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Sea Trial Checklist

Engines

run & test port start/idle/full ahead/astern/stop

run & test stbd. start/idle/full ahead/astern/stop

Is alarm system operational?

Proper instrument readings.

Propeller folding/unfolding

Observe exhaust water discharge for proper volume

Feel exhaust hose for heat as evidence of H2O restriction in exhaust elbow

Smooth operation? Excessive smoke exhaust, smell in & out of engine room

Operational bilge blower

Sea trial-check for vibrations & misalignment

Preseason dive/hull inspection

Engine controls-proper adjustment smooth operation.

Engine Exhaust System double clamped, hoses checked.

Engine Hoses & cable inspected for chafe.

check engine noise levels/vibrations throughout boat

gauges

alarms

keys/spare

 

Steering

Steering-check cable tension routing & condition (chafe).

Steering-Hydraulic, check fluid level in reservoir, check for leaks, inspect hoses & rudder linkage.

autopilot maneuvers/display integration

autopilot calibration

rudder angle indicator

emergency steering

 

Daggerboards

smooth raising and lowering

markings

smooth running of operating lines

stops

daggerboard antifouling and paint finish

 

Sail Maneuvers

tacks

jibes

running

reaching

…with different sail combination

reefing jib

reefing main

main sheet traveler operation

jib traveler operation

Cunningham

outhaul

halyard tension

hoisting and lowering system

gennaker and spinnaker hoisting/dousing

sail storage

 

Anchoring

anchor maneuver

hoisting anchor and storage

 

Dinghy & Accessories

launch and run outboard

maneuver dinghy

retrieve dinghy

check trampoline condition, lashing

 

Machinery: Main Engines & Generator

run generator – check charge level

check shore power connection/generator switchover (correctly labeled)

run dessalinator

Check fluid levels-glycol, oil, trans oil

Inspect water fuel separator for contamination

Check belt tension & condition

 

Electronics & Navigation

plot/save course

autopilot maneuvers/display integration

switching displays – radar, video, plotting overlay

VHF radio(s)-test operation on CH16 & 68, antenna connection tight

Depth sounder in good operation, alarms?

GPS & Radar-test operation

Chart plotter-test operation, inventory cartridges

Stereo-test operation of received & tape/CD deck, check all speakers

Wind instrument calibration

Compass alignment needed? Deviation table posted

TV/VCR test operation of both

laptop test and operation

 

Miscellaneous

check operation of all navigation lights

check operation of all deck lights

check operation of all anchor lights

check operation of all courtesy lights

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    February 18, 2021
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    February 4, 2021
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    January 28, 2021
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    January 26, 2021
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    LEEN 56 power trimaran- purchased by Bernard Nivelt, her architect.

    January 20, 2021

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