Stop forgetting critical maintenance, and start running your boat on a simple, repeatable cadence.
The Bluewater Sailboat Maintenance System is a fillable, print-friendly maintenance checklist built specifically for offshore-capable sailboats.
Instead of a generic “wall of text” PDF, you get a structured schedule (daily to 5-year), with clear checkboxes, date and engine-hour tracking, and real space for notes and follow-up actions.
What’s included
Cadence-based checklist: Before every sail (or daily underway), Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Every 6 months, Annual, and Longer-term intervals
Uniform fillable-friendly tables: Done, Date, Engine hours, Notes and action
Offshore-oriented coverage: steering and emergency tiller readiness, seacocks and bilge discipline, corrosion watch, charging behavior, tank vent checks, and rig failure-point scans
Storm Prep and Secure Checklist: a one-page “secure the boat” sequence for fast, calm preparation when weather gets serious
Annual Summary page: track top issues, major parts replaced, next-year priorities, and notes in one snapshot
Why this is better than free internet checklists
Most free checklists are too generic, poorly structured, and not designed to be used repeatedly. They don’t reduce mental load because they don’t give you a workable rhythm, and they rarely provide a clean way to log what changed. This system is built to be used season after season, so you can see patterns early, plan work, and avoid expensive surprises offshore.
Who it’s for
Bluewater cruisers and liveaboards who want a maintenance rhythm they can stick to
Buyers who want to keep a boat “survey-ready” after purchase
Owners preparing for passage season who need a reliable system, not scattered notes
Format
Instant PDF download. Works well printed, or as a digital checklist on a laptop or tablet.
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