1.
Tiller moves freely.
2.
Bilges and compartments are dry.
3.
Thru hull valves, hoses and clamps, OK.
4.
Check running lights.
3.2 Monthly Maintenance
Rigging
1.
Inspect chain plates, fastenings and bolts; tighten as necessary.
2.
Inspect blocks, shackles and cotter pins.
3.
Check rigging tune, rigging wire condition.
4.
Check turnbuckles and locking pins.
Hull And Deck
1.
Check cockpit drains, clear debris.
2.
Winches turn freely, lubricate as per manufacturer's recommendations.
3.
Clean and oil exterior teak as necessary.
4.
Clean and wax gel coat surfaces as necessary.
3.3 Seasonal Maintenance
Rigging
1.
Mast head pins and sheaves turn freely.
2.
Halyards and nicropress fittings are in good condition and are taped.
3.
Spreader tips and bases; mast fittings.
4.
All shroud terminations and swaged fittings.
5.
Gooseneck assembly and boom assembly.
6.
Mast, boom and spreaders cleaned and waxed.
Hull, Deck And Cabin
1.
All chainplates and thru bolts tight.
2.
Disassemble winches and lubricate bearings and pawls.
3.
Coat electrical system, battery tie downs and terminal connectors to prevent corrosion.
4.
Drain and flush fresh water system.
5.
Hatch gaskets and hold down dogs.
6.
Bottom, keel and rudder condition.
7.
Lifelines, stanchions and pelican hooks.
3.4 Fiberglass Maintenance And Repair
One of the major benefits of a fiberglass boat is the elimination of maintenance chores required by other
materials. You have only three relatively easy maintenance rules to follow to keep your boat looking like
new:
1.
Each year, clean, buff and wax the exterior of the boat.
2.
Touch up and patch scratches, scars and small breaks.
3.
Repair any major breaks as soon as possible to avoid additional damage to the hull of decks.
Most fiberglass boats are manufactured of two "layers" of material, permanently bonded together by a
chemical reaction. The outside surface is formed by a colored gel coat. This is a special resin material
containing concentrated color. It provides a smooth, finished surface.
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Catalina 22 Owner's Manual for 1987
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