Plumbing; Rigging And Hardware; Sailing Checklist; Final Check - Catalina 250 Owner's Manual

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In Water Check:
Electrical
__ 1. Electrical equipment operational; running, cabin, bow, anchor.
__ 2. Check battery fluid level.
__ 3. Check battery terminal connections.
__ 4. Check battery tie-down straps.

Plumbing

__ 1. No leaks at through hull fittings.
__ 2. Check and fill water tank.
__ 3. Test all pumps for leaks.
__ 4. Check for leaks at sink drain.
__ 5. Check bilge pump operation, handle present.
__ 6. Main hatch; no leaks, slides freely, hatch boards fit correctly.
__ 7. Cabin windows hose tested for leaks.
__ 8. Anchor locker drains correctly, no leaks.
__ 9. Stove operates correctly; check tank, fuel line, and burner.

Rigging and Hardware

__ 1. Mast stepped.
__ 2. Pin, tape, and tune standing rigging.
__ 3. Whisker pole, spinnaker gear, and boom vang operational (optional).
__ 4. Blocks and cars – rigged and operational.
__ 5. Check all winches; winch handles present.

Sailing Checklist

__ 1. Ballast tank full.
__ 2. Tiller moves freely; 35 degree minimum angle at each side.
__ 3. Sails and halyards operational.
__ 4. Boat performance under power and sail to specifications.

Final Check

__ 1. All accessory equipment is functional.
__ 2. All boat, engine, and accessory literature and/or manuals aboard.
__ 3. Warranty cards completed and mailed, owner registration card attached; owner informed of warranty
responsibilities.
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