Regular Maintenance
All our Jeanneau 42DS regular maintenance tasks are listed in this Excel spreadsheet. It shows when tasks were carried out and has some additional notes.
Pre-launch
Engine
Replace impeller
Replace alternator belt
Check oil level
Check coolant level
Renew fuel filter
Drain water from fuel separator
Check hose clamps
Check cable straps
Check mounts
Check cutless bearing
Grease Volvo shaft seal (Burp seal after launching)
Check exhaust elbow
Replace fuel filter
Re-fit water pump impeller
Annual steering checks (Expand for pictures)
Soon after buying Mistroma I met the owner of a 49DS in Scotland who told me of his steering issues. The rudder jammed to one side in poor weather off the North East coast of Scotland. He'd been resued by a lifeboat atfer the steering wires had loosened, jumped over a sheave and become jammed. I decided that annual pre-launch steering checks would be a good idea.
The rudder bearings and the steering system have been checked annually for signs of wear or need for any adjustment. No work has been needed since new apart from application of fresh grease to chains and wires, tension has never needed adjustment. The wires, sheaves and quadrant are accessed from the port and starboard cockpit lockers or large stern locker.
The rudder bearings and the steering system have been checked annually for signs of wear or need for any adjustment. No work has been needed since new apart from application of fresh grease to chains and wires, tension has never needed adjustment. The wires, sheaves and quadrant are accessed from the port and starboard cockpit lockers or large stern locker.
Rigging
Wash and re-fit all running rigging
Inspect all standing rigging & deck fittings for wear
Secure turnbuckles & clevis pins with cotter pins & protect with tape
Inspect & lubricate sheaves and cars if necessary
Clean & lubricate winches (Often done post launch)
Further rigging checks are carried out less frequently aloft, details here
Cleaning
Remove winter wax
Clean hull and apply hard polish
Wash teak decks and cockpit
Clean interior (bilges, lockers etc.)
Clean windows
Vacuum interior
Fill & flush water tank
Clean cold water filter
Vacuum & re-fit cushions
Re-fit curtains
Wash and clean all internal surfaces
General
Inspect and lubricate all steering wire and sheaves
Check/adjust steering cable tension
Check battery electrolyte level
Antifoul hull
Inspect for leaks
Fill water tanks and flush system with fresh water
Check hot & cold water system for leaks
Refit log and antifoul lightly
Burnish propeller
Replace propeller anode
Replace shaft anode
Inspect prop shaft and nut
Refit running rigging, halyards etc.
Refit solar panels and configure Epever MPPT regulator for summmer.
Refit wind-gen after launch and fit AIS antenna in upright position.
