Annual
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Rig out and full inspection
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Big boat-rig up inspection annually and rig out every other year
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Hull, foils, and painted surfaces - cleaner and sealer wax
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Winch and high load gear service
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Turnbuckles- dismantle, clean and grease
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Remember to measure your settings before you undo them
Beginning and end of season (can be timed with your annual service)
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Rigging inspection – running rigging
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Test operation of everything you use
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Check bearings
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Check cleat operation
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Check attachment points
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Tape rings and pins
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Tighten shackles
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Engine service (if you have one)
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Polish metal surfaces
Every use
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Quick visual inspection
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Check your tape, splices, knots
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Quick operational inspection
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Lines lead clean
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Hardware is functional
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Rinse/quick wash
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Definitely after. If first day, rinse when you arrive
Notes
1. Develop and use a maintenance log. Sometimes it can be helpful to separate out certain categories such as: Mast, running rigging, hull and engine, sails.
2. Keep a list of part numbers for easy reference.
3. If you notice something needs more work, move it to the next frequency of the schedule.
4. Enlist the help of a professional to review your list and catch things you may not have thought of.