Appendix of technical items which constitute the SOYC Boat Systems training module. The facilitator will structure the course to include time for these items if they are requested.
Technical items
Removal and replacement of sails and battens
Selden FURLEX how to untangle or replace the genoa furling line
Considerations in recovering from a grounding
Correct use of anchor windlass; Lofrens Cayman 88 on CONCORDE and Lewmar Pro-Series on SPEEDBIRD, reset of electrical cutout
Safe use of Bosuns chair
Procedure to rig a tow or to be towed
Starting, stopping and safe use of outboard motor
Handling of petrol and mixing with oil where required
Inflation, safe use and re-stowage of dinghy
Log impeller location and cleaning
Location and use of tools carried aboard
Temporary repair to seal gelcoat damage
Electrical knowledge (bulb replacement, battery link, fuses etc) shore power connection and precautions, battery voltage and charging indications
Daily pre-sailing inspection of lifejackets iaw advice from Baltic
Domestic water system air locks, tank filling, tank changeover, depressurising valve location, pump etc
Sea toilet principles, precautions, repairs and maintenance
Shower pumpout, seacock, strainer and filter cleaning, refitting
Chartplotter basics
Instruments controls and selections
Gas bottle replacement and understanding of need to shake butane in cold weather
Heater use, precautions, resetting of countdown timer
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