Yacht Maintenance – what should be serviced when?

• • Regular servicing and proper maintenance is essential to keep the systems trouble free. We recommend the following annually:

Haul-out and Antifouling

• • Sail Drive Service (per manufacturers recommendations)
    
  • Hull and Deck Polishing
  • Rigging check and tune 
  • Seacock condition and operation
  • Steering System Inspection
  • Keel Bolt Inspection – if applicable
    
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Anchor Winch Service
    

• Sheet Winch Service
• Toilet System Service
• Battery Test
• LPG System Check
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            In Addition we recommend:

• Stainless Steel Polish every 6 months
• Teak maintenance and cleaning every 3 months
• Oil Change at least every 150 hours
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Our service team can help you work out a yacht service schedule that’s perfect for you.

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Estelle Cockcroft Catamaran Guru Co-Founder

Estelle Cockcroft is a seasoned sailor, catamaran expert, and co-founder of Catamaran Guru. With over 70,000 NM sailed and 30+ years aboard, she empowers new cruisers with expert advice on liveaboard life, yacht ownership, and ocean adventures.

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