Pre-Launch and Underway
S - 1 LAUNCH AND CRUISE CHECKLIST
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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.per-
formance and fuel efficiency.
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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..
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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.en-
gine oil and battery water levels. Check power steering fluid level. Check battery electrolyte range.
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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..
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Make.sure.all.required.documents.are.on.board..
File a float 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..
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Always.keep.accurate.up-to-date.charts.of.your.boating.area.on.board..
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Vista 318 |
| Model Year | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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