Pre-launch and Underway
T - 1 LAUNCH AND CRUISE CHECKLIST
. Get.a.current.weather.report..If.the.weather.will.not.be.favorable,.postpone.your.trip..
. If.your.boat.has.been.out.of.the.water,.check.to.see.that.all.bilge.water.has.drained.out..
. Install.hull.drain.plugs...
. .Inspect.the.hull.and.propeller.for.damage..Excessive.dirt.or.marine.growth.will.effect.your.boat’s..
performance and fuel efficiency.
. Check.the.electrical.system.and.navigation.lights..
If your boat has been in the water, run the bilge pump until the flow of water stops.
. .Check.that.all.required.safety.equipment.is.on.board.and.in.good.working.condition..Examples.include..
personal flotation devices (PFDs), horn, fire extinguisher, visual distress signals, etc. Take along extra .
drinking.water..
. .Check.that.other.important.equipment.is.on.board..Examples.include.mooring.lines,.anchor.and.line,..
tool kit, first aid kit, etc.
. .Open.engine.compartment..Inspect.for.fuel.odors.and.visible.leaks.in.the.fuel,.oil,.coolant,.exhaust.and.
power.steering.systems..
. .Visually.inspect.engine.for.cracked.hose,.defective.belts,.or.other.signs.of.engine.problems..Check.engine.
oil and battery water levels. Check power steering fluid level. Check battery electrolyte range.
Check fuel level. Fuel tanks should be filled to slightly less than capacity. Allow for fuel expansion.
. Check.that.all.engine.drains.are.closed.(stern.drives)..
. Make.sure.navigation.charts.and.equipment.are.on.board..
. Check.operation.of.steering.system,.navigation.lights,.and.operation.of.horn..
. .Make.sure.passengers.and.crew.know.what.to.do.in.case.of.an.emergency.and.how.to.operate..
safety.equipment..
. Make.sure.all.required.documents.are.on.board..
File a float/trip plan with a responsible party ashore.
. .Keep.an.eye.on.the.weather..Be.aware.of.possible.changing.conditions.by.monitoring.local.weather..
broadcasts prior to departure. The captain or first mate should personally monitor strong winds and .
electrical.storms..
. Always.keep.accurate.up-to-date.charts.of.your.boating.area.on.board..
Prelaunch and Underway - Section T
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