Hunter Passage 420 Owner's Manual page 23

AFTER SAILING CHECKLIST
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leaving your Hunter at the dock for more than a short This willhelp protect the various parts ofyour boat and add
,rme, it is a good idea to review the following checklist to considerably to their attractiveness and usuable life.
make sure everything is in order.
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Flake or furl mainsail and cover, or remove and bag.
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Remove and stow all portable deck hardware such as snatch blocks, winch handles, etc.
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Secure the boom to the topping lift and set it firmly amidships with the mainsheet pur-
chase. (It is also a good idea to rig a line from the steering wheel or tiller to a convenience
cleat to keep the rudder from swinging back and forth with the motion of the water or
employ the wheel brake if so equipped.
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Attach the shackle ends of all halyards to convenient fittings and take up slack. Find a
location leading away from the mast to keep the halyard from slapping the mast.
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Coil and stow all lines in line lockers.
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Cover the winches and steering pedestal when leaving the boat for several days or more.
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Close all fuel lines and seacocks.
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Switch offthe electrical system.
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Pump out the bilge.
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Check air vents, secure ports and hatches, swab the deck, and clean deck stainless,
particularly ifyou have operated in saltwater.
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Make a final check of mooring lines, chafing gear, fenders, etc.
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Cover windshield.
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