Sailboat Spring Pre-Launch Checklist

published by C36IAadmin on Mon, 03/05/2007 - 21:00 by Vic Perla

Engine

Drain & clean fuel bowl

Replace water separator

Replace secondary fuel filter

Purge air from diesel fuel lines

Replace & clean air filter

Replace sea water pump impeller

Add fuel additives (Lubricity)

Add biocide to fuel tank

Clean sea strainer & fittings

Check sea water hoses

Close drain on lift muffler

Tighten engine bolt

Replace transmission fluid

Check & clean heat exchanger

Replace antifreeze

Close seacocks

Check PYI shaft thru hull seal

Check mixing elbow

Check engine panel lamps

Check motor mounts

Check shaft alignment

First Engine Start

Open fuel tank valve

Open engine seacock Remove exhaust rag

Engine checklist

Crank with air & fuel off 10-15 se

Rest batteries Start

Electrical

Check for battery charge

Check shore power cable

Check battery water

Verify short power battery charger

Check electrical panel

Replace known meter plug with propeller

Test each of the following systems

Autohelm/autopilot

VHF

Cabin lights

Running lights

Refrigerator

Mast light

Knotmeter

Depth indicator

Stereo

Air Conditioning

Shower pump

Washdown pump

Bilge pump

Water system

Fresh Water System

Flush with peroxide & clean 3 tanks

Install cold water hose to water heater

Close drain plug to water heater

Check how water & engine hoses

Close all water heater drains & vents

Fill water heater

Check water manifold

Flush antifreeze from system

Close seacocks

Install shore hose

Clean water filter at pump

Vent hot water trapped air Check cockpit shower

Sanitary System

Check head and add lubricant. If necessary, rebuild head with kit

Check macerator

Clean and check shower sump

Add head chemicals

Check head seacocks

Bilge

Clean and dry bilge

Check inlet strainer

Check pump and float switch

Add chemicals if appropriate

Bottom

Clean and prepare for bottom paint

Prime & paint

Check rudder

Check propeller

Add zincs to prop shaft

Clean depth meter transducer

Check thru-hulls

Clean & lubricate shaft and prop

Topsides

Reinstall boom (if removed)

Reinstall pulley for main

Reinstall mainsheet

Run sheet to cockpit

Check mast for stress cracks

Check spreader anti-chafing pads

Check standing rigging

Adjust tension on all shrouds & stays

Lubricate turnbuckles

Spray rust inhibitor on all fittings

Clean anchor locker

Check ground tackle

Inspect running rigging

Check steering mechanism

Check instruments on pedestal

Check roller furling

Install genoa & sheets

Attach Dutchman to main & adjust

Insert battens

Check lifelines

Check winches

Electronics & Equipment

Check GPS

Check VHF

Check radio & CD

Fill LPG tank

Inspect LPG hoses

Check stove & oven

Check fire extinguishers

Check winch handles

Necessary and Desirable Equipment to Keep Below

Gloves

Sunglasses

Charts

Books

Flashlights

Assorted batteries

Rain gear

Cold weather gear

Harness & tether

Candles

Documentation & insurance

Paper towels

Spare engine parts

Horn

Cleanup equipment

PFDs

Boat poles

Several dock lines Radar reflector

Shore power cord

Toolkit(s)

Bungie cords or nylon tie cord

Water hose

Cleaning supplies

Sleeping Items

Pillows

Blankets/comforters

Check mattress for mildew

Main Cabin

Clean & check all cushions

Throw rugs where desired

Check/inspect each storage locker

Galley Equipment

Plates and bowls

Utensils

Coffee pot & tea kettle

Spices

Clean out refrigerator

Towels/dish rags/sponges

Cleaning Equipment

Check refer pump & operations

BBQ utensils

Lighters & matches

Inflatable

Check pump

Pump & check for leaks

Check stress points for weakness

Check oars & connectors Check lift strap

Outboard Engine

Check mount

Check lift strap

Change oil

Install flushing hose

Add fresh fuel

Start and check running