Owners – Pre-Season Checklist

One 4 Yacht Fractions employs the following checklist when inspecting the vessels:

ELECTRICAL – DC
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check battery switch(es)     Check knot meter     Check spreader/deck lights  
Check all exterior lights     Check GPS     Check anchor/winch wiring  
Check switches on panel     Check auto pilot     Check refrigeration system  
Perform VHF radio check     Check stereo     Check auto bilge pump  
Check depth sounder     Check navigation lights     Check shower pumps  
Check AC plug adapter               
               
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DIESEL HEATER
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check all electrical connections     Check all ducting/hoses     Check all vents/blowers  
Check heater operation     Check operation of thermostat     Check exhaust system  
               
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PROPANE/CNG
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check all lines for leaks     Check lines for chafing     Ensure all lines secure  
Check all connections for leaks     check appliances operation     Check appliance thermocouples  
Check piezo lighting devices     Check indicator light operation     Check solenoid operation  
Check stove gimballing     Check that all tanks are secure     Check BBQ hose  
               
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ELECTRICAL – AC
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check shore cord for abrasions     Check switching/breaker system     Check ground fault system  
Check/secure 15/30 amp adapter     Check battery charger/inverter     Check hot water tank operation  
Check connections for corrosion     Check boat power inlet(s)        
               
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check anchor chain for corrosion     Check shackles for corrosion     Check shackles for security  
Mouse anchor shackles     Check nylon road for chafe     Secure bitter end  
Correct # & type of flares     Check length of heaving line(s)     Check sound device  
Expiry date of flares____________     Check condition of heaving line(s)     Check condition of life ring  
Check condition of extinguishers     Extinguishers inspection valid     Extinguishers mounted  
Check manual bilge pump     Check COB pole/Lifesling     Check # and condition of PFDs  
               
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BELOW DECK HARDWARE
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check all doors operation     Check all hinges and latches     Check interior wood for wear  
Check all thru hulls & valves     Check all ladders for security     Check all cabin sole for wear  
               
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SANITATION SYSTEM
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check head mounting bolts     Check head for operation     Check head for leaks  
Check security of seat/lid     Check all thru hulls/valves     Check hoses for leaks  
Check all connections for leaks     Check all hose clamps     Clean Y valve  
Check holding tank vent     Check macerator pump impeller     Check macerator operation  
Check macerator electrical system     Check deck cap (watertight)     Check hoses for calcium deposits  
               
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DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check all lines for leaks     Check lines for chafe     Check connections for leaks  
Check all faucets for leaks     Check faucet aerators     Check shower heads for leaks  
Check water pump strainer     Check pump operation     Check all electrical connections  
Check hot water tank for leaks     Check hot water tank 1 way valve     Check water tanks for leaks  
Check deck fillers (watertight)     Disinfect tanks and lines     Check fridge drain/pump  
               
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DINGHY
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check for and mark air leaks     Check for and mark water leaks     Check dinghy painter  
Check strong points     Clean bottom     Check valves  
Check pump operation     Check oars and oar locks     Check bailer  
Re and re outboard for service     Re and re dinghy for repair        
               
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RIGGING
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check, tune & adjust     Check all splices     Check mast/boom exit ports  
Secure & tape all turnbuckles     Check blocks for smooth operation     Check winch handles  
Check for meat hooks     Check blocks for wear     Check furling operation(s)  
Tape any potential chafe areas     Check head sail fairleads     Check foil groove  
Check swages for cracks     Check running rigging for fraying     Check furling line for fraying  
Check swages for corrosion     Check turning blocks     Check gooseneck for wear  
Check shackles for operation     Check line stoppers wear/holding     Check boom/mast fittings  
Check all halyard operation     Check all mast sheaves     Check spreader boots  
Check spreader to mast fittings     Check winch mountings     Check reefing gear  
               
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SAILS/CANVAS
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Re and Re sails for service     Lube sail slides and luff tape     Check sail cover  
Check dodger/enclosure mounts     Check snaps and zippers     Check window condition/clarity  
Check dodger/enclosure stitching              
               
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DECK
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check security of all cleats     Check security of stanchions     Check mounting of pulpit  
Check mounting of pushpit     Check integrity of toerail     Check opening ports for operation  
Check ports/windows for cracks     Check ports/windows for leaks     Check lifelines for corrosion  
Check pelican hook operation     Check boarding ladder     Check anchor roller  
Check anchor winch operation     Check anchor winch mountings     Check all winches  
               
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STEERING SYSTEM
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Lube cables, chains & sprockets     Check cable tension/condition     Check sheaves for wear  
Check drive wheel for wear     Check components for corrosion     Check rudder for binding  
Check lash on gear system     Lube gear system     Check tie rod ends  
Check emergency tiller     Check seal emergency tiller port     Mark wheel for amidships  
Check fluid levels     Check all lines for leaks     Check helm units for leaks  
Check reservoir pressure     Check cylinders for leaks        
               
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TRIM TABS
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Check fluid levels     Check hoses for leaks     Check actuators for leaks  
Check tabs for binding     Check actuator rods        
               
Notes:
               
HAUL-OUT
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Repair hull and deck gelcoat voids     Polish/wax hull     Check shaft alignment  
Check cultass bearing(s)     Clean & paint bottom        
               
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SPRING CLEANING
  Init.     Init.     Init.
Interior wood trim     Clean stainless steel     Clean plexiglass windows  
Exterior wood trim     Clean & wax deck & cockpit     Clean dodger including windows  
Clean cockpit lockers     Spring clean interior     Clean cockpit cushions  
Clean comforters/duvets     Clean cabin cushions     Clean salon cushions  
               
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