CLOSE ALL THRUHULLS BEFORE SPLASHING THE BOAT -- Engine (2), Galley (1), Head (2), Bilge Pumps (2), Cockpit Scuppers (2)
OPEN COCKPIT SCUPPERS AFTER LAUNCH
CHECK STUFFING BOX AFTER LAUNCH
CHECK KNOTMETER BLANKING PLUG AFTER LAUNCH
- General
- Remove Cover -- Done 2017-04-16
- Attach dock lines -- Done 2017-04-19
- Electrical
- Charge batteries -- Done 2017-04-09
- Engine
- Engine Raw Water System
- Install raw water strainer -- Done 2017-04-09
- Connect raw water strainer to raw water cooling pump -- Done 2017-04-09
- Install raw water thru hull strainer on outside of hull
- Install impeller into raw water cooling pump -- Done 2017-04-04
- Install raw water cooling pump Done 2017-04-04
- Connect outlet of raw water cooling pump to heat exchanger -- Done 2017-04-09
- Install raw water pump fan belt -- Done 2017-04-09
- Verify connections of exhaust cooling water hose to and from siphon break -- Done 2017-04-16
- Install alternator fan belt -- Done 2017-04-04
- Remove rag from engine air intake -- Done 2017-04-09
- Reorient engine air intake to face downward -- Done 2017-04-09
- Check engine oil level -- Done 2017-04-09
- Check tranny oil level -- Done 2017-04-19
- Check for water in the diesel tank -- Done 2017-04-09
- Check engine cooling fluid level -- Done 2017-04-09
- Start engine and verify water flow -- Done 2017-04-09
- Stow replacement air filter, primary and second diesel filters, and spare fan belts aboard -- Done 2017-04-09
- Hull
- Affix 2017 DNR registration stickers, and boat registration number on bow, starboard and port -- Done 2017-04-05
- Paint bare spots on hull below waterline -- Done 2017-04-16
- Test electric bilge pump -- Done 2017-04-09
- Rigging
- Re-install chainplates -- Done 2017-04-04
- Re-attach shrounds to chainplates using pins in the flashlight Snapware container -- Done 2017-04-04
- Tighten four bolts holding mast to mast step -- Done 2017-04-16
- Snug up shrouds. Will be tuned after the boat sits in the water for a few days and relaxes into her natural shape -- Done 2017-04-04
- Sails
- Stow winch handles -- Done 2017-04-16
- Stow jib, jib sheets, jib sheaves. Sheaves are in Snapware box with other rigging items -- Done 2017-04-05
- Stow mainsail -- Done 2017-04-05
- Stow spinnaker
- Gear
- Stow lifejackets -- Done 2017-04-04
- Stow tools
After Launch