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Boat watch service for boat owners on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, including Gibsons, Sechelt, Roberts Creek, Madeira Park, Pender Harbour, Egmont and all places in between.
Marine Maintenance Check List

Marine Maintenance Check List

The Coast Guard Auxiliary provides a free courtesy examination and marine maintenance check of your boat but you should also do your own regular checks. Use the Marine Maintenance Check List below to help you and to make sure your boating days are long and safe. Click here to download this list in PDF format.

Fuel System

__ Change filters (Oil filter __? Gas filter __? )
__ Shut off valves installed and functioning
__ Lines and hoses checked, clamps tightened
__ Filler fitting and tank grounded
__ Tank vents clear
__ Tank checked for water contamination
__ Water separator checked
__ Exhaust blower working
__ Carburetor checked for leakage
__ Flame arrestor clean and tight
__ Injectors and injector pump inspected (diesel)

Lubrication System

__ Oil changed and toped up on a regular basis
__ Crankcase checked for water contamination
__ Filters changed on a regular basis
__ Crankcase oil level checked before each voyage
__ Gearbox oil level checked before each voyage

Electrical System

__ Battery fluid level checked
__ Battery terminals clean and tight
__ Battery switch installed
__ Battery secured
__ Alternator / Generator belts checked
__ Wiring checked for loose connections
__ Wiring properly strapped
__ Navigation and anchor lights functioning
__ Interior lights functioning
__ Gauges functioning
__ Sacrificial zincs installed and checked
__ Shore power cable and connections
__ Engine compartment blower
__ Engine block heater

Ignition System

__ Spark plugs and points properly gapped
__ Timing checked

Cooling System

__ Hoses checked, clamps tightened
__ Belts checked
__ Through hull fittings checked
__ Header tank filled
__ Sea strainers clean

Exhaust System

__ Discharge clear with good flow
__ Manifolds and flanges tight
__ Heat shielding

Miscellaneous

__ Stuffing box checked
__ Steering components checked
__ Standing and running rigging checked (sailboats)
__ All fittings tight
__ Head fittings OK
__ Bilge pump(s) and float switch checked

Tools

__ Socket set, plug wrench/socket
__ Screwdrivers
__ Wrenches
__ Pliers, vise grips
__ Hacksaw
__ Wire brush
__ Hammer
__ Filter wrench (fuel AND oil)
__ Battery hydrometer
__ Electrical multi-meter
__ Antifreeze tester
__ Flashlight and spare batteries
__ Toolbox
__ Grease gun
__ Feeler gauge
__ Wire stripper / crimper
__ Allen Wrenches

Spares

__ Propeller, shear pins and cotter pins
__ Plugs for though hulls
__ Gaskets and gasket compound
__ Fuel filters and fuel pump
__ Engine oil and oil filters
__ Crankcase oil / lube
__ Spark plugs, points, condenser, coil and distributor cap
__ Battery(s)
__ Belts
__ Fuses light bulbs etc.
__ Solenoid switches
__ Hoses, clamps and belts
__ Coolant
__ Water pump and impeller(s)
__ Electrical wire
__ Sandpaper and emery cloth
__ Shackles and shackle pins
__ Rags
__ Bilge socks
__ Absorbent pads
__ Grease, penetrating oil
__ Anti-corrosion spray
__ Electrical tape
__ Electrical wire (spools)
__ Fuel and container
__ Sacrificial zincs
__ Fuel tank anti-contamination solution

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