Maintenance log 2021

Taking care of my boat in 2021.

Here’s what I did in 2021 to take care of my Tanzer 29:

Batteries

• Charged, re-connected

Prop shaft

• Replaced 2x magnesium anodes, 1-inch

Manual bilge pump

• Replaced gaskets, added cover

Water tank

• Flushed with water, treated with Head-O-Matic #4986 Water Tank Treatment

Mast fittings

• Replaced cotter pins
• Cleaned mainsail track, sprayed McLube SailKote

Standing rigging

• Backstay bridle: replaced with 14 feet of Transat 3/16-inch 1x19 stainless, 2x toggle jaws 3/8-inch pin, 2x Alexander Roberts #AF-6 3/16-inch fork 5/16-inch hole

Engine

• Engine summerize checklist
• Replaced Yanmar 104211-42071 impeller
• Replaced Yanmar 104211-42090 impeller gasket
• Replaced 2x Yanmar 26554-040082 bolt impeller cover screws
• Replaced Yanmar 105582-49200 thermostat
• Replaced Yanmar 104211-49160 thermostat cover gasket
• Replaced 2x Yanmar 26106-060182 bolts for thermostat
• Replaced Yanmar 27210-200309 zinc anode at rear of engine
• Replaced Yanmar 23414-25000 copper washer for anode
• Replaced Yanmar 123210-09310 rubber gasket for zinc

Thruhulls

• Inspected and oiled

Launch

Standing rigging

• Shroud tension 700 lbs
• Backstay tension about 400 lbs
• Bobstay tension: taught

Holding tank

• Pumped out, flushed with water and Head-O-Matic #4001 Concentrated Odour Control, pumped out.

Winterize engine, pre-haulout

• Engine winterize checklist

Haulout

Winterize engine, post-haulout

• Engine winterize checklist

Winterize plumbing

• Water tank: 2 litres plumbing antifreeze, ran pressure pump with galley and head faucets open until they were spitting pink
• Toilet: Pumped 2 litre of plumbing antifreeze

Batteries

• Disconnect, bring home

More maintenance

At your service

Humbly yours,

Marc, Supreme Purser