Things to check when hauling boat..

[roy]

Can someone give me a quick list of things to check when hauling out your Vega?

I am having mine hauled out today and I'm not sure how long I will be able to keep it on the hard. (little sea lingo there..aarrgg)

Roy

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[pjacobs55]

Roy,
Some things I'd check are:
Cutless bearing (loose or worn)
Prop condition (clean, blades not bent)
(I'm not familiar with the combi prop)
Shaft zinc condition.
Rudder shoe bushing (loose or worn)
Thru hulls (turning pinkish in colour?)
Any 'dents' in the leading edge of the keel in need of repair.
Rudder (for cracks in the joint of the two halves)
Condition of bottom paint (thick? flaking? worn off?)
Drain plug (in keel) condition.

Also, while she's high and dry, replace any gate valves with marine
ball valves.

That's about all I can think of.
Hope that helps.

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[groundhogyh]

Thanks Peter,
that's exactly what I was looking for. I can search the forum for more details on each of these items.
Roy