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12.15 Deck Fittings
Any deck fitting which is under load (chain plates, genoa tracks, line stoppers, etc.) should be checked on
a regular basis and re-bedded with marine sealant if found to be leaking.
12.16 Miscellaneous
Good maintenance is most important aboard your yacht. If you take care of the yacht's system, it will
take care of you.
13.0 FITTING OUT
Note: Tartan Yachts must not be lifted in their shipping cradles by fork lifts without additional
strengthening of the cradle. Most fork lifts tend to concentrate the maximum weight in a small
area, therefore damage may occur. Recommended procedure requires that boats being lifted in
shipping cradles have straps placed under fore and aft upright supports and be lifted by a crane.
13.1
Prior To Launching
The exterior of the yacht should be sponged down with soapy water to reveal any scratches or damage.
Repair damaged areas.
Wax the hull exterior. Color pigment may be mixed into the wax before application. This tends to make
small scratches disappear when the hull is polished.
Check and clean the saildrive leg. If a folding propeller is fitted, check that the blades open and close
readily, and that the cotter pins are in place and secure.
Examine all deck fittings for security and service all winches.
Check that batteries are fully charged, that battery terminals are clean and that all electrical connections
are clean and secure.
Prior to launch, all thru hull valves should be closed to prevent any leakage. Check that all thru hull
fittings are secure and that valves open and close easily.
Replace engine block and water pump drain plugs. Remove any winter cover protecting the engine air
intake and plug or cover at the stern exhaust port.
13.2
After Launching
Check all thru hull fittings, sea cocks and the bilge to ensure that no leakage exists.
Open the intake seacock for the engine cooling water.
Turn on the main power switch.