Maintaining SV Alana

Maintenance information and documentation for SV Alana - H28 Ketch

Index

These are snapshots of the schematic diagrams we produced when replacing and upgrading electrical systems. Original documents are in Visio format.

The bookshelf on board carries operating manuals almost every piece of equipment carried:

	Date	Notes
Standing Rigging	2004	Replaced all SWR, bottlescrews, clevis pins, etc in both masts upon delivery to Sydney (masts were already unstepped for road transport). All rigging is oversized.
Running Rigging	2004	Replaced all halyards, sheets, topping lifts, outhauls, etc. while masts were unstepped.
Mast wiring	2004	Replaced all 12V wiring and light fittings while masts were unstepped. All wiring is tinned copper. Double insulated cable is used within masts, as well as PVC conduit where possible.
Cabin wiring	2004	Replaced all 12V wiring within cabin, except for anchor winch. New wiring is all tinned copper.

Maintenance Schedule for SV Alana
Interval	Task	Comments
Every Day	Operate all seacocks Check engine fluid levels Visual inspection of engine & wipe down Operate fridge compressor Ventillate cabin and engine room Operate engine Operate head Operate pumps Test radio	These tasks are completed with every use, and at least once every 3 weeks
1 Month	Check sight bowl in water separating filter. Check and replace plastic sail slides as required	Still haven't found water...
2 Months	Inspect rigging and deck equipment Check nav lights Check Autohelm	Service as required
3 Months	Flush freshwater tank Flush bilge Apply teak oil to toe rail Apply teak oil to sponson Apply teak oil to bowsprit
6 Months	Drain engine oil Replace oil filter & oil Clean and replace fuel filters Inspect/replace engine anode Inspect raw water pump impeller Climb mast and inspect fittings & rigging
Annual	Slip vessel Inspect, clean, and lubricate seacocks Waterblast hull Lightly sand hull with wet & dry Apply fresh antifoul paint Polish gelcoat on hull Replace anodes (prop shaft & rudder) Inspect bobstay & fittings Inspect rudder fittings Apply fresh anitfoul paint to propeller Varnish cockpit brightwork Varnish grab rails on cabin top Varnish dorade boxes on cabin top End-for-end anchor chain
10 Years	Replace SWR rigging to comply with insurance requirements	Last replaced in 2004
Refuelling	Add biocide to diesel tank
As Required	Lubricate winches Service pumps