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S
ECTION
4. W
S
IRING
YSTEM
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Check all wiring for proper support.
•
Check all wiring insulation for signs of fraying
or chafing.
•
Check all terminals for corrosion - corroded
terminals and connectors should be replaced
or thoroughly cleaned.
•
Tighten all terminals securely and spray them
with light marine preservative oil.
5. F
, H
ITTINGS
OSES AND
•
Inspect the entire bilge area for evidence of
damage or deterioration. Evidence of
deterioration will first appear around hull fittings,
hoses and clamps.
•
Straighten kinked hoses.
•
Replace any hose that does not feel pliable.
•
Check all hose clamps for tightness and
corrosion. Corroded clamps must be replaced.
•
Check the nuts, bolts and screws that retain
equipment, hoses, etc. in the bilge for tightness
and corrosion. Corroded fasteners must be
replaced.
B. T
S
OPSIDE AND
UPPLIES
Once a year, you should undertake a thorough
review of the topside equipment, as well as of the
critical safety supplies on your boat.
•
Check cleats, rings, rails, etc. for loose or
corroded fasteners, breaks, sharp edges or
other conditions that could lead to malfunction
or unsafe use. Repair or replace as necessary.
•
Inspect PFDs (life jackets) for tears and
deterioration.
•
Make certain you have enough PFDs on board
for the maximum number of persons you can
carry.
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EQUIRED
M
AINTENANCE
C
LAMPS
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I
, S
NSPECTION
•
Check your first aid kit, making certain it is
complete and that the items in it have not passed
an expiration date.
•
Check the signaling equipment and emergency
flares. Make sure all items are within their
expiration dates.
•
Inspect the anchor, mooring and towing lines.
Repair or replace as required.
•
Check fire extinguishers for full charge.
4. D
RAINING THE
In climates where freezing occurs, it is important
that the bilge be completely drained and dried out
when the boat is laid up for the winter. Some
compartments in the bilge may not drain completely
because of the position of the boat. They should be
pumped out and sponged until totally free of water
or add sufficient amount of antifreeze to standing
water to prevent freezing.
The boat's entire fresh water system must be
drained. Open all faucets, including the shower
faucets, throughout the boat. Open a connection
at the lowest point in the fresh water lines to
completely drain them. Break the connections on
each side of the water pump. Drain the heads.
Drain the water heater. Break the lower connection
if necessary.
The engine cooling system and the exhaust system
must be free of water if there is danger of freezing.
Drain plugs are provided on the engine for this
purpose. It is necessary to open a connection or
two in the exhaust system to drain the lowest
portions; these should be reassembled securely
immediately after draining is accomplished.
CONSULT YOUR ENGINE AND GENERATOR
OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR DETAILED INFORMATION
ON PREPARING FOR STORAGE.
ERVICE AND
B
OAT
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