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BEFORE LEAVING PORT :
Weather forecast
Refueling
Sailing apparel
Mandatory documents and equipment aboard and in working order
Safety equipment (life-jackets, harnesses, fire-extinguishers, distress flares,
emergency tiller)
Safety instructions given to crew, including pointing out the location of
equipment
Bilge pumps in working order
Navigation lights in working order
Fuel tanks filled
Water tank filled
Check all systems for leaks
Check coolant level
Check proper rudder operation
Diesel filters clean and in good working order
Engine oil level
Battery levels
Rigging in good order (shroud tension)
Deck equipment in working order (pulleys, winches, ropes, roller-reefer,
winch handles, jam-cleats)
Sails in good order (stitching, bolt ropes, lugs)
Close ports and deck hatches
In case of doubt or problem, consult the Owner’s Manual, the instruction books, the
drawings or your agent.
RETURNING TO PORT :
Boat correctly moored and fendered
Sails dried and stowed
Safety equipment dried and stowed
Rinse boat off with fresh water
Dress the halyards so they won’t slat
Stow the various ropes
No fuel system leaks
No sanitation or drainage system leaks
Sea-cocks closed
Fridge left open
Electrical circuit isolated
In case of doubt or problem, consult the Owner’s Manual, the instruction books, the
drawings or your agent.
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9 ENGINE
Regular maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the engineer's recommendations.
Read carefully the operating and maintenance instructions for the engine that goes with your boat.
Do not hesitate to consult your agent or a qualified professional.
In particular, follow the instructions for wintering.
In the absence of other instructions, proceed as follows:
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Close the engine inlet sea-cock,
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Disconnect the pipe from the engine water intake seacock,
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Drain the sea-water circuit,
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Place the pipe into a drum of -25° anti-freeze coolant,
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Run the engine until the fluid comes out of the exhaust,
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At the end of this operation, re-connect the pipe to the seacock,
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Attach a notice to the electrical panel and the battery isolator to the effect that the
engine water intake seacock is closed.
Anti-siphon
NOTE
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Do not use sail and engine if the heel angle is more than 10°
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Any engine change must respect the capacities of the boat and be performed by an
engineer specializing in marine mechanics.
