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This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway.
 
This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway.
 
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* Check recent log entries
* Remove companionway boards. Stow in starboard lazarette.
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* Make log entry, including at least the following:
* Check recent log entries.
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* Make log entry. Include at least the following:
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** date and time
 
** date and time
** name of each person on board
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** full name of each person on board
* Set battery switch to "House" (battery switch is on panel above galley sink)
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** engine hours (digital display in the tachometer - turn the key to the “accessory” position)
* Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
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** bilge pump cycles
** Navigation Instruments "on" (in panel above galley sink)
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** fuel state
** Verify that the fuel lift pump "F Pump" switch is "on" (in panel above galley sink)
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** engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
** FM Radio "on" (in panel above nav table, also energizes VHF radio)
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* Check serpentine belt tightness
** Navman "on" (in panel above nav table, energizes Garmin Chart Plotter)
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* Check for drips in the tray under the engine
* Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary (switch above galley sink).
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* Check bilge water level and pump operation
* Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary.
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* Remove cowl vents and replace with caps
* Mount ensign on stern rail
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* Hoist MITNA burgee
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* Configure electrical panels to desired operation
* Give basic safety lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 min.s):
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* Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head or in lazarette hatch)
** life jackets
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** fire extinguishers
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* Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes, demonstrate when practical):
** man overboard procedures
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** avoiding the boom - get low if you feel anything funny happening
** VHF radio operation
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** winch operation and safety, including handle
** avoiding the boom
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** lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat
** winch operation and safety
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** man overboard procedures (yell, point, throw, commence skipper's pickup procedure)
** lifelines and safety when going forward on deck
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** location and use of life jackets
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** location and use of fire extinguishers
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** calling out conflicting traffic
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** ( rest can be done down below)
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** VHF radio operation  
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** head use
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*** Only sit-down use of toilet
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*** No toilet paper in toilet
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*** Use lunch bag for used TP
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*** Point out buttons on head to those who don't know

Latest revision as of 12:45, 4 September 2024

This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway.

  • Check recent log entries
  • Make log entry, including at least the following:
    • date and time
    • full name of each person on board
    • engine hours (digital display in the tachometer - turn the key to the “accessory” position)
    • bilge pump cycles
    • fuel state
    • engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
  • Check serpentine belt tightness
  • Check for drips in the tray under the engine
  • Check bilge water level and pump operation
  • Remove cowl vents and replace with caps
  • Configure electrical panels to desired operation
  • Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head or in lazarette hatch)
  • Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes, demonstrate when practical):
    • avoiding the boom - get low if you feel anything funny happening
    • winch operation and safety, including handle
    • lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat
    • man overboard procedures (yell, point, throw, commence skipper's pickup procedure)
    • location and use of life jackets
    • location and use of fire extinguishers
    • calling out conflicting traffic
    • ( rest can be done down below)
    • VHF radio operation
    • head use
      • Only sit-down use of toilet
      • No toilet paper in toilet
      • Use lunch bag for used TP
      • Point out buttons on head to those who don't know