocks
  • check all rigging wires at point of connection
  • check boom ( inboard & outboard ends ) and rivet parts
  • take out ropes for wash

Deck

  • take out anchor winch , change carbons & oil ( electrician ) , check gipsy , stripper , ( and screws on block ) , wing nut , clutch cone inner & outer & staft keys
  • check electrical connections of the winch to the boat , remote control & its plug
  • check condition of the chain and its fitting point onboard
  • check anchor compartment - clean - & check for possible water leak into the front cabin
  • check of the spare anchor , chain , connections , rope , wash & paint
  • check wash & spray grease all lead blocks , jammers & rope stoppers
  • check mainsheet traveller and genoa travelers , cars , stops - clean & spray wash
  • take apart the winches , wash , clean and grease
  • check all hatches & windows for waterproofing - check their fittings ( in & out ) , their spring tentioners , hooks
  • check lifelines , clevis pins , split pins , stanchions , bases & split aft pulpit lifelines
  • check anchor & locker hinges & aft entrance hinge
  • check coachroof grab rail & fittings , front & aft mooring cleats & fittings , forward & aft pulpits & fittings
  • check for water dry in the areas of shrouds chain plates
  • check the water & diesel filling points and caps
  • check toe rail
  • check mooring lines & wash
  • check and clean aft rubber protector - check swimming ladder - hinges & fitting
  • take out bimini & sprayhood , wash and repair if necessary ( sail maker ) .Check skeletons - fittings
  • clean cockpit lockers & check inventory of the area
  • clean all ss parts and apply cream for protection & polish
  • clean fenders & wash or replace lines
  • polish all deck
  • check oars , their fittings , pump , wooden floor ( replace if it's cracked ) , aft clean & paint , take dinghy for service
  • take life raft & fire extinguishers for annual inpection
  • Steering wheels
  • take apart top mechanism , check bearings , shaft etc, wash and grease , replace primary water tighten washer
  • check , clean and grease the tangential unit and ends fitting
  • check wire and grease it along its path
  • check all point and tight all bulldog grips
  • check water dryness of the teflon sealer and check for cracks around ss steering shaft in & out
  • check emergency tiller and point of fitting

Hull

  • water pressure all hull under water area
  • check gel coat for scratches and also the decoration strip
  • check with meter for moisture and signs of osmosis
  • take out some old antifouling and prepare area for application of new antifouling
  • clean engine shaft and bracket - propeller
  • check shaft base of bracket , water lubricated bearing , pin drive , propeller , safety screw , anodes and safety pins
  • replace anodes
  • clean and polish upper part of hull
  • apply primer and 2 coats of antifouling
  • paint with 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of propeller paint all the shaft and propeller
  • check keel for rust and connection with hull
  • check - clean all through hulls and check vanes inside for good operation

Electrical - electronics

  • check the condition of the batteries , fill with electrolyte , charge
  • check cables and ends of batteries
  • check of the main switch , fuse & replace ceramic fuse for the anchor winch with automatic thermal switch
  • check isolator in - out and cable path yo the switch panel for leak
  • check battery charger if any
  • check lights in and out
  • take out starter and alternator to electrician
  • check fuse connection and earth
  • check voltage , ammeter , water and diesel gauge
  • check the use of the remote control for the anchor
  • take out all instruments for winter ( vhf , gps , plotter , autopilot, etc )
  • check aerial of VHF , NAVTEX, GPS
  • check manual and electric bilge pump - operation and ckeck for leaks
  • check shower pumps and their switch buttons

Wc - toilets

  • dismandte toilets base and pump
  • check and change kit
  • take out tube and replace
  • check lighters and replace with ss
  • check vanes and spray with WD40 & grease
  • check water taps & cable
  • replace insulating silicons
  • check mirrors and replace if needed
  • put purifiers in the water tanks for threatment

Furniture and upholsteries

  • wash all wood with soap and sweet water , dry with heater and spray liquid silicon cream
  • check varnish and replace step varnish
  • check handles , locks , push buttons , hintches in the doors
  • take out upholsteries for dry cleaning
  • take out blankets for dry cleaning
  • replace pillows

Fridge and cooker

  • check fridge motor and fill with freon if necessary
  • dismantle cooker , clean and test
  • check gas pipe and valves

Engine compartment

  • wash with fenisol the motor , reverse gear and coupling
  • change oil in reverse gear and motor
  • dismantle water to diesel seperator and fix again
  • clean diesel tank
  • change oil filter , diesel filter , pre-diesel filter , air filter, alternator belt
  • change timing belt
  • change , clean and paint base fittings
  • check , stop , gear , acceleration cables
  • check fresh water pump , cooling radiator , seperation tubes , out tubes and change cooling water
  • dismantle sea water pump & service , change impeller , clean sea water filter
  • check connections between shaft and reverse gear , clean and paint
  • start motor for cleaning with solution
  • dismantle sprayers , clean and adjust
  • adjust in-out valves
  • check for any leakage of exhaust system
  • check transmission handle
  • service outboard

Inventory check

  • clean and check all the kitchen inventory - replace if necessary
  • check all safety equipment for dates
  • replace tool box with workable tools
  • check papers of the yacht for certificate expiry , maps and books
  • general cleaning
 

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