Mainship 40 Trawler Single Operator's Manual - page 134
Mainship 40 Trawler Single & Twin • Maintenance
13.2
Maintenance
You have made the investment to purchase your boat.
Now is the time to take care of it. Here we will supply you
with the knowledge to do just that.
We will separate this chapter into sections that deal with
each part of your boat. The exterior, the interior, and the
mechanical components. At the end of the chapter, we
will offer you some maintenance tips and also give you
a schedule of maintenance to be performed. Remember
that any manufacturer’s recommended maintenance
schedules supercedes ours and their specific schedules
or tasks should be performed.
WARNING
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A wide variety of components used on this ves-
sel contain or emit chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
Engine and generator exhaust.
Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as
coolants and oil, especially used motor oil.
Cooking fuels.
Cleaners, paints and substances used for vessel
repair.
Waste materials that result from wear of vessel com-
ponents.
Lead from battery terminals and from other sources
such as ballast or fishing sinkers.
TO AVOID HARM:
Keep away from engine, generator and cooking fuel
exhaust fumes.
Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water after
handling the substances above.
California Health & Safety Code 25249.5-.13
13.1 Maintenance Materials
Following is a list of tools we recommend that you carry
on board your boat. Note that this list is the minimum
required:
Flashlight
Vise grips (small and medium)
Needle nose pliers
Screw and nut driver set with ratchet handle
Multi-bladed knife
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Set of screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade, including
“shorty” in both
Offset screwdriver
Set of combination wrenches (box at one end, open
end at the other)
Extra batteries for flashlight
Set of tubing wrenches
Wire crimping and stripping tool
Hacksaw
13.1.1 Recommended Maintenance Materials
We recommend that you carry the following on board
your boat:
Plastic marine tape
Instant glue
Silicone rubber
Electrical tape
Two-part epoxy adhesive
Engine oil
Spray lubricant
13.1.2 Recommended Spare Parts
We recommend that you carry the following spare parts
on board your boat:
Engine oil (1 case) (Refer to engine manual).
Antifreeze (5 gallons) (Refer to engine manual).
Transmission fluid (4 quarts) (Refer to transmission
manual)
Oil filters (2)
Coolant pump impeller and cover plate gaskets (2)
Spare engine hoses and clamps (2)
Electric fuses
Fuel filters (4)
Water hose or pipe for freshwater unions
Pipe or hose unions
Engine accessory belts (2 complete sets)
Propeller and shaft (for extended cruises)
To keep the exterior of your boat in good condition, you
should follow a periodic preventive maintenance program
and practice good storage habits. In this section, are
important suggestions that will help keep your boat in the
best possible condition.
13.2 Exterior
13.2.1 Care and Maintenance During Summer
Months
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