Boat Maintenance Checklist

Each Trip:

• Oil – Check engine oil before and after
• Engine – Visual inspection of engine while running before getting underway

Monthly:

• Battery – Check battery levels
• Bottom – Have bottom cleaned and zincs checked
• Engine – Run engine
• Oil – Check oil
• Cooling – Check sea strainer
• Head – Maneuver y-valve and run macerator
• Heads – Operate/lubricate heads

Quarterly:

• Thru-hulls – Operate seacocks
• Engine – Inspect engine hoses/belts
• Rudder – Inspect stuffing box/packing gland
• H20 – Condition/bleach fresh water tank
• Transmission – Check fluid level and add if necessary
• Dinghy – Run dinghy engine and/or portable generator
• Dinghy – Replace/dispose of gasoline for dinghy and/or portable generator

Bi-Annually:

• Oil filter – Change oil and filters
• Fuel filter – Change fuel filters