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Annual Maintenance Checklist
External Hull
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check gel coat, osmosis, galvanic action, cracks, lamination, fastenings, anodes and protective coatings.

Underwater fittings
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check skin fittings, transducer blocks and through-hull fittings.

Deck & bulwarks
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check non-slip finish, cracks, freeing ports, hatches, securing mechanisms, fittings and fastenings.

External Cabin
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check lamination, cracks, fittings, doors, windows, fastenings and protective coatings.

Internal Hull
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check lamination, structural members, galvanic action, bulkheads and engine mounting pads.

Through hull fittings
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check fittings and pads are secure and in good condition.

Internal Cabin
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check lamination, gel coat, timberwork, fittings, fixtures, doors, windows, portholes and fastenings.

Internal Deck
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check structural members and fastenings.

Internal structures
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check lamination, gel coat, finishes, fixtures and fittings.

Stairs
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check treads and non-slip condition.

Anchor winch
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check condition, mountings and operation.

Anchors
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check anchor condition.

Chain & shackles
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check chain and shackle condition and confirm shackles are moused.

Main engines
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Inspect and maintain in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Steering systems
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check rams, hydraulics, hydraulic connectors, linkages and rudder travel.

Fuel systems
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check tanks, valves, fillers, breathers, remote shut-offs and pipework.

Pumping systems
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check freshwater pump, toilet flush, pump-out, bilge pumps and the emergency fire/bilge (fire-hose) pump. Check fittings, pick-ups, valves, hoses/pipework, operation and leaks.

Batteries & isolators — Port / Starboard / House
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check all 3 battery banks: Port, Starboard and House. Check connections, battery condition/fluid level as applicable, isolators and cabling.

Switchboards
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check connections and ELV boards.

Wiring & terminals
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check connections and wiring runs.

Vessel's earthing
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check anodes and that fittings are correctly earthed.

Navigation lights
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check operation, lenses, mountings and backboards.

Anchor & NUC lights
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check the Anchor light and Not Under Command (NUC) light are operational, correctly mounted and in serviceable condition.

Compass
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Confirm deviation card is current.

VHF radios — wheelhouse & portable
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check both VHF radios: fixed wheelhouse set and portable VHF. Check operation, condition, power/charging and battery condition as applicable.

GPS / Plotter / Sounder / Depth
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check the combined GPS/plotter unit including sounder and depth-gauge functions, display, transducer input and operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Lifejackets
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check condition and labelling.

Lifebuoys
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check condition, retro-reflective tape, buoyant line, light and labelling.

Carley Floats
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check Carley Floats are in serviceable condition, correctly secured/stowed, accessible and ready for deployment.

EPIRB
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check mounting, registration and battery status.

Flares
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check required number and expiry dates.

First aid kit
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check fully stocked contents and expiry dates.

Portable extinguishers
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check mountings and service status.

Fire buckets & other appliances
PASS
FAIL
NOT CHECKED

Check condition, paint and labelling.

Optional supporting evidence for the inspection or defects.
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