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Start your own personalized list of items to check and perform prior to placing your boat in the
water. The following list will give you some ideas and suggestions:
• Check all gear and replace if necessary.
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Check thru-hull fittings for cleanliness, damage, and tightness.
• Check prop installation and tightness.
• Clean battery terminal posts with a wire brush or bronze wool. Apply a light coating of
grease to posts to prevent corrosion.
• Check all wire connections for contact corrosion and tightness.
• Check hull seacock ball valves for easy operation and for condition of hose.
• Check operation of bilge pumps in manual and automatic modes.
• Check shower sump pump (if installed).
• Check operation of all electrical circuits.
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Check the hoses on the freshwater system, and close all valves, fill freshwater system and
check for leaks.
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Perform maintenance on engines according to the manufacturer’s manuals prior to
returning them to service.
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Check all engine and steering control cables and linkage for operation. Lubricate cables
and linkage as necessary.
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Check safety equipment including flares, fire extinguisher and first aid kits. Replace items
as necessary.
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With the boat in the water, check all sources of possible leaks stem to stern.
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Thoroughly check the fuel system including lines, fittings, connections, valves, and filters
for leaks.
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Connect to shore power (if installed). Check all electrical equipment, lights, water heater,
air conditioning system, battery charger operation, etc.
• Check operation of toilet (reference manufacturer’s manual).
• Test run engines and generator (if installed) as directed in manufacturer’s manual.
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