Everything needs maintenance. It is essential to check your sailboat and make sure you have a set of spare parts before you cast away. The following is a checklist that you need to do or have before you set sail
Sailing List
- It is important to check the location and condition of Thru-Hull fittings. Also check of the seacocks are operating properly. Check if the Thru-Hull plus are attached to each seacock. Make sure you have two or three spare hose clamps on board in case of an emergency.
- Check Bilge pump and make sure they are operational. make sure they are Clean and Dry. Bilges Are Clean and Dry.
- Check the rails, grab the stations and make sure life lines are in good condition.
- Engine Check
- Engine Warning Lights and Alarms Working. Check the Emergency Stopping of a Runaway Engine
- Check Steering and Shift Mechanisms in Good Condition
- Make sure you have Sufficient Amount of Fuel
- Make sure your Fuel System Free of Leaks
- Check the cooling system. The Cooling Water is Full
- Check the Belt by checking the Belt Tension Correct and in Good Condition
- Safety Equipment Has Not Expired
- Is Your VHF Working
- Life Jacket Suitable for Each Person on Board
- Fire Extinguishers Are In-Date
- Heads Flushing Or Pumping
- Ensuring your signal flares and other signaling devices are useable and in-date is extremely important.
- Make sure you have man overboard Equipment and Throwable Flotation are in good condition.
- Make sure you have Flashlight with Extra Batteries
- Signal Flares And Other Signaling Devices
- You must have a horn on board.
- First Aid Kit is a must and make sure that the supplies are UpToDate such as medicine.
- Make sure you have enough water on board for everyone.
- Don’t forget Propane Gas
- Taps or Faucets Working
- Are water tanks full?
- Plenty of food enough for anyone on board for your trip
- Just in case of emergency, make sure your Inflatables working properly and you have oars. n Working Order
- Check the dingy, Safety Equipment For Dinghy and Outboard Motor Maintained and Stowed Properly
- Make sure you have Sufficient Fuel
- Bailing Device
- Finally is everything stowed properly?
- Some spare parts to keep handy include:
- Oil filters
- Belts
- Water impellers
- Lubrication oil
- Transmission fluids
- Hose clamps
- Engine hoses
- Flexible fuel line
- Air filters
- Engine drain plugs
- Spark plugs
- Fuses
- Lightbulbs or LEDs
- Shackles
- Blocks
- Heads
- Electrical tape
- Screws, nuts, and bolts
- Two-part epoxy
- Wooden plugs
- Silicon sealant
- Electrical connectors
- WD-40 or slick lube
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