12.3 RE-USE OF THE YACHT AFTER A LONG INACTIVITY

• After the winter, check engines oil, stern drive and replace them if necessary. Check oil and fuel filters and replace them if necessary.
• Adjust the tension of the alternator belts of the propulsion engines.
• Fill the fuel tank. Vent the air of the fuel system.
• Start propulsion engines.

CAUTION

After a long period of yacht inactivity, carry out all above-listed operations and following checks:

• Check the condition of all hoses and connections.
• Start the engines.
• Stop the engines.
• Clean fuel filters. Replace engine oil filters and add oil to the engines if necessary.
• Check all bilge pumps and their operation.
• Check the operation of the black water and sea water pumps.
• Check the operation of all on-board instruments used for navigation.

• Let the engine run at middle speed for some minutes, before letting them run at full speed.

Generator:

• Start the engine of the generator.

Hull:

• Verify the hull.
• Have the bottom hull accurately cleaned, as well as the stern drive and interceptors with brushes (with water) or a jet-cleaner (dry) to remove seaweed and scales.
• Check the paintwork condition of the hull. If necessary, have 2 coats of suitable antifouling paint applied by specialized personnel.
  

Propellers and anodes:

• Check the status of the propellers and replace them if necessary.
• Check the conditions of the sacrificial anodes; if necessary, replace them.

Batteries:

• Check the batteries charge, and that their terminals and housings are dry and clean.