"FOREVER"

 

 

SUGGESTIONS 

"The following is a summary of the suggestions contained in the text. These are not considered essential and are set out merely to assist the Client when considering improvements to function, operation and safety. The Client will take his own view on the importance or otherwise of these comments". 

 

S1 Repair damage to the keel toe and forefoot to prevent moisture ingress.

S2 Repair damaged areas to the hull gelcoat.

S3 Consider removal of antifouling. 

S4 Monitor hull for blisters each season. 

S5 Cut back the topsides and polish to protect from UV. Consider painting. 

S6 Repair damaged areas to the gelcoat to prevent moisture ingress as per the Appendix. 

S7 Repaint boot top and blue decorative stripe. 

S8 Repair and secure damaged toe rail sections. Consider replacing the toe rail. 

S9 Free up lazarette and anchor locker lids. Inspect lazarette locker. 

S10 Remove paying where de-bonding and re-pay to prevent moisture ingress. 

S11 Fit securing nuts to anchor locker lid hinge bolts. 

S12 Consider removing rotten shelf in the anchor locker and fitting an FRP shelf. 

S13 Repair damage to the teak liferaft cradle. 

S14 Repair the coachroof deck to prevent moisture ingress, consider replacement. 

S15 Refurbish the teak shelves either side of the cockpit hatch.

S16 Re-bond loose sections of the forward cockpit grating.

S17 Replace rotten cockpit locker lid and seal. 

S18 Clean cockpit sole and assess condition. 

S19 Fit stainless steel strip to cockpit coaming to prevent genoa sheets abrading the gelcoat.

S20 Repair cracks to gelcoat of the FRP moulded side recesses and cockpit sole

S21 Replace broken winch handle holder in cockpit.

S22 Service all winches.

S23 Continue to monitor rudder for moisture-related defects.

S24 Clean up and inspect corroded gearbox coupling.

S25 Consider replacing all seacocks with bronze or DZR brass.

S26 Lightly overlaminate plastic nuts of log and depth transducers.

S27 Consider carrying an underwater-curing epoxy repair kit to provide a rapid seal to cracks in FRP or wood. 

S28 Rub down and coat the companionway washboards.

S29 Repair damage to the FRP coaming around the fore hatch.

S30 Consider replacing fore hatch. 

S31 Re-bond hatch seals. 

S32 Check insurance policy requirements for companionway hatch security arrangements.

S33 Consider removing the aluminium window frames and re-anodising.

S34 Replace broken ventilation cowling to port of mast.

S35 Repair damaged ventilation cowling FRP base to starboard of the mast.

S35a Re-seat both ventilation cowlings.

S36 Re-weld nav light brackets.

S37 Secure the pulpit forward leg stem head fastening.  

S38 Re-secure port and starboard pulpit leg socket fittings.  

S39 Tighten forward jackstay U bolt fastenings. 

S40 Remove sheathing from lifelines.

S41 Secure lifeline rigging screws with locking nuts.  

S42 Straighten starboard and port stanchion threes. 

S43 Repair solar panel frame toe rail attachment pads (starboard aft pad missing).

S44 Straighten/repair bow roller cheeks. Consider fitting double bow roller to allow deployment of two bow anchors. 

S45 Check the removable forestay chainplate hull is fastenings.

S46 Re-bed stainless steel plates used to seal chainplates to prevent moisture ingress. 

S47 Anchor chain shackles require mousing. 

S48 Inspect the entire length of the anchor chain for corrosion. 

S49 Check the bitter end of the anchor chain is attached to the boat, preferably with a length of rope that can be cut from the deck in an emergency. 

S50 Repair the fresh water hose connection to the anchor locker.  

S51 Fit windlass bar and test manual operation. 

S52 Replace worn mooring warps. 

S53 The fastenings for the deck organisers on the coachroof require securing.

S54 Replace plastic retaining clips for boarding ladder.

S55 Replace plastic cap to boarding ladder strut to prevent gelcoat damage. 

S56 Consider replacing mast.

S57 Use spaces/washers to ensure a snug fit at rigging fork fittings to prevent movement.

S58 Reposition genoa halyard deflector to provide 5 to 10° spread with the foil. 

S59 Replace worn running rigging. 

S60 Replace the cockpit spray dodger. 

S61 Consider replacing mainsail and genoa.  

S62 Consider using a sailmaker to check key sails.

S63 Consider replacing mainsail and genoa. 

S64 Replace damaged nylon sheave in the sliding mainsail outhaul block. 

S65 Repair masthead lights (not functioning). 

S66 Repair deck flood light (not functioning).

S67 Repair compass light (not functioning). 

S68 Replace lenses to bow and stern nav lights.

S69 Carry day shapes and sound signalling device. 

S70 Repair/replace the bilge pump float switch.  

S71 Carry a spare service kit for the hand-operated bilge pump. 

S72 At least one strong 10 litre bucket should be carried for emergency use.

S73 Consider fitting extinguisher in cockpit locker to assist entry to the cabin.

S74 Consider fitting smoke alarm.

S75 Consider fire-fighting equipment as required for vessels over 13.7m. 

S76 Consider carrying life-saving equipment as per RYA Safety Handbook. 

S77 Remove corrosion to engine, treat with rust inhibitor and paint.

S77a. Consider replacing injection elbow fitting.  

S78 Add a siphon break to the raw water cooling hose prior to the injection elbow. 

S79 Replace damaged engine throttle cable.

S80 Repair/re-seal engine control box where it meets the wheel pedestal deck shoe.

S81 Check operation of the cockpit engine instrument panel.

S82 The engine oil should not be filled above the max mark on the dipstick.

S83 Consider a sea trial to test the engine thoroughly. 

S84 Replace engine compartment insulation.

S85 Refurbish wood panel below companionway.

S86 Resolve accommodation leaks.

S87 Repair/replace headlining which is detaching in many areas in all cabins.

S88 Repair plywood trim around inside perimeter of all hatches.

S89 Replace missing trim around starboard forward lower shroud chainplate.

S90 Secure the loose shelf behind the saloon starboard seat back.

S91 Consider fitting CO detector.

S92 Verify operation of electrically operated gas shut-off valve.

S93 Consider fitting gas leak bubble detector.

S94 Clean keel fresh water tank access hatches, remove and inspect tank. 

S95 Repair fresh water cockpit and anchor locker hoses.

S96 Repair/replace heads and galley sea water taps and pump.

S97 Investigate calorifier and delivery of hot water. 

S98 Consider replacing corroded fresh water pump. 

S99 Modify heads bowl inlet and outlet hoses such that they incorporate a loop above the waterline and siphon breaks (on pressure side) to prevent seawater siphoning into the bowl. 

S100 Service the heads pump to stop leak. 

S101 Clean holding tank outlet stopcock and assess condition.  

S102 Repair/service electric genoa winches.

S103 Remove solar panels or re-terminate wiring at photovoltaic regulator. 

S104 The vessel would benefit from a complete rewire.

S105 Fit insulated terminal caps to batteries and to electric winch terminals.

S106 Properly secure batteries with strops to prevent movement in rough weather.

S107 Replace interior lights as necessary.

S108 Remove the two old batteries (2.56 V 2.07 V) under the port berth aft cabin. 

S109 Battery terminals should be kept clean, coated with vaseline. 

S110 Prolong battery life by regular charging and keeping electrolyte levels topped up. 

S111 A full electrical system check by a qualified electrician should be considereD.

S112 Fully secure cockpit stereo speaker brackets in cockpit. 

S113 Replace depth sounder. 

S114 Replace instrument suite including masthead wand and cabling. 

S115 Replace the obsolete VHF with DSC type including masthead aerial and cabling

S116 Replace fridge. 

S117 Remove air conditioning system including ductwork, hoses and fittings.

S118 Repair/replace Eberspacher heater and ductwork. 

S119 Service/replace or repair dinghy and outboard.