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+ | <tr><th> Item to Check </th><th> Yes </th><th> No </th></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><th colspan="3"> Before Departure </th></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check and update charts and publications. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check weather report and tides/currents. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> File a float plan with someone you know. Tell them where you are going and when you intend to return (and what to do | ||
− | < | + | if you don’t). </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> |
+ | <tr><td> Check all required boat documentation. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all required passenger documentation. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Identify non-swimmers. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Identify second-in-command in case of skipperʼs incapacitation. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
− | + | </td></tr> | |
+ | <tr><td> Inform second-in-command of engine start and shutdown technique. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
− | < | + | </td></tr> |
+ | <tr><td> Inform second-in-command of emergency procedures. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Ensure that one anchor and rode is ready for immediate use. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
− | + | </td></tr> | |
+ | <tr><td> Disconnect shore power cable. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Know the location of the nearest harbor or protected anchorage. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
− | + | </td></tr> | |
+ | |||
+ | <tr><th colspan="3"> Safety Equipment </th></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all mandatory safety equipment. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check life jackets are readily accessible </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check lifesling or throwable flotation (life buoy) is immediately accessible. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
− | + | </td></tr> | |
+ | <tr><td> Check boarding platform or ladder. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check working of horn or sound-producing device. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check fire extinguishers and a brief description of their operation. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
− | = | + | </td></tr> |
+ | <tr><td> Check fire buckets. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check fire axes. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check flares or other Visual Distress Signals. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check operation of Navigation Lights. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check operation of search lights. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check emergency and first-aid kit. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check watertight flashlights. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr><th colspan="3"> Sail Boat </th></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Inspect keel bolts for tightness and attachment area for separation. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
− | + | </td></tr> | |
+ | <tr><td> Check all blocks. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all sails. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check standing and running rigging. Reverse as needed. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Inspect / replace turnbuckles. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check and clean mast, fittings and equipment." </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Clear cockpit drains. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check windlasses (winches). </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr><th colspan="3"> On Deck </th></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check visible hull for needed repair, paint and / or wax." </td><td> </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check deck fittings for integrity … rails, cleats, handholds, ladders, lifelines. Clean, polish and replace as | ||
+ | |||
+ | needed. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check hatches, ports and port lights for leaks and integrity." </td><td> </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all lines and fenders. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check and service anchor windlass. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check windshield wipers. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check dinghy / life raft. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check radar reflector. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all loose items are stowed. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check tender or life raft. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr><th colspan="3"> Below Deck </th></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Inspect all cabins visually and correct deficiencies. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all galley equipment. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all entertainment electronics. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all cockpit electronics. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check and adjust mechanical compass. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check and / or test breakers and fuses. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check all ventilation systems, and ventilation closures." </td><td> </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all watertight doors. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all port closures. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr><th colspan="3"> Engine Room </th></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Inspect the engine room visually. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check bilge for unusual stains or fluids. Find source and repair. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check limber holes in bilge and ensure bilge is clean. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check bilge pump, strainers and switches." </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check tanks for leaks and check tank fittings. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Inspect waste tanks. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Rinse water tank. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Fill water tank. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Fill fuel tank. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check engines, transmissions, etc. for leaks. Find source and repair." </td><td> </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check exposed wiring for wear. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all electrical connections for corrosion. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all hose clamps. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check hose clamps to through-hull fittings. Hoses below the waterline should be double-clamped. </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check and re-connect all fuel lines and fittings for cracks and leaks. </td><td> </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check all sea-cocks and gate-valves. Consider replacing gate-valves with seacocks. </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check and update spare parts. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check and charge batteries. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check zincs, replace as necessary." </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check water heater. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <tr><th colspan="3"> Mechanical Systems </th></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Clean engine surface and touch up as needed. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Clean and replace air and fuel filters. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check and replace ignition parts. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check belts and re-tension. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check engine oil and change oil and filter. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check thermostat for clean flow and operation. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check cooling water intake and impellers. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check transmission and oil. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check packing in stuffing boxes. Replace if necessary. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check drive shafts, universal couplings, nuts and pins." </td><td> </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check steering assembly for wear and lubrication. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> "Check hydraulic systems for fluid levels, leaks and abrasion." </td><td> </td><td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check cables and lbricate cables as necessary. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check rudder operation. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check cutlass bearings on shafts. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check manual and pressure pumps. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Start engine and check operation of all gauges. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check alternator for charging capacity. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check engine water temperature and oil pressure. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | <tr><td> Check operation of toilets. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
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Revision as of 18:25, 5 November 2015
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Pre-Departure Checklist
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Introduction
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SubHead Level 2
Item to Check | Yes | No |
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Before Departure | ||
Check and update charts and publications. | ||
Check weather report and tides/currents. | ||
File a float plan with someone you know. Tell them where you are going and when you intend to return (and what to do if you don’t). | ||
Check all required boat documentation. | ||
Check all required passenger documentation. | ||
Identify non-swimmers. | ||
Identify second-in-command in case of skipperʼs incapacitation. | ||
Inform second-in-command of engine start and shutdown technique. | ||
Inform second-in-command of emergency procedures. | ||
Ensure that one anchor and rode is ready for immediate use. | ||
Disconnect shore power cable. | ||
Know the location of the nearest harbor or protected anchorage. | ||
Safety Equipment | ||
Check all mandatory safety equipment. | ||
Check life jackets are readily accessible | ||
Check lifesling or throwable flotation (life buoy) is immediately accessible. | ||
Check boarding platform or ladder. | ||
Check working of horn or sound-producing device. | ||
Check fire extinguishers and a brief description of their operation. | ||
Check fire buckets. | ||
Check fire axes. | ||
Check flares or other Visual Distress Signals. | ||
Check operation of Navigation Lights. | ||
Check operation of search lights. | ||
Check emergency and first-aid kit. | ||
Check watertight flashlights. | ||
Sail Boat | ||
Inspect keel bolts for tightness and attachment area for separation. | ||
Check all blocks. | ||
Check all sails. | ||
Check standing and running rigging. Reverse as needed. | ||
Inspect / replace turnbuckles. | ||
"Check and clean mast, fittings and equipment." | ||
Clear cockpit drains. | ||
Check windlasses (winches). | ||
On Deck | ||
"Check visible hull for needed repair, paint and / or wax." | ||
"Check deck fittings for integrity … rails, cleats, handholds, ladders, lifelines. Clean, polish and replace as needed. | ||
"Check hatches, ports and port lights for leaks and integrity." | ||
Check all lines and fenders. | ||
Check and service anchor windlass. | ||
Check windshield wipers. | ||
Check dinghy / life raft. | ||
Check radar reflector. | ||
Check all loose items are stowed. | ||
Check tender or life raft. | ||
Below Deck | ||
Inspect all cabins visually and correct deficiencies. | ||
Check all galley equipment. | ||
Check all entertainment electronics. | ||
Check all cockpit electronics. | ||
Check and adjust mechanical compass. | ||
Check and / or test breakers and fuses. | ||
"Check all ventilation systems, and ventilation closures." | ||
Check all watertight doors. | ||
Check all port closures. | ||
Engine Room | ||
Inspect the engine room visually. | ||
Check bilge for unusual stains or fluids. Find source and repair. | ||
Check limber holes in bilge and ensure bilge is clean. | ||
"Check bilge pump, strainers and switches." | ||
Check tanks for leaks and check tank fittings. | ||
Inspect waste tanks. | ||
Rinse water tank. | ||
Fill water tank. | ||
Fill fuel tank. | ||
"Check engines, transmissions, etc. for leaks. Find source and repair." | ||
Check exposed wiring for wear. | ||
Check all electrical connections for corrosion. | ||
Check all hose clamps. | ||
Check hose clamps to through-hull fittings. Hoses below the waterline should be double-clamped. | ||
Check and re-connect all fuel lines and fittings for cracks and leaks. | ||
Check all sea-cocks and gate-valves. Consider replacing gate-valves with seacocks. | ||
Check and update spare parts. | ||
Check and charge batteries. | ||
"Check zincs, replace as necessary." | ||
Check water heater. | ||
Mechanical Systems | ||
Clean engine surface and touch up as needed. | ||
Clean and replace air and fuel filters. | ||
Check and replace ignition parts. | ||
Check belts and re-tension. | ||
Check engine oil and change oil and filter. | ||
Check thermostat for clean flow and operation. | ||
Check cooling water intake and impellers. | ||
Check transmission and oil. | ||
Check packing in stuffing boxes. Replace if necessary. | ||
"Check drive shafts, universal couplings, nuts and pins." | ||
Check steering assembly for wear and lubrication. | ||
"Check hydraulic systems for fluid levels, leaks and abrasion." | ||
Check cables and lbricate cables as necessary. | ||
Check rudder operation. | ||
Check cutlass bearings on shafts. | ||
Check manual and pressure pumps. | ||
Start engine and check operation of all gauges. | ||
Check alternator for charging capacity. | ||
Check engine water temperature and oil pressure. | ||
Check operation of toilets. |
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