5. Inspect the clear vinyl enclosure panels for tears and cleanliness. Have any tears
repaired as soon as possible. Clean the vinyl with a “Windex” type product and a soft
cloth. Clear vinyl will yellow after a period of time.
6. Inspect the zincs on the hull and your engines. Replace any zinc that has corroded to
half of its original size.
7. If you have any exterior teak on your boat you may wish to oil it. There are several
good teak care systems available. Follow the directions for the teak care system you
select, teak oils can discolor fiberglass.
8. Check the lower gear case fluid level of your engines per the instructions found in the
manuals provided by the Engine Manufacturer.
Interior of the boat
1. Open the cabin door, overhead hatch, port lights, drawers, hatches and locker doors
to provide an extended period of ventilation.
2. Wash down any area that has mildew with a mild bleach and water solution. Wash off
the solution with fresh water and soap. Do not use any solvents like acetone. Check
a small non-visible area of any fabric with the bleach solution to ensure the color-
fastness of the fabric.
3. Make any adjustment to the hinges and catches of doors, hatches and drawers. Re-
align as required.
4. Inspect all fire extinguishers for a full and proper charge. Replace any fire
extinguisher immediately that does not have a full charge.
5. Inspect all life jackets for cleanliness tears and completeness. Replace any faulty life
jacket immediately.
Bilge Areas
1. Check all fuel system fittings and plumbing for tightness and leaks.
2. Check all seacocks and ball valves to ensure they operate freely and in the full range
of motion.
3. Check all electrical connections for tightness and corrosion. Tighten and clean as
required.
4. Check all electrical wiring insulation for chafing. Replace any wire that is chafed.
5. Clean out the limber holes between the bilge areas to ensure no standing water
remains in a bilge area.
6. Inspect all plumbing system fittings and plumbing for tightness and leaks. Tighten any
loose fittings found.
Control Helm
1. Check the operation of all switches, instruments and controls.
2. Check all electrical connections for tightness and corrosion. Tighten and clean as
required.
Fiberglass and Gelcoat
All the visible areas of the fiberglass that makes up most of your boat is covered with a
glossy and colored coating of Gelcoat. Gelcoat is a polyester resin with added pigments for color.
The following procedure will help keep your Gelcoat looking like new.
The color in gelcoat will tend to fade after a period of time in the sun. The original gloss of
your gelcoat can be maintained by keeping your gelcoat clean, waxed and buffed
Cleaning Gelcoat
1. Wash the Gelcoated areas with fresh water and soap. A suitable soap would be
dishwashing detergent.
2. Use a soft cloth on smooth areas and a stiff bristle brush on non-skidded areas.
3. Rinse the areas with fresh water after washing or scrubbing.
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