Seaward Boat Service Inspection Check List

Seaward Annual Service Inspection - Check List

Name of Vessel____________________ _____Mooring/Berth No._____________

Instructions to boat yard

Please carry out everything in this section that has been ticked To Do

External	To Do	Done
01. Collect vessel from mooring
02. Lift out of water - set up on blocks - power wash
03. Carry out visual inspection of hull topsides for damage to gelcoat.
04. Inspect hull bottom, propellers and rudders for damage and clean up as necessary.
05. Release shaft couplings and slide shaft back shafts to inspect sections where shafts run in the cutlass bearings.* (recommended for each two year period)
06. Renew deep sea seals or repack glands whilst shaft couplings are removed.* (recommended for each two year period)
07. Check/renew hull anodes and check continuity of bonding.
08. Check rudder bearings and P bracket bearings for wear. Pump grease into tubes (if grease points are fitted) to seal and lubricate.
09. Check operation of all seacocks
10. Check wipers, renew wiper blades if necessary
11. Attend to exterior varnish work
12. Polish hull and superstructure
13a. Check epoxy coatings on hull bottom. Make good/touch up as necessary.
13b. Apply two coats of antifouling
14. Launch vessel on completion of all work and deliver craft to mooring
Comments

Internal	To Do	Done
15. Carry out visual inspection of each hull space for water ingress or any signs of corrosion
16. Check operation of toilet - fit service kit if necessary
17. Inspect condition of gas installation and ensure bottle stowage locker drains are clear. Check tightness of hose clips on flex gas hoses.
Comments

Machinery	To Do	Done
18. Inspect internal zinc rods on engine/s and replace if necessary
19. Drain off water from fuel separator/s.
20. Renew primary fuel filter/s
21. Renew main fuel filter/s.
22. Renew engine crank case oill.
23. Renew engine oil filter/s.
24. Renew gearbox oil
25. Check and adjust valve clearances
26. Service injectors (if required by engine manufacturer's service schedule)
27. Check deep sea seals or stern glands for signs of leakage.
28. Check engine coolant level and check specific gravity of antifreeze is within recommended limits.
29. Inspect engine/s for any signs of oil leaks.
30. Inspect all engine water hoses and fuel supply hoses for signs of deterioration or leaks. Check tightness of all hose clips including those on fuel filters and fuel tanks.
31. Renew main engine raw water pump impeller/s.
32. Check drive belts. Adjust or renew if necessary.
33. Lubricate throttle and gearbox linkages.
34. Inspect engine air intake filters for salt, clean or renew as necessary.
35. Check main engine seacocks are free and clear of debris. Check tightness of hose clips
36. Inspect exhaust system for signs leaks - carry out visual inspection of each exhaust connection from manifold to exhaust hull outlet. Check tightness of hose clips.
37. Check steering oil level, lubricate steering rose joints at ram and tie bar ends.
38. Check operation of hand bilge pump, renew diaphragm if necessary
Comments

Electrical	To Do	Done
39. Check battery water levels - top up with distilled water if necessary. Check all battery connections. Apply Vaseline to battery terminals. Carry out battery condition test on older batteries.
40. Inspect behind main distribution and instrument panel for signs of corrosion, spray these areas with Teflon spray or similar protective agent.
41. Test all 12/24 volt electrical circuits to ensure all equipment and all lights (including nav lights) are operational.
42. Test all 240 volt system circuits (if fitted) are in working order. Including testing of earth leakage trip switch.
Comments

Generator (if fitted).	To Do	Done
43. Change engine oil.
44. Change engine oil filter
45. Drain off water from primary fuel/water separator.
46. Check drive belt - adjust/renew as necessary.
47. Inspect for oil and water leaks.
48. Check generator set seacock.
49. Renew generator raw water pump impeller.
50. Spray generator electrical connections and linkages with Teflon spray or similar protective agent
51. Test run generator under load under for 10 minutes.
Comments

Safety	To Do	Done
52. Service liferaft
53. Check fire extinguishers
54. Check flares and renew any that have expired
55. Check lifejackets and if necessary renew gas inflation cylinders
56. Check condition of anchor chain and shackles
57. Check condition of mooring chains/warps
Comments

Additional work required	To Do	Done





Comments

This check list is designed to provide owners with general guidance for annual maintenance appropriate for a Seaward boat, whether the work is carried out on a D.I.Y. basis or by the local boatyard. Work on engines should always be carried out in accordance with the engine manufacturer's instruction manual.