Carver 42 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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116 4127 • 42 Super Sport 4/06
WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8
Spring Recommissioning Checklist
Before launching your boat, complete the following.
Hull
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Fill gelcoat nicks and gouges
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Inspect props, struts, rudders
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Inspect thru-hull fittings
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Apply new antifouling bottom paint or
touch up failing areas
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Buff out minor hull scratches
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Remove dirt, stains
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Apply wax
Deck and Cabin
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Inspect hatches and windows for leaks
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Wax non-walk surfaces
Engines
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Follow manufacturer’s
recommissioning guidelines
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Inspect belts, hoses
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Replace fuel filters
Electrical System
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Check battery water level
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Charge batteries
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Inspect connections for corrosion
Plumbing
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Purge fresh water system of antifreeze
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Replace Sealand vent filters.
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Inspect seacocks
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Inspect heads
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Chemically charge waste and grey water tanks
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Fill fresh water tank
Safety Equipment
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Inspect PFDs
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Replace old distress signals
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Inspect fire extinguishers
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Inspect, test bilge pumps
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Inspect mooring lines, fenders
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Test, recalibrate and/or replace CO detectors
After Launch
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Check for engine cooling water flow
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Check propeller shaft alignment
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Check propeller shaft seals
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Check crankcase (boat must be in-water)
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Check transmission oil levels
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Have compass professionally calibrated
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Inspect thru-hulls, exhaust, etc.