Difference between revisions of "Nevermore Return Checklist"
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* Remove GPS, stow in top drawer of nav station. | * Remove GPS, stow in top drawer of nav station. | ||
* Stow winch handles in middle drawer of nav station. | * Stow winch handles in middle drawer of nav station. | ||
+ | * Stow gaffing hooks in starboard lazarette. | ||
* Cover binnacle compass (cover stored in top drawer of nav station). | * Cover binnacle compass (cover stored in top drawer of nav station). | ||
* Assure that mainsail is tied and covered, headsail is furled and secured. | * Assure that mainsail is tied and covered, headsail is furled and secured. |
Revision as of 09:16, 29 August 2008
This is the checklist of things to do before leaving the boat.
- Hang guppy from stern, about 2 feet into the water. Route cable through steering wheel and clip to backstay.
- Remove ensign from stern, stow in port shelf of V berth.
- Remove MITNA burgee, stow in port cabinet of main cabin.
- Remove radar reflector, stow at bow end of starboard berth.
- Remove GPS, stow in top drawer of nav station.
- Stow winch handles in middle drawer of nav station.
- Stow gaffing hooks in starboard lazarette.
- Cover binnacle compass (cover stored in top drawer of nav station).
- Assure that mainsail is tied and covered, headsail is furled and secured.
- Close hatches (there are 2) and window ports (there are 9).
- Close head valves (there are 2).
- Tidy up
- Wipe kitchen surfaces
- sweep/wipe cabin floor
- sweep/wipe cockpit surfaces
- wash/scrub topsides with freshwater
- Complete log entry, including:
- date and time
- engine hours and fuel level
- name of person making the entry
- enumeration of things that were repaired, need to be repaired, will soon need to be repaired
- description of trip, including destination, route, weather
- Ensure that bilge pump switch is in 'automatic' position (down).
- Set main breaker on nav station to 'off'.
- Set both battery switches to 'off'.
- Install companionway boards.
- Lock cabin, starboard lazarette, stern lazarette (locks stored in top drawer of nav station).
- Tighten steering brake with rudder in centered position.