Yacht Maintenance
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Revision as of 08:22, 23 February 2009
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Yacht Maintenance
Sails and Rigging
Engine and Gearbox
Electronics and Electricals
Water, Plumbing, Heads, Sewerage
Hull and Deck
Regular maintenance schedule
Refer to the above sections for details.
Daily/Weekly Maintenance
Engine -- if the engine has been running.
- Check oil level with the dipstick, top up oil if necessary.
- Check water level in the heat exchanger, topping up with clean/distilled water and/or radiator conditioner / antifreeze if required.
- Check water level in the salt water strainer, check to see if any dirt/debris is blocking the filter, empty the filter if necessary.
- Check the oil/fluid level in the gearbox. Top up with the necessary fluid if necessary.
Monthly Maintenance
Quarterly Maintenance
Annual/Haulout
Engine Service:
Hull check / antifoul:
- Replace sacrificial anodes (zincs)
Parts Lists
List of parts to have on hand at all times for your maintenance requirements:
Forum Discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forums
External Links
Publications
- Nigel Calder, Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How To Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems — 3rd Edition.
- Don Casey, Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual
- Miner K. Brotherton, The 12-Volt Bible for Boats — 2nd Edition
- The manufacturer's manual for your engine, whatever type, make or model that should happen to be.
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