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Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Tools: SAE & Metric Ratchet Sets
Mac Boring Prescribed tools for the Yanmar 4JH3-DTE
Additional tools (Not required for the Yanmar but for add on equipment)
Maintenance Tasks
Bow Thruster
Systems
Ensure that there is proper AC and DC power (Also - see Electrical below)Inspect under all floor boards for possible problems
Inspect Engine room for problems
Ensure Propane and fume detector Alarm System working properly
Ensure Engine Room Fire Extinguisher properly charged
Clean all raw water filtration systems:
AC Air Conditioner
AC Refrigeration
DC Refrigeration
Gray water outflow systems (Fresh and Raw)
Galley Sink
Aft & forward shower systems
Filters for Heads
Pre Filter for Water Maker at seacock intake
Heads (Forward and Aft)
Check Heads for leaks and flushing
Check Head holding tank monitor
Verify Macerator working
Change charcoal filter in fresh water filter to fill tanks from dock
Run air conditioner in both heat and cool modes; monitor performance
Run watermaker; replace pre-filters as needed; check for leaks, check flow rate >10 GPH, check water quality < 500 PPM
Run refrigerators; monitor performance.
Lubricate and adjust steering.
Monitor solar- and wind-power generators
Check tension on steering pedestal motor chain for autopilot.
Check Tank Tender working
Replace ship's zincs
Prop
Shaft
Main zinc for ship
Two R3 zincs
Bow thruster zinc
Genset zinc
Clean prop & grease
Check cutlass bearing
Exercise Windlass
Exercise Bow Thruster
Check Washer / Dryer
Clean all air filters for Air Conditioners:
Master State Room
Saloon
Forward Berth
Clean exhaust filter for dryer on washer / dryer attachment to cowl in 3rd stateroom
Check Dockside Water Filtration SystemCheck Water and Fittings for Cracks, Wear and Leaks
Check Filters (Paper, Charcoal & Mineral Filters)
Update Filter & Mineral Crystals Inventory
Make sure all galley equipment in proper working condition (Bread maker, toaster, mixers, etc.)
Electrical Systems
EQUALIZE BATTERIES (All 3 Banks) USING CONSTANT CHARGE BATTERY CHARGER (e.g.. Prosine 3000) for ~ 1/2 hour every six months or more if needed (Even if you do not bring batteries down below 12.2. volts)Clean & tighten battery terminals
Check battery fuses for continuity
Exercise Breakers and main switches
Ensure Tie Switch for Battery Banks (Engine & House) working properly
Ensure that Engine Alternator and House Alternator can charge House and/or Engine battery banks using Tie Switch
Ensure Glendenning Electrical Cord retractor system working properly
Test lights, and clean contacts or replace bulbs as needed:
Navigation
Tri-color
Running
Back-up Elevated stern light
Steaming
Anchor
Strobe
Spreader
Compass
Boom Light
3 deck lights
Cockpit lights
Interior Lights
Cabin overhead lights
Cabin reading lights
Closet lights
Rope Lights
Other Lights
Exterior Engine Panel Lights
Refrigerator/Freezer lights
Flash Lights in each cabin
N av Station Instrument Panel Lights
Check lights in aft Lazarette (Dive Compressor area)
Check lights in Port & Starboard lazarettes
Check lights in Sail Locker
Check lights in Anchor locker
Test Microwave Oven
Engine Start
Clean engine room; retouch paint and insulation as necessary
Check oil level; change as necessary
Check transmission-oil level. Replace once/year
Check Coolant level. Fill or replace as necessary
Replace thermostat as necessary
Change Water Pump Impeller
Exercise and open the inlet seacock
Transmission, coupling, check
Clean engine water strainer
Change fuel filters both primary and secondary
Adjust belt tension; replace if appropriate
Check Motor Mounts; tighten if necessary
Exercise and lubricate throttle controls
Grease blue steering cable nipples
Tighten all hose clamps.
Inspect all hoses for chafe or bulging
Inspect engine exhaust elbow/riser
Inspect lift muffler
Test engine exhaust fan
Inspect PYI Dripless Shaft Sea
Snug up all bolts on engine accessories
Exercise and open fuel-tank petcocks
Run Fuel Polishing system on each tank
Clean and Grease Max-Prop
Flush engine every 2 years
Clean / boil anti-siphon valve (Intake and Exhaust)
Check water alarms for Racor primaries and Yanmar secondary fuel filters
Clean and remove rust as necessary from engine, engine mounts & engine mounting framework
Touch-up engine room paint
Engine Running
Start Engine by holding in kill switch for 15 seconds to prelube engine and then start
Monitor oil pressure.
Monitor exhaust
Test transmission shifting.
Look for oil leaks.
Look for raw-water and coolant leaks.
Look for fuel leaks around hoses and filters.
Verify temperature after starting
Check alternator output on Link 20 System
Monitor tachometer for regularity
Exercise the shaft-brake release
Monitor the PYI dripless shaft seal - (drip rate >> 5 drops per minute)
Valve tap settings
Check running temperatures at critical points (injectors, exhaust, water pump, etc. with infrared spot temperature monitor and compare with previous readings
Genset
Check oil level
Check Coolant level.
Change Water Pump Impeller
Exercise, lubricate, and open the inlet seacock.
Clean water strainer
Change fuel filters both primary and secondary
Exercise and lubricate throttle controls
Tighten all hose clamps.
Inspect all hoses for chafe or bulging
Snug up all bolts on engine accessories
Exercise and open fuel-tank petcocks
Run Fuel Polishing system on each tank
Flush engine
Clean / boil anti-siphon valve (Intake and Exhaust)
Replace pencil zinc
Sailing and Rigging
Inspect rig for rust and wear
Inspect and exercise Backstay Adjusters
Operate all sail furlers
Check release pins working properly for:
Spinnaker Pole
Reaching Strut
Whisker Pole
Halyard shackles
Check integrity of mast boot, Check water tight mast / deck seal
Inspect turnbuckles and toggles for hairline cracks and rust
Check all cotter pins and rings
Operate winches; grease as needed
Operate clutches; lubricate
Check all running rigging for chafe
Inspect all sheets
Genoa
Main
Staysail
Spinnaker
Boom Preventer
Check all lines for proper whipping.
Sails; Inspect seams, corners, battens, and pockets (Should be done when sails are stored)
Check all masthead hardware
Reinstall Main, Genoa and Staysail
Polish halyard shackles
Check luff rods for burrs
Put "preventer" ties on all Shackles to secure sails
Attach Sheets
Adjust roller furlers
Raise Sails
Refurl
Inspect and clean Lifelines
Lubricate fastpins for aft guard rail gate, life raft and MOM8
Protect Aluminum whisker pole and ends of Spinnaker and Whisker poles with AL Protect
Place safety retainers (UV protected electrical wire tires) on all items to be secured:
Main Halyard (Upper and Lower)
Genoa Halyard (Upper and Lower)
Stays'l Halyard (Upper and Lower)
Lock Pins on Genoa and Stays'l Furlers
Lock Pins on Running Back Blocks
Other as identified
Ensure that Spare Mainsail Battens stored in Boom are properly lashed with ties
Inspect bungy cords holding upright:
Genoa Outhaul
Deck Blocks for running backs
Selden Mast Motor plug
Safety
Verify expiration dates of safety gear (Actual dates: Safety Gear)
EPIRB Batteries
Check fire extinguishers
Inspect Life Sling
Inspect MOM8 System
Inspect Life Jackets
Inspect Horsehoe Ring and quick release Mechanisms
Inspect quick release mechanism for life raft
Inspect seizing wires of anchor shackles and snubber
Operate Windlass; monitor performance.
Operate Bow Thruster
Inspect Sea Anchor
Inspect & Clean lifelines for integrity.
Pressure-test propane appliances
Inspect cockpit drains for blockage
Check and inspect contents of ditch bag
Inspect medical supplies for expiration or damage
Inspect Survivor 06 Hand Held Water Maker, flush, test and recharge with biocide
Inspect manual compass and compensate if necessary
Electronics & Computers
Clean VHF coax.
Monitor VHF transmission power
Verify Link 20 system working properly
Verify Prosine 3000 working properly
Bring up ships computers
Test ships computer network
On Desktop
Nav Computer
GPRS Phone
Accnt Computer
Test WIFI Connection
Test Packet Radio
Test SSB and SWR Meter
Test SSB Autotuner
Test Instrument to computer Interface
Inspect 2 GPS systems
Northstar 941
Ray Marine 300 WAAS
Test RADAR and interfaces to computer network and GPS
Test Ocens system
Test Winlink and SailMail
Test IMARSAT-C
Test Printer, Scanner and Smart Card interfaces
Clean depth-sounder and log/speedometer transducer O-rings
Clean & tighten all instrument connections
Check stereo and TV systems, cable/antenna/VCR & DVD inputs
Check interface to cockpit LCD system
Verify that recording Barometer is working properly
Inspect Weatherstation System
Inspect WxFax system
Inspect Navtext system
Verify GPIRB working correctly
Check GPS interfaces to:
EPIRB
VHF
SSB
Check HF Antenna Connector to Backstay, clean or replace
Check Vetus recording barometer
Check grounds:
NavTex Antenna
Furuno WxFax Antenna
Antenna Tuner
HF Radio Ground
Computer Maintenance Items for all 5 computers:
Clean disk files
Copy all data files to appropriate subdirectories on USB Hard Disk Drive
Run Norton System Works Diagnostic and fix any exiting problems
Defrag
Load applicable charts for intended cruising areas
Ensure that the following software is operational on laptop & desktop and at least one backup laptop
Nobeltec
Ocens (Not on Desktop)
Airmail
ScanDisk Reader
Portable USB hard disk for data backup
Plumbing
Clean and Test electric bilge pumps
Exercise manual bilge pump
Clean Bilge
Clean & Test float switches
Test bilge alarm float switch
Exercise and lubricate head pumps and Y-valves.
Run and test freshwater pumps.
Exercise and lubricate all seacocks.
Remove and clean all anti-siphon valves for engine and Genset
Test hot water heater
Check water pressure tank > 40 PSI
Check salt water deck pumps
Check fresh water deck pumps
Check aft transom shower
Check fresh water backup pump system
Check Hot Water Heater for leaks and proper operation
Every second year replace Torrid Hot Water Heater magnesium anode rod
Clean forward and aft heads
Test electric head
Exercise manual head
Lubricate Forward head
Clean holding tanks & put additives in holding tanks
Check Forward & Aft macerators
Check Forward & Aft Holding Tank Monitors, clean and replace micro reed switches as necessary
Purge holding tank hoses and seacocks as necessary
Bow Thruster
Clean Bow Thruster Prop and Tunnel
Check Oil Level in Sump (Heavy Wt. Oil recommended 50-90)
Replace Prop Zinc
Other
Wash & Paint bottom
Clean Radio Grounds (2) for HF Radio & Tuner
Clean Depth Sounder
Clean Hull Speed Transducer
Wax Topsides
Wax deck
Polish SS
Clean dodger and bimini
Clean full sized awning and repack
Clean quick set-up mini forward and aft awnings
Protect dodger and bimini with 303
Clean and protect w 303 lifering
Clean and protect all seat cushions
Wash MOM8 and Life raft covers
Clean hatch, dodger and side window curtains
Inspect and run Dive Compressor
Check/change oil
Check/change CO2 filter
Purge water valves
Check/change air filter
Check external ventilation system
Run to pressure
Inspect CO2 and water vapor detector, change if required
Replace rubber feet on deck seats and deck ladder (6)
Check batteries and systems for:
All standing flashlights
Personal Flashlights
Personal Man Overboard Signal Lights
Wireless Computer Keyboard
Wireless mice
Walkie Talkies
Hand held VHF radios
2 Meter Ham radios
Electric Drills
Electric Screwdrivers
Weatherstation and remote temperature sensors
Meteo Recording Barometer
Calculators
Sight Reduction
General Utility
Alarm Clocks
Tape Recorders
Palm Hand Held
Check Fishing Poles & Reels and inventory fishing tackle
Check Spear Fishing Equipment
Clean fish table and sand to remove knife scratches
Sharpen Knives
Clean and operate Propane Grill; Inspect lines for leaks, exercise gas valve
Inspect and clean Sextant
Inspect Sight Reduction gear; Confirm calculators functioning
Clean, wash and organize/inventory Starboard & Port lazarettes
Grease bearing on steering wheel pedestal
Grease anchor roller
Dinghy
Protectant spray internal parts of dingy engine
Refit dingy cover, inspect, clean and make repairs as necessary
Change dingy engine lower lube
Clean spark plugs
Grease appropriate fittings on dingy engine
Change dinghy pre-fuel filter (Racor) in dinghy
Run dinghy engine
Check dinghy engine running light
Clean and fill dinghy fuel tanks
Clean dinghy
303 Protectant spray dinghy
Cover with custom dinghy cover
Check fuel lines from fuel tank to engine in dinghy
Run and test engine
Purge water from engine is not being used in near future
Put Aluminum protector on all aluminum deck gear
Clean porthole & hatch gaskets
Fill Propane tanks
Clean Bare Teak
Ensure docking lines and fenders are OK
Ensure that documentation/registration, licenses and local charts are on board
Renew any licenses required; Ship Radio Station License, Ship's Documentation, Radio Operator's Permit, Captain's , Ham Operator's, Ham Reciprocal and EPIRB Licenses
Exercise cabin fans
Refresh insect control dispensers
Wind and operate ship's clock and barometer
Dive Compressor and Dive Tanks
Run once every 3 - 4 weeks
Change Oil every 50 Hrs or once per year
Clean sintered metal filter with soapy water once every year
Change Cartridge in PO Filter system every 36 fills (Temperature Dependent)
Inspect/Clean and Paint compressor stand as necessary
Lube all external Parts
Perform 2 and 5 year inspections on dive tanks
Check batteries for dive computers
Clean & Polish:
Bimini & Dodger; check for water leaks in seams, fix as necessary
Deck; inspect for gel coat damage, repair as necessary
Hull, inspect for gel coat damage, repair as necessary
Stainless
Teak deck & arch components
Cabin Areas
Teak Grates; recoat with sealer
Bilge
Engine Room
Cockpit Seat Cushions
Bumpers; replace bumper covers if necessary
Water hose
Electrical cord
Life lines
TV / Satellite cable
Varnish:
Handrails
Main Sheet Pad
Lead Pads
Winch Pads
Screens
Hatches
Flag Pole
Cockpit Coaming
Other Internal Areas as necessary
Kayak paddle
Inventory existing food stores & replenish as appropriate
Vacuum pack newly acquired meats and other food as required
Rearrange food accessibility by age
Defrost refrigerator and freezer and repack
Wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and beverages as required
Dried goods
Spices, Vinegars, oils and condiments
Update Ships Equipment, Supplies and Spares Inventory
Update DVD List
Update CD Music List
Update Website with changes 
Maintenance Tasks Suggestions for improvements are solicited.
Tools: SAE & Metric Ratchet Sets