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This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season.
 
This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season.
  
= general =
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= General Pre-Launch Tasks=  
* remove tent, store at pavilion
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* Set a launch date with Dions
* remove thru-hull caps (1 exhaust, 2 bilge)
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* Confirm waterboat marina slip
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* Return all equipment to the boat from the pavilion
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* Scrape dinghy bottom of all barnacles and repaint with new antifouling
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* Renew dinghy registration (ask the Dockmaster)
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* Renew Mashnee mooring permit (ask the Dockmaster)
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* Review toolbag for completeness and function (e.g. wire brush off any rust)
  
= power train =
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= Safety =  
* open seawater in thru-hull
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* Inspect fire extinguishers (date)
* check oil level
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* Inspect safety equipment (flares for expiration date)
* check transmission fluid level
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* Ensure tethers are all in good working order
* check state of seawater impeller
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* Test MOB1 devices
* check prop shaft
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* Inspect PFDs (inflation check, dates on inflator cartridges)
* check stuffing box
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* Inventory medical kit and check all expiration dates -- refresh as needed
  
= freshwater =
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= Electronics =
* check freshwater filter
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* run freshwater pressure pump
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* pressurize system and check for leaks
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* flush antifreeze from freshwater system - hoses, taps, hot water tank
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= rigging =
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* install halyards and sheets
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* install mainsail
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* install jib
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= electronics =
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* check battery levels
 
* check battery levels

Latest revision as of 08:33, 15 April 2024

This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season.

General Pre-Launch Tasks

  • Set a launch date with Dions
  • Confirm waterboat marina slip
  • Return all equipment to the boat from the pavilion
  • Scrape dinghy bottom of all barnacles and repaint with new antifouling
  • Renew dinghy registration (ask the Dockmaster)
  • Renew Mashnee mooring permit (ask the Dockmaster)
  • Review toolbag for completeness and function (e.g. wire brush off any rust)

Safety

  • Inspect fire extinguishers (date)
  • Inspect safety equipment (flares for expiration date)
  • Ensure tethers are all in good working order
  • Test MOB1 devices
  • Inspect PFDs (inflation check, dates on inflator cartridges)
  • Inventory medical kit and check all expiration dates -- refresh as needed

Electronics

  • check battery levels