Safety
At cyacht we know safety is no accident. Our captains are highly trained and safety conscious sailors. We won't set out to sea without until we are satisfied of a vessel's seaworthiness. A boat which passes one of our inspections will easily pass a U.S. Coast Guard Safety Inspection. Here is a list of some of the things we inspect prior to getting underway to make sure your boat and our crew arrive safely.
The Hull
We thoroughly inspect through-hull fittings and sea cocks for electrolysis and functionality and all hoses and clamps for cracks and leaks. We prefer that the bottom is sufficiently clean when we arrive at the vessel so a reasonable cruising speed can be maintained. We'll also inspect the keel bolts, rudder stock and steering gear.
Safety Equipment
We inspect all flares (expiration dates and moisture under the caps) and other visual distress signals, test sound signals (bells and whistles), test fume detectors on gasoline installations, check bilge pumps and piping, filters and float switches, EPIRBs, VHF and SSB radios, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, person-in-water (crew-overboard) equipment, life rafts and lifesaving gear. We prefer life rafts for trips which take us more than 20 miles offshore and an inflatable dinghy for all trips.
Engines
We inspect all hoses, belts and wiring, check and change oil as required per your maintenance log, check fuel filters and tanks and inspect control cables and linkages. We inspect propellers and shafts and adjust packing glands.
Electrical
We top off and test batteries, clean terminals as necessary, test all lights, electronics and other circuits, check for loose wires and ensure alternator and charging systems are performing.
Rigging
We inspect all standing rigging including spars, shrouds, stays, swages or mechanical terminals (i.e. StaLok or Norseman), turnbuckles and chainplates. We inspect all running rigging (halyards, sheets, guys and spare lines) and deck hardware including roller furling units, boom vang, winches, turning blocks, sheaves and deck organizers.
