Maintenance
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: • In addition to your life jacket, there is other important safety equipment you should have. You are required to have a sound-producing device on board. A whistle (best to attach it to your life jacket) or small horn suffices as a sound- producing device.
• If your boat is not self-bailing, a bailer or bucket, sponge or pump should be included in your safety gear.
• The prudent sailor will also carry several spare clevis pins, split rings and extra lengths of line. A small multi-tool or knife and electrical tape can also be handy for making small repairs on the water, and for safety.
• Other possible gear to bring aboard includes an anchor, rode (line) and a paddle.
POST-SAIL Refer to Learn Sailing Right! Beginning Sailing for a refresher on the basics of proper stowage of the boat, sails and equipment.
HULL AND RIGGING: • Check hull and tanks for water and leaks. Water in the hull or tanks after a sail, especially if they were dry in your pre-sail inspection, indicates a problem that should be addressed.
• Remove, rinse with fresh water, and properly stow the rudder and tiller.
• Rinse the boat to remove any dirt or salt as this can lead to corrosion.
• Stow the boat properly, making sure it is tied down securely. • Secure the boat cover, if your boat is so equipped.
SAILS AND LINES:
Remove the sails and rinse sails and lines with fresh water as necessary. If the boat turtled during your sail, make sure any traces of mud are removed—particularly at the top of the mast, in the halyard sheave box and at the top of the sail. Dirt and salt can abrade lines and sails and cause premature wear.
STORM PREPARATIONS If there is a possibility of a storm occurring before the boat will be going out again, extra precautions should be taken. Wind in the rigging can be enough to blow the boat over. Strap the boat down securely. If the storm is expected to be severe, it may be prudent to remove the mast and rigging from the boat. A cover that does not fit securely may come loose and cause more damage; removing the cover and anything loose from the boat may be the best choice.
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