Catalina 310 Owner's Manual

Commissioning Check List

Original manual page 6

This check list is intended as a guide to aid in the proper delivery and commissioning of a new boat to the originator purchaser. It may also be useful to review this list each time the boat is recommissioned after storage.

Pre-Launch Check: (before stepping mast)

  1. Shaft turns freely by hand, zinc collar installed if required.
  2. Check intake hoses and clamps.
  3. Check all through hull fittings.
  4. Drain plugs tight, engine, muffler and exhaust line OK.
  5. Bottom clean, paint OK.
  6. Hull sides clean, gel coat OK.
  7. Decks clean, gel coat OK.
  8. Interior varnish OK.
  9. Cushions, curtains, clean and in place.
  10. Lifelines, pelican hooks and pulpits rigged and OK.
  11. Spreaders taped at base end, upper shroud and intermediate wired to tip end and taped or boots installed.
  12. Rigging lengths verified with check list in kit.
  13. Mast and boom inspected; cotter pins, sheaves, tangs, spreaders, reef lines, outhaul, OK.
  14. Mast lights checked before mast stepped
  15. Check overhead for electrical wires which may interfere with the space required to raise the mast to its full upright position. If there are wires of any kind anywhere near the boat. Do not raise the mast. Move boat to any other location away from any wires. Contact with wires can be fatal.
  16. Masthead sheaves lubricated and rotate freely.

Electrical:

  1. Lights operational: Running Cabin Bow Anchor Deck Light
  2. Pumps Operational: Pressure Water Macerator Pump Bilge Pump
  3. Shore power outlet OK.
  4. Check battery switch #1 #2 OK.
  5. Check battery fluid level.
  6. Check battery terminal for tightness.
  7. Check battery tie down straps.

Plumbing and Interior:

  1. No leaks at through hull fittings with seacocks open or closed.
  2. Fill all water tanks.
  3. Check all water tanks at fittings and vents for leaks.
  4. Test all faucets and foot pumps for leaks.
  5. Check for leaks at sink drain, sink drains OK.
  6. Put water in ice box and check for proper drainage.
  7. Check manual bilge pump operation, handle present.
  8. Check head by flushing and pumping.
  9. Check shower sump drain line.
  10. Check holding tank, pump vent and fitting.
  11. Check head and pump handle for leaks.
  12. Main hatch no leaks, slides freely, hatch boards fit OK.
  13. Cabin windows hose tested for leaks.
  14. Anchor locker drains OK, no Leaks.
  15. Stove operates OK; check tank, fuel line, burner and oven.

Rigging and Hardware:

  1. Mast stepped.
  2. Pin, tape and tune standing rigging
  3. Blocks, cars, cleats rigged OK.
  4. Test all winches, winch handles present.
  5. Boom vang supports boom
  6. Check chainplates for leaks (*note 1)

Engine:

  1. No leaks: Shaft, rudder, stuffing box, or shaft log.
  2. Shaft, dimpled for set bolts at coupling; bolts wired and coupling secured.
  3. With fuel tanks full, no leaks at fill pipes, overflow vent, or any fuel line connections.
  4. With coupling disconnected, engine and shaft alignment OK. Recheck alignment OK. Recheck alignment after rigging tuned.
  5. Transmission fluid level OK.
  6. Engine oil level OK.
  7. Check fresh water/coolant level OK.
  8. Fuel valves open, bleed and prime lines for diesel engine.
  9. Check that shaft is coupled and aligned to .003 maximum tolerance.
  10. Engine wire OK, connections tight.
  11. Throttle control cable travel and brackets OK.
  12. Clutch control cable travel and brackets OK.
  13. Start engine.
  14. Exhaust water flow OK.
  15. No leaks in fuel lines at fittings, fuel filter, fuel pump or injectors.
  16. No engine or oil leaks.
  17. Idling speed set R.P.M.'S.
  18. Check shutoff cable for diesel engine.
  19. Check forward and reverse shifting.
  20. Check engine instruments for operation, tachometer for calibration.
  21. Run in gear for ten (10) minutes.
  22. Recheck packing gland after engine stops.
  23. Bilge blower and vent system OK.
  24. Exhaust system, check for leaks, insulation in place.

*Note (1): It may be necessary to rebed the chainplates after the boat has been sailed the first few time as some movement between the deck and the metal chainplate may break the bedding material seal. This movement is normal. Chainplates should be rebedded or caulked at the first sign of a leak to avoid damage to the interior wood and finishes.

Operation Check List:

  1. Emergency tiller trail fitted and operational.
  2. Pedestal steering operation OK, compass OK.
  3. Sails and halyard OK.
  4. Boat sea trailed under power and sail OK.

Final Check:

  1. All accessory equipment operates OK.
  2. All boat, engine, and accessory literature, and/or manuals aboard or presented to owner.
  3. Warranty cards completed and mailed, owner registration card attached, owner informed of warranty responsibilities.
  4. Engine warranty card completed and mailed.
  5. Owner familiarized with boat, equipment and operation.

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