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MAINTENANCE SUMMARY
SECTION 8
8.1 INTRODUCTION
This section of the manual consists of a summary of the
maintenance required for the hull proper and for the
various systems installed in your boat. The section is
divided into three categories:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Those tasks that should be performed on a regular basis.
These range from daily routines such as engine fluid leyel
checks, to tasks such as bottom painting that normally fall
into annual cycles.
LAYING UP
Tasks to be performed if the yacht is to be stored for a
period of time, especially during cold weather.
FITTING OUT
Tasks required to place the yacht back in commission after
a lay-up period.
It should be evident that it is not possible to draw up
precise maintenance schedules that will completely satisfy
the requirements of each individual yacht. For example, a
vessel receiving moderate use in the summer can have the
bulk of the routine maintenance at the beginning or end of
the winter lay-up period. Yachts used throughout the year
will have to schedule time to perform these tasks.
8.2
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Many of the routine maintenance tasks, such as care of
teak, can be performed when the need becomes evident;
others such as checking engine oil level, must be performed
on a regular schedule if expensive repair bills are to be
avoided. Recommended schedules have for the most part been
taken from the literature supplied by the manufacturers of
the equipment installed in the yacht. Additional informa-
tion that may be desired should be taken from these sources.
8.2.1 Tops ides, Decks, And Below Decks
8.2.1.1 gelcoat
A fresh water hose-down of deck and topsides at every
opportunity, plus an occasional washing with soap and
water, will help preserve the gelcoat surfaces. Use. a
sponge or a soft brush on the smooth surfaces, and a stiff
brush on the non-skid areas. Rinse thoroughly with fresh
water to avoid streaking.