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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.
 
* Remove companionway boards, stow in starboard lazarette
 
 
* Check recent log entries
 
* Check recent log entries
 
* Make log entry, including at least the following:
 
* Make log entry, including at least the following:
 
** date and time
 
** date and time
 
** full name of each person on board
 
** full name of each person on board
* Check holding tank level (under forward cabin port berth)
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** engine hours (digital display in the tachometer - turn the key to the “accessory” position)
* Check fuel level (under lower port berth cushion)
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** bilge pump cycles
* Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
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** fuel state
* Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary (switches next to nav table)
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** engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
* Check that bilge pump rocker-switches are set to "AUTO"
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* Check serpentine belt tightness
* Check that top three "Always On" breakers above sink are set to ON
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* Check for drips in the tray under the engine
** Bilge Pumps
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* Check bilge water level and pump operation  
** Engine
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* Remove cowl vents and replace with caps
** Fuel Pump
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* Set House battery switch to "House" (on panel above galley sink)
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* Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
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** Navigation Lights Master "on"
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** Navigation Instruments "on"
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** VHF radio "on"
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** Horn "on"
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* Mount ensign on stern rail (stowed on shelf above upper starboard aft berth)
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* Hoist MITNA burgee (stowed on shelf above upper starboard aft berth)
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* Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
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* Configure electrical panels to desired operation
** avoiding the boom
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* Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head or in lazarette hatch)
** lifelines and safety when going forward on deck
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** man overboard procedures
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* Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes, demonstrate when practical):
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** avoiding the boom - get low if you feel anything funny happening
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** winch operation and safety, including handle
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** lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat
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** man overboard procedures (yell, point, throw, commence skipper's pickup procedure)
 
** location and use of life jackets
 
** location and use of life jackets
 
** location and use of fire extinguishers
 
** location and use of fire extinguishers
** VHF radio operation
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** calling out conflicting traffic
** winch operation and safety
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** ( rest can be done down below)
 
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** VHF radio operation  
* Review rules with crew:
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** head use
** No toilet paper in toilet
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*** Only sit-down use of toilet
** 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