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Inspect and lubricate seacocks. Hoses and hose clamps
should be inspected and replaced as necessary.
____ Replace deteriorated zincs.
____ Inspect prop(s) for dings, pitting and distortion.
Make sure cotter pins are secure. Grip the prop and try
moving the shaft – if it’s loose, the cutlass
bearing may need to be replaced.
____ Check to make sure the rudderstock hasn’t been
bent.
____ Inspect the hull for blisters, distortions and stress
cracks.
____ Make sure your engine intake sea strainer is free
of corrosion and properly secured.
____ Check the engine shaft and rudder stuffing boxes
for looseness. After the boat is launched, be sure to
check these as well as through-hulls for leaks.
____ Use a hose to check for deck leaks at ports and hatches.
Renew caulk or gaskets as necessary.
____ If equipped, ensure that stern drain plug is installed
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Inspect rubber outdrive bellows for cracked, dried and/or
deteriorated spots (look especially in the folds), and
replace if suspect.
____ Check power steering and power trim oil levels. Replace
worn-out zincs.
____ Inspect outer jacket of control cables. Cracks or
swelling indicate corrosion and mean that the cable has
to be replaced.
____ Inspect fuel lines, including fill and vent hoses,
for softness, brittleness or cracking. Check all joints
for leaks and make sure all lines are well supported with
non-combustible clips or straps with smooth edges.
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Inspect fuel tanks, fuel pumps and filters for leaks.
Clamps should be snug and free of rust. Clean fuel filters.
____ Inspect cooling hoses and fittings for stiffness,
rot, leaks and/or cracking. Make sure they fit snugly
and are double-clamped.
____ Every few years, remove and inspect exhaust manifold
for corrosion.
____ Clean and tighten electrical connections, especially
both ends of battery cables. Wire-brush battery terminals
and fill cells with distilled water.
____ Inspect bilge blower hose for leaks.
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Inspect fittings for cracks and rust. Inspect wire halyards
and running backstays for “fishhooks” and
rust.
____ Remove tape on turnbuckles and lubricate threads,
preferably with Teflon. Replace old tape with fresh tape.
____ Recaulk through-deck chainplates as necessary (generally,
once a decade).
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