Maintenance & Repair; The Importance Of Preventative Maintenance; Suggested Schedules - PDQ Yachts 36 Capella Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 7

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance 7-1

Your boat lives in a very harsh environment, comprising air (oxygen), salt water, and
sunshine (heat, ultra- violet light). Some of the wear-and-tear occurs whether or not the
boat is in use; while other wear depends on how often and how hard you use your boat.
The presence of so many variables makes for unpredictable maintenance forecasting.
The following list has been compiled as a guide, to be used in conjunction with the data
provided by the manufacturers of engines and other mechanical and electrical
apparatus. As always, there is no substitute for a sound knowledge of your boat,
common sense and an observant eye.
For more information on maintenance, we recommend Nigel Calder's Boatowner's
Mechanical & Electrical Manual.
Records
It is strongly recommended that detailed records be kept of all routine maintenance and
all repairs and replacements. A format for this is included in the Appendix (A-2)

Suggested Schedules 7-2

This overall schedule should be combined with equipment manufacturers'
recommendations, which take precedence. Maintenance for the engines is based on a
combination of use and elapsed time, rather than on a rigid schedule, so you should
develop a plan based on their manuals and the way you use your boat.
Caution: Note particularly any checks or maintenance required
during the break-in period, such as the 50-hour service.
PDQ 36 Capella - Owner's Manual