Tartan 3700, Owner'S Manual

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caution should be exercised to avoid placing a strap in contact with a speedometer or depth finder thru-hull
fitting.
Standing Rigging:
The careful adjustment of the standing rigging of the mast under actual sailing conditions is critical to avoid
mast failure. The rigging should be adjusted to maintain a maximum bend in the lateral direction, and will differ
by model in a fore-and-aft direction under all sailing conditions. The wire rigging will tend to permanently
stretch over a period of the time as strands bed into one another, so repeated checking of rigging adjustment is
necessary. Detailed instructions for tuning the rigging are included in another section of this manual.
Bottom Paint:
Anti-fouling bottom paints must be carefully matched to the type of paint already on the boat to avoid the
blistering and peeling common to mismatched paints. See bottom paint instructions 12.4
COMMISSIONING LIST:
The following is a list of minimum commissioning duties to be performed by both the boat owner and the
dealer. Additional operations may be required dependent on the model and equipment thereon. It is
important to your safety that the dealer completes the attached checklist.
Prior To Launch:
Exterior:
ü Check hull, deck and keel, etc, for shipping damage and repair as needed. Prep bottom and apply bottom
paint including centerboard and inside of truck (if applicable).
ü Clean hull thoroughly.
ü Touch up boot and cove stripe where required
ü Wax topsides
ü Check installation of anodes. Refer to your to your engine manual for care and maintenance of anodes.
Interior:
ü Charge and inspect batteries. (NOTE: Batteries are shipped from our plant with only partial charge.)
ü
Check hose clamps on ALL thru-hull hoses and tighten as required. Check that engine and head have
been de-winterized and that all drain plugs are in place.
ü Check oil level in engine and transmission.
ü Boats with pedestal steering: Emergency tiller fitted and tested; Rudder gater checked for leakage with
boat underway.
ü
Flush bilge area thoroughly with fresh water and run pumps to flush out excess building dust which
settled during the shipping of the boat.