Fall Checkout List
(Thanks to all others on the C&C list who originally created this list. Combined from previous lists at this site.)
WRITE A NOTE TO YOURSELF OF ALL THINGS LOOSENED OR COVERED IN THE FALL
SO YOU CAN TIGHTEN OR UNCOVER IN THE SPRING.
LEAVE THE NOTE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE ON THE BOAT.
Inside:
____ ____ Vacuum or clean all surfaces
____ ____ Remove or prop up cushions
____ ____ Prop open all doors and drawers
____ ____ Remove VHF Radio
____ ____ Remove Loran/GPS
____ ____ Remove Autopilot
____ ____ Spray electric terminals with WD-40.
____ ____ Remove Speedo thru-hull
____ ____ Clean and winterize bilge (Pump antifreeze through bilge pump. Dry out remaining water in bilge. Leave bilge dry)
____ ____ Remove battery from clock
Freshwater System:
____ ____ Drain water tanks and flush with anti-freeze
____ ____ Drain hot water tank and flush with anti-freeze
____ ____ Pump anti-freeze through cold water system (Run water through all faucets until anti-freeze runs through)
____ ____ Pump anti-freeze through hot system (Run water through all faucets until anti-freeze runs through)
____ ____ Pour anti-freeze through all sink drains and cooler drain.
____ ____ Pour anti-freeze through all cockpit drains.
Head:
____ ____ Flush holding tank thoroughly
____ ____ Pour antifreeze through head into tank.
____ ____ Condition toilet pump.
____ ____ Pump antifreeze through shower pump and drain.
____ ____ Wash out vented loops.
Engine:
____ ____ Top off fuel tank.
____ ____ Add stabilizer to fuel.
____ ____ Drain and replace engine oil and filter
____ ____ Replace transmission fluid.
____ ____ Clean water filter.
____ ____ Winterize external cooling system.
____ ____ Check internal cooling system for adequate temperature protection.
____ ____ Replace fuel filters.
____ ____ Run engine for a few minutes to run stabilized gas into engine.
____ ____ Open cylinder and exhaust manifold drain cocks.
____ ____ Loosen belts.
____ ____ Drain water pump.
____ ____ Remove impeller (Grease lightly and replace)
____ ____ Cover air inlet (Stuff with oil soaked rag)
____ ____ Tape exhaust outlet.
____ ____ Wipe down engine and vacuum engine compartment.
____ ____ Remove batteries.
____ ____ Check antifreeze in closed system for adequate temperature protection.
____ ____ Remove the inner wires of all engine control cables from their outer sheaths. Inspect sheathing.
____ ____ Inspect all hoses for signs of softening.
Outside:
____ ____ Clean deck and hull.
____ ____ Wax hull
____ ____ Remove life lines
____ ____ Remove blocks from mast collar
____ ____ Clean and wax stainless.
____ ____ Revarnish teak.
____ ____ Remove masthead instruments.
____ ____ Remove compass.
____ ____ Grease steering cables.
____ ____ Stuff a rag and tape over all throughhulls.
____ ____ Leave all drainage seacocks open.
____ ____ Cover boat.
Propeller and Shaft:
____ ____ Check for cutlass bearing wear.
____ ____ Check propeller blade for misalignment.
____ ____ Inspect stainless steel shaft for crevice corrosion.
Valves and Winches:
____ ____ Disassemble and regrease all winches.
____ ____ Disassemble all seacock plugs and regrease. (Check for scoring and leakage.)