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HULL, DECK AND CABIN
1. _____ All chain plates and through bolts tight.
2. _____ Disassemble winches and lubricate bearings and pawls.
3. _____ Inspect and coat electrical system connections, battery tie downs and terminal connectors to
prevent corrosion.
4. _____ Drain and flush fresh water system.
5. _____ Check head and service as necessary.
6. _____ Hatch gaskets and hold down fasteners.
7. _____ Bottom, keel and rudder condition of antifouling paint.
8. _____ Lifelines, stanchions; all pins and fittings are secure, cotter rings taped. Pelican hooks OK;
screw fittings checked for thread wear.
9. _____ Water ballast tank valve and vent.
10. _____ Pedestal steering gear.
FIBERGLASS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR:
One of the major benefits of a fiberglass boat is the elimination of some maintenance chores required
by other materials. You have only three relatively easy maintenance rules to follow to keep your boat
looking like new:
1. _____ Each year, clean, buff and wax the exterior of the boat.
2. _____ Touch up and patch scratches, scars and small breaks
3. _____ Repair any major break as soon as possible to avoid additional damage to the hull or decks.
FIBERGLASS TOUCH UP AND REPAIR
Scratches, Shallow Nicks, Gouges (small holes that do not penetrate through the hull): These repairs
are easy because only the surface of the boat is damaged. They fall into two categories: (1) damage
to the gel coat Colored outer surface; and (2) holes or gouges that are deep enough to penetrate the
fiber glass reinforced area of the boat. The repair operations are similar.
For damage to the gel coat surface, you will need a small can of gel Coat, of the same color as your
boat, and a small amount of catalyst. For deeper holes or gouges (1/8" or more) you will also need
some short strands of fiber glass which can be trimmed from fiber glass mat or purchased in the form
of "milled fibers." These materials can be purchased from your dealer.
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