Catalina 42 Maintenance Schedule
		Compiled by Norm Perron 11/18/02  (items with * indicate changes since version 01)
Performed	Recommended	Maintenance Item
date/hours	Interval
Engine
	Each sail date	Check engine oil level, coolant level, visual inspection for any fluids in the well; with engine operating check oil pressure,
		coolant temperature and alternator voltage
	About every 25	Engine water strainer--Clean and remove debris
	hrs or each	Shaft Packing Gland--Depending on type installed, it should be visually inspected for excessive leaks
	time in engine	The standard gland should drip one drop every minute at rest and once every 15 seconds while in gear
	room	V belt--Inspect for hairline cracks, if find any, replace immediately. Buy a spare
		Exhaust Riser--Look for corrosion,hairline cracks or water. Remove/inspect, probably replace, they last about 5 yrs
	75-100 hrs	Change oil & filter
	100 hrs	Water Pump Impeller--Inspect, especially if temperature gauge rises
	150 hrs	Transmission Oil--Replace, most 4JH2E use same oil as engine
	300 hrs	Fuel Filters--Replace both, this is a great time to practice bleeding the fuel in case it needs to be done out at sea
	300 hrs	Valve Adjustment--Be sure engine is cool
	300 hrs	Water Pump Impeller--Replace, keep best looking one as a spare
	Every 2 years	Engine Coolant--Yanmar recommends Texaco Dexcool (orange, don't use green coolant, in Yanmar)
Interior
	Quarterly	Flooded Batteries--Check water, add distilled and fill to split "rings", clean battery posts
		Gel/Agm Batteries--Make sure battery post are clean and tight
	Quarterly	Toilets--Pour about 10 ounces of vinegar in toilet & pump 1/2 of it out (let it sit as long as possible)
	Quarterly	Pumps--Run all pumps-especially macerators & sump pumps, be sure to "open" the discharge valves
	Quarterly	Sea Cocks--Work each one (move handle open/colsed a few times)
	Semi-annually	Bilge--Cleaned and dried & bilge pump run to make sure works, the manual pump should be hand pumped as well
	Semi-annually	Rudder Bearing--Inspect for leaks and/or cracks every time you are in the lazarette or every 6 mos depend on use
	Semi-annually	Mast--Check base for corrosion and standing water
	Semi-annually	Windlass--Spray T-9 (or equivalent) on below deck portion of windlass
	Semi-annually	Electronics--Check for firmware updates, especially Garmin GPS
	Semi-annually	Propane--Check for leaks, after use, turn off solenoid, close valve, should retain pressure for at least 1 hour
	Semi-annually	Batteries--Equilize to shake deposits off the cells
	Semi-annually	Hose clamps--Inspect hoses for abrasion and check clamps for wear and make sure they are tight
	Semi-annually	Check mast deck boot for leaks*
	Annually	Pedestal--Oil (use engine oil) wires & chain, be sure less than 1/2" deflection per exposed foot, grease needle bearings
	Annually	Portlight and Deck Hatch Gaskets--Apply silicone grease to all gaskets
	Annually	Fresh Water Tanks--Sterilize (with chlorine), flush, sweeten (with baking soda) and flush
	Annually	Fire Extinguishers--Be sure all guages are in middle, take off bracket, shake vigorously, break up caking (dry chem)
	Annually	USCG Courtesy Marine Exam--They go through most safety items, be sure to check any CO2 tanks inside life
		jackets, dates on flares and replace expired ones
	Annually	Anti-siphon Valves--Take off top fitting, blow into hole on top, be sure air can get through
	Every 3 years	Windlass--Change gear oil
Exterior
	Each sail date	Running rigging--Visually inspect for chafe and fraying, rinse hardware & deck/hull with fresh water
	Each use	Rinse/soak anchor rode with fresh water*
	Bi-monthly	Sea Cocks--Check to insure they are clear and free from marine growth
	Bi-monthly	Zincs--Check zincs for wear, replace any more than 75% consumed
	Quarterly	Stainless and Lifelines--Clean and wax
	Semi-annually	Mast--Check for corrosion around all dissimilar metals, inspect each fastener/cotter pin to be sure not coming out
		At that time, clean the shrouds (Seapower & rag seem to work quite well) and mast, for anodized spars, use Alumaguard
	Semi-annually	Standing rigging and turnbuckles--Look for meat hooks and cracks, if any, replace, or replace after 12 or so years
	Semi-annually	Blocks & running hardware--Lubricate with McLube or Dry PTFE spray
	Semi-annually	Furling Gear/Bearings--Fresh water rinsed getting to the bearings, (find the string "furler" on the C42 discuss forum)
	Semi-annually	Windlass--Grease cones
	Semi-annually	Dodger and canvas--Lubricate zippers and snaps
	Semi-annually	Lubricate mast track*
	Annually	Dutchman--inspect lines for wear, replace if badly thinned, adjust for no slack with neutral boom and tight topping lift*
	Annually	Running Rigging--Wash them in a machine w/cool water, fabric softner and extra rinse. Air dry.
		Inspect for chafe or fraying, if possible (no splice), reverse the ends
	Annually	Hull & deck smooth surfaces--Waxed, after 5 years it should be compounded
	Annually	Winches--Clean with kerosene, re-grease, be sure to use light oil on pawls
	Annually	Canvas Snap Fittings, Lifeline Fittings & Deck Hardware--Apply corrosion block, especially anodized hardware
	Annually	Check shroud tension and balance--tighten if necessary, also check forestay & backstay, lube all turnbuckles*
	Annually	Inspect anchor rode for wear, loose shackle pin, may need to re-splice line to chain*
	Annually	Inspect shore power connection for corrosion/overheating*
	Bi-annually	SS screws that go into aluminum backing plates--Re-bed with an anti-seizing compound
		Those that are tough to get to (those that attach sheet stoppers), work them by unscrewing them part way & re-tension
	Bi-annually	Sails--Have washed and inspected by your sailmaker
	Bi-annually	Bottom painting--Or Tri-annually if you're lucky
Haulout
	Sea Cocks	Lubricate from the outside w/Lanocote stuffed in a drinking straw, take the hose off & do the same from the top
	Props	Lubricate and check bearings on folding and feathering props
	Zincs	Replace as needed
	Cutlass Bearing	Check for tightness by giving it a good shake. If it rattles, replace bearing
	Rudder	Should be less than 3/4" deflection at base of rudder
	Keel	Look for cracks or signs of looseness, may need to torque keel bolts*
	Align engine	About a week after each launch
Misc
	When needed	National Ensign--Replace when it gets discolored or tattered, it must look GREAT at all times
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