Lay-up and Spring Commissioning Form

This form is designed to remind you of the routine items which should be completed before laying up over the winter and commissioning in the spring.

Please read through and tick in the appropriate boxes for those items you would like us to attend to. Any items not marked will be assumed as not required.

On receipt of the completed form a Berthon project manager will contact you to discuss works required.

Full name*

Email Address*

Telephone Number*

Boat Name*

Boat Type

RibSailing YachtMotor Yacht

Ready for lay-up from

Required in commission for

Main Engine and Generator

The goal of winterising marine engines is to leave them in a condition least likely to suffer damage from frost or corrosion.

Salt water in the cooling system will encourage corrosion and used oil is acidic, which attacks the internal metal surfaces. This is easily avoided with a thorough winterisation process.

What is your Engine Make & Model?

Carry out service and winterise main engineCarry out main engine service (not winterising)Winterise main engine (when engine has recently been serviced)

Remove valve cover, check and adjust valve clearancesCarry out coolant change (recommended every 2 years)Carry out gearbox oil (and oil filter) changeReplace engine belt(s)

SPRING: Commission main engine

Generator

Onboard Generator

YesNo

Generator Make & Model:

Auxiliary Generator Location:

Auxiliary Generator

Service and winteriseCarry out service onlyWinterise only

Remove valve cover, check and adjust valve clearancesCarry out coolant change (recommended every 2 years)Replace engine belt(s)

SPRING: Commission, test run, check output

Fuel

Fuel Type

DieselGasolineOther

Diesel tanks are recommended to be topped up over the winter period.

Top up fuel tank/s (fuel tanks should be topped up to help stop condensation)Add fuel treatment to the tanks (this inhibits algae/fuel bug growth)

Gasoline tanks are recommended to be left empty over the winter period.

Add fuel stabiliser that will prevent fuel break down and oxidisation

Plumbing

Lay up plumbing, pump out fresh water tank(s), drain down plumbing systems (where possible)SPRING: Refill fresh water tank(s) and check plumbing systems on commissioning

Sails and covers

Unbend sails and covers, stow belowUnbend sails and covers, send for laundering and repair

SPRING: Bend on sails and covers on commissioning

Fit owner-supplied winter cover and support frameSPRING: Remove cover and support frame on commissioning and pack away for owner collection.

Running Rigging

Check over running rigging and report

Tie back halyards off mastUn-reeve halyards, run in messengers, send for laundering/stow below

Re-reeve on commissioning

Mast & Spars

Check over standing rigging and reportRemove mast head unit and stow belowSPRING: Refit mast head unit on commissioning

Un-step and undress mastSPRING: Wash off mast, dress and step on commissioning

Seacocks

Check and lubricate seacock valves. All seacocks are left AS FOUND, cockpit drains and bilge pump seacocks are left openStrip, clean and grease Blakes (or similar) seacock valves

Anodes

Check and change anodes

Underwater Hull

Antifouling - repaint with 2 coats (when lifted ashore the bottom will be pressure washed)Antifouling - apply to drive leg / sail drive legBoottop - repaint as at present

Sail Drive, Outdrive Leg/s, Prop/s

Sail Drive (Sailing boat)

Service sail drive leg (change oil and sacrificial anodes)Sail drive diaphragm change (recommended every 7 years on recent sail drives, more frequently on older ones)

Outdrive (Motor boat)

Service outdrive leg/s (change oil and sacrificial anodes)Check/change bellows (either annually or bi-annually in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations)

Prop(s), Shaft(s), Rudder(s), & Bracket(s)

Descale; prop(s), shaft(s), rudder(s) & Bracket(s)Descale & Polish prop(s), shaft(s), rudder(s) & Bracket(s)

Auxiliary Outboard Motor

Service outboard motorService & winterise motor (drain fuel, flush raw water system, fogging oil)

Make:

Size: (hp)

Location / Key Location:

Winches / Windlass

Check, strip and service all winches including mast winches, replace pawl springsSPRING: Check and clean on commissioningCheck and lubricate windlass

Storage

Leave afloat in marina berthBring ashore and store in open (for safety reasons, yachts laid up ashore with masts stepped must be stored in a cradle and furling head sails removed)

Once Ashore; Check shore power connection & check battery charger(s) are onEnquire about regular fortnightly or monthly checks

SPRING: Launch on commissioning

Gas

GAS Safety Check. Carried out by Gas SAFE registered engineer

Electronics

Check and if required, update the software of the navigation electronics onboard. (Older units that are no longer supported by the manufacture won't be updated.)

Batteries

Test Batteries, carry out specific gravity check and high load drop test and reportEnquire about regular fortnightly or monthly battery checks

Tubular heaters

Fit tubular heaters. (£71.40 for first heater with thermostat, £51.00 for each subsequent heater + VAT)

Number required

SPRING: remove heaters on commissioning

Safety Equipment

Service Liferaft

Quantity

Location

Service Life Jackets

Quantity

Location

Service Jon Buoy/EPIRB (or similar safety device)

Quantity

Location

Service Fire Extinguishers

Valeting

Wash down decks, coach roof/superstructure, cockpit and topsides

WinterSpringBothEnquire about regular fortnightly or monthly wash downs

Carry out interior valet

WinterSpringBoth

WINTER Polishing -

Topside (waterline to deck): GRP polish & waxTopside(waterline to deck): GRP cut back, polish & waxCoachroof/Superstructure (above deck): GRP polish & waxCoachroof/Superstructure (above deck): GRP cut back, polish & wax

SPRING Polishing - PRE SEASON

Topside(waterline to deck): GRP polish & waxTopside(waterline to deck): GRP cut back, polish & waxCoachroof/Superstructure (above deck): GRP polish & waxCoachroof/Superstructure (above deck): GRP cut back, polish & wax

WINTER Teak -

Clean all bare teak - 2 Part teak treatmentApply anti-fungicide treatment (Boracol), to inhibit the growth of algae

SPRING Teak - PRE SEASON

Clean all bare teak - 2 Part teak treatmentApply anti-fungicide treatment (Boracol), to inhibit the growth of algae

SPRING -

Exterior stainless steel polishing

WINTER Upholstery -

Stow exterior (loose) upholstery into cabinCushion / Upholstery Cleaning

SPRING Upholstery - PRE SEASON

De-Stow exterior (loose) upholstery into cockpitCushion / Upholstery Cleaning

Additional job requests.

Lay-up & Spring Commissioning Form