J 133, Owner'S Manual

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J/133 OWNER GUIDE 7
Commissioning Checklist
Pre-Launch
___ Read equipment owner manuals
___ Pre-rig mast and check installation of:
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halyards
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blocks
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electronics
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shrouds
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spreader chafe guards
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lifeline pins
___ Pre-rig boom
___ Bottom painted or touched up
___ Check propeller/zinc
___ De-winterize engine and check status of:
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engine oil/ filter
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coolant level
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transmission fluid level
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water intakes/filter
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fuel lines/filter
___ Check battery charge
___ Align prop vertically & mark shaft
___ Check all hose clamps, tighten as required
___ Close all seacocks
Loose Gear
___ Fenders and lines
___ Dock lines
___ Winch handles
___ Ignition keys
___ Bilge pump handles
___ Mast wedges/Spartite lubed
___ Double-check sling locations and mark
Launch
___ Check for leaks
___ Check seacocks
___ Check engine seal for leaks
Engine Start
___ Read engine owner’s manual
___ Align engine and shaft
___ Start engine
___ Check exhaust for cooling water flow
___ Check oil press., water temp., charging gauges
___ Check transmission- forward/reverse
___ Check transmission leg seal
Step Mast
___Locate mast step plate in middle of adjustment range
and tighten bolts.
___Locate table and mast step wood trim pieces
___ Hoist spar and lower into boat
___ As mast butt lowers into interior, slide on wooden table
trim and mast step trim pieces.
___ IMPORTANT!! Attach tie-rod on each side of mast to
padeye on under side of deck and tighten.
___ Dealer to Install and pour Spartite wedge kit
___ Attach furler to stemhead fitting
___ Attach hydraulic cylinder to backstay and SS extender
___ Attach all shrouds and hand tighten
___ Run a bead of silicone around mast collar at mast
junction and collar junction.
___ Run and connect mast junction box wires
Rigging
___ Install boom
___ Lead all halyards to stoppers on cabin top
___ Rig reef lines
___ Install and connect boom vang
___ Rough tune spar per tuning guide
Systems Check
___ Fill water tank(s)- flush twice to eliminate anti-freeze
___ Check water pressure system, bleed air if necessary
___ Fill and check LPG system
___ Fill fuel tanks
___ Check operation of electrical systems and pumps
___ Check sailing electronics
Trial Sail
___ Raise and lower sails to check for fit
___ Monitor engine performance
___ Check bilge for leaks
___ Check sailing electronics