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J88 OWNER MANUAL 15
Important Commissioning Follow-up
The initial sea trial period, or the first 30 days after launching a new boat always requires important follow-up by
the owner including sail fit checks, rig tuning and adjustments, instrument and compass calibration, maintenance
and systems checks, etc... Your dealer and their support staff and other local suppliers will help you with this
process. It is imperative that the following areas of the boat are inspected and confirmed to be operating
properly after the initial 30 days.
30 DAY INSPECTION LIST:
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SAILDRIVE ZINC - Inspection of the Saildrive zinc is very important in the first 30 days following launch.
Accelerated zinc corrosion may be a sign that the galvanic isolator on the boat has been defeated or
indicate some other electrical wiring problem onboard. RAPID CORROSION OF THE SAILDRIVE
ZINC SHOULD NEVER BE IGNORED. IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS REQUIRED BY THE OWNER &
DEALER. Failure by the owner or dealer to respond to this important sign of electrolysis may lead to
severe damage to and/or failure of the aluminum saildrive leg.
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MAST, SPARS, RIG & RIGGING – The standing rigging terminations will seat and the SS wire and the
Dyneema backstay will stretch during initial sea trials. It is prudent to inspect all fittings, terminations,
turnbuckles, halyards, mast step, to look for any signs of unusual wear after sea trials. Checking and
adjusting rig tuning is also recommended.
The following ship systems must also be tested for proper operation:
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ENGINE, THROTTLE CONTROL & FUEL SYSTEM.
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OPTIONAL FRESH WATER SYSTEM.
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HEAD SYSTEM.
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MANUAL AND ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP SYSTEMS.
Finally:
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REVIEW PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT – confirm all required safety gear is onboard and in working
order.
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CHECK ALL LIFELINE TERMINATIONS & LASHINGS – Confirm cotter pins in end fittings are properly
set-up.
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RE-VISIT & REVIEW COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
Any problem areas identified above must be addressed promptly.