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IX) COMMISSIONING
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES
The first commissioning of a yacht is essentially the start of its life, and the
importance of proper commissioning procedures at this time cannot be overstated.
The first commissioning procedure must be performed by Beneteau dealer
personnel or those authorized by them. The dealer will also have a commissioning
checklist to be signed by the owner and a dealer representative at the time of the
first commissioning. The owner also needs to concern himself with items such as
safety equipment, which is considered to be his responsibility. See the Owner’s
Operator’s Responsibilities section for details.
Lists of the pre-launch and post-launch checks employed during commissioning
are provided in this section for those owners interested in understanding the
decommissioning procedure, as well as for future use in any recommissionings
that may be required after periods of wet or dry storage. The lists are of a general
nature and do not attempt to provide step-by-step instructions.
The following is a list of minimum commissioning duties.
Additional operations may be required dependent upon the model
& equipment
PRIOR TO LAUNCH
_____ All accessories & options supplied per shipping list and boat order
_____ Check hull and repair any shipping damage - aft end of keel, rudder, etc.
_____ Prep bottom and apply bottom paint if needed.
_____ Thru hulls inspected and closed.
_____ Clean hull thoroughly.
_____ Check clamps on all thru hulls below waterline.
_____ Wax hull topsides.
_____ Dock lines and fenders aboard.
_____ Check tightness of nuts on prop shaft and zinc. (Folding props require additional steps).
_____ Check steering system (rudder moving freely stop to stop and does not touch hull?).
(Hydraulic steering requires all fittings be checked and the system is bled)
_____ Zincs installed.
_____ Thru hulls unobstructed and speed/log impeller in place (if applicable).
_____ Fuel valve turned ON.
_____ Check keel bolts for tightness.
