Tayana 37 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 22

CHAPTER III COMMISSIONING AND DECOMMISSIONING....................... III-2
A. INITIAL COMMISSIONING....................................................................................................... III-2
Check List on Commissioning ......................................................................................................... III-4
DELIVERY INSPECTION ................................................................................................................ III-5
LAUNCHING INSPECTION ............................................................................................................ III-5
ENGINE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... III-6
LIFELINES, PULPITS AND STANCHIONS .............................................................................. III-6
SPARS AND STANDING RIGGING (Pre-Stepped) ................................................................... III-6
SPARS AND RIGGING (After-Stepped)...................................................................................... III-7
STEERING INSPECTION ............................................................................................................ III-7
FRESH WATER SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... III-7
MARINE TOILET AND WASTE LINES .................................................................................... III-8
BILGE PUMP................................................................................................................................ III-8
OTHER SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................... III-8
CHECK JOINERWORK ............................................................................................................... III-9
WATER TEST DECK ................................................................................................................... III-9
SEA TRIAL ................................................................................................................................. III-10
NOTES ON WEATHER AND SEA CONDITIONS.................................................................. III-10
B. OWNER COMMISSIONING ..................................................................................................... III-11
C. DECOMMISSIONING FOR STORAGE (Winterizing) .......................................................... III-13
1. Drainage of fresh water system ................................................................................................... III-13
2. Head and holding tanks ............................................................................................................... III-13
3. Thru-hulls .................................................................................................................................... III-13
4. Engine.......................................................................................................................................... III-13
5. Clean yacht interior....................................................................................................................... III-14
6. Remove the following gear:.......................................................................................................... III-14
7. Drain shower pan and clean strainer............................................................................................. III-15
8. Wash exterior. Polish, wash, and lubricate metal deck hardware................................................. III-15
9. Wash and wax spars. Lubricate winches and sheaves. Inspect for any damage........................... III-15
10. Clean standing rigging and inspect for damage.......................................................................... III-15
11. Review manuals for all optional equipment. .............................................................................. III-15
12. If boat is hauled, clean and inspect bottom thoroughly... ........................................................... III-15
13. It is a good practice to record items... ........................................................................................ III-15
14. You may wish to use deck covers.............................................................................................. III-15
D. RECOMMISSIONING AFTER LAY-UP ................................................................................. III-15
1. Check operation of all thru-hulls before launching boat. ............................................................. III-16
2. Apply anti-foulant bottom paint. Add zincs, if required............................................................... III-16
3. Clean exterior of boat thoroughly................................................................................................. III-16
4. Re-install charged batteries, checking terminals for correct polarity. .......................................... III-16
5. Check notes on decommissioning. make any necessary repairs. .................................................. III-16
6. Launch, step spar, connect rigging, bend on sails. Check all components prior to re-installing them.
.......................................................................................................................................................... III-16
7. Reconnect coupling and check engine alignment. ........................................................................ III-16
8. If engine was drained, replace all drain plugs, tighten caps, and shut drain cocks. Fill and bleed
engine cooling system....................................................................................................................... III-16
9. Fill fuel tank. Bleed engine fuel system per instructions in engine manual................................. III-16
10. Replace hot water heater plug and reconnect water line at pump. Flush the fresh water system, then
fill the water tanks. ........................................................................................................................... III-16
11. Clean and inspect engine and engine room equipment. Check oil levels throughout................. III-16
12. Clean interior thoroughly............................................................................................................ III-16
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