Central Marine
Tod Girvin
171 Midland Avenue
Midland, Ontario L4R 4K6
800-538-2164 | toll-free
705-526-4251 | phone
705-526-5512 | fax
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Hours of Operation
Monday: | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tuesday: | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Wednesday: | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Thursday: | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Friday: | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Saturday: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Sunday: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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General
- Do a general cleaning of hull, deck and topsides using a mild detergent
- Make sure drains and scuppers are clear and well secured
- Put on a good coat of wax
- Clean and polish metal with a good metal polish
- Clean teak and oil
- Clean windows and hatches
- Clean canvas, bimini and dodger
- Clean interior including bilges
- Check spare parts and tools and replace as necessary
- Make sure registration is current and onboard
- Make sure your have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (mandatory for all by September 15, 2009)
- Check and replace wiper blades if necessary
- Inspect dock and anchor lines for chafing
- Update or replace old charts, waterway guides
- Review your boat insurance policy and update coverage if needed - including fuel spill coverage
Deck, Fittings, Safety Equipment
- Check stanchion, pulpits and lifelines for integrity
- Check ground tackle, lines, fenders, etc.
- Check chainplates and cleats
- Check hull/deck joint
- Check deck, windows, and port lights for leaks
- Inspect anchor windlass and lubricate
- Clean and grease winches
- Check and lubricate blocks, pad eyes, etc.
- Check dinghy, and life raft
Electrical System and Components
- Check battery water level
- Check/recharge batteries
- Check terminals for corrosion, clean and lubricate
- Check bonding system
- Inspect all wiring for wear and chafe
- Test all gauges for operability
- Check shore power and charger
- Check for spare fuses
- Check all lighting fixtures (including navigation lights) and make sure you have spare bulbs
- Check all electronics for proper operation
- Inspect antennas
Inboard Engine(s)
- Change oil & filters - have spare onboard
- Check and change fuel filters - have spares onboard
- Check and change engine zincs
- Check cooling system change coolant as necessary - have extra onboard
- Record engine maintenance log, especially date & hours of last oil changes
- Check belts for tension
- Check transmission fluid
- Check and clean backfire flame arrestor
- Check impeller
- Check and clean water strainer
- Check bilge blower
Water System
- Flush water tank
- Check water system and pump for leaks and proper operation
- Check hot water tank working on both AC and engines
- Check for tank cap keys on board
- Check and clean shower sump pump screens
Head System
- Checked for smooth operation - lubricate and clean as necessary
- If equipped with treatment system, have chemicals on hand
- Y-valve operation checked, valve labeled & secured
Mast and Rigging
- Check mast and spreaders for corrosion or damage
- Inspect spreader boots and shrouds
- Inspect rivets and screw connections for corrosion
- Check reefing points and reefing gear
- Clean sail track
- Check rigging, turnbuckles and clevis pins for wear and corrosion
- Inspect stays for fraying and "fish hooks"
- Check forestay and backstay connections
- Check masthead fitting and pulleys
- Check and lubricate roller furling
- Check halyards and consider replacing or swapping end for end
- Tape turnbuckles, cotter pins, and spreaders
- Recaulk through-deck chainplates as necessary (generally, once a decade)
Required and Recommended Equipment
- Sound signaling device
- Check distress signals and expiration date
- Check PFDs
- Inspect life rings
- Check fire extinguishers and recharge if necessary
- Check and adjust compass
- Check navigation lights
- Check charts and replace as necessary
- Check radar reflector
- Check and replace first aid supplies
- Check bailer and hand pump
Hull
- Check for hull abrasions, scratches, gouges, etc. and repair
- Check and replace zincs
- Check for blisters and refinish is necessary
- Check rub rails
- Check swim platform and/or ladder
- Inspect and test trim tabs
- Check shaft, cutlass bearing, strut and prop
- Check rudder and fittings
- Touch up or replace antifouling paint
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