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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:
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** full name of each person on board
 
** full name of each person on board
 
** engine hours (next to tachometer)
 
** engine hours (next to tachometer)
* Remove guppy, stow guppy in bucket in port lazarette
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** bilge pump cycles
* Check holding tank level (under forward cabin port berth)
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** fuel state
* Check fuel level (under lower port berth cushion)
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* Check battery status (on Balmer Smartguage)
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* Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
 
* Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
* Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary (switches next to nav table)
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* Check bilge water level and pump operation
* Check that bilge pump rocker-switches are set to "AUTO"
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* Check that the two "Always On" breakers above sink are set to ON
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** Bilge Pumps
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** Engine
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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
 
* Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
** Navigation Lights Master "on"
 
** Navigation Instruments "on"
 
** VHF radio "on"
 
** Horn "on"
 
** Fresh Water Pump "on" (only if water is in tank)
 
** Cabin Lights "on"
 
** 12v Aux Sockets "on"
 
* If any gasoline or propane is stowed aboard, run bilge blower for 5 minutes
 
* Remove covers to GPS instruments, stow in cabinet behind instruments
 
* Remove binnacle compass cover and stow in cabin
 
* Mount ensign on stern rail (locate on shelf above upper starboard aft berth)
 
* Hoist MITNA burgee (located on shelf above upper starboard aft berth)
 
* Remove 4 winch handles from starboard lazarette, deploy 2 in cockpit, 1 by companionway and 1 at mast
 
* Deploy cockpit cushions
 
 
* Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head)
 
* Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head)
  
 
* Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
 
* Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
 
** avoiding the boom
 
** avoiding the boom
** lifelines and safety when going forward on deck
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** Lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat
 
** man overboard procedures
 
** man overboard procedures
 
** location and use of life jackets
 
** location and use of life jackets
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** VHF radio operation
 
** VHF radio operation
 
** winch operation and safety
 
** winch operation and safety
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** hydration / seasickness
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** Calling out conflicting traffic
  
 
* Review rules of the head with crew:
 
* Review rules of the head with crew:
 
** No toilet paper in toilet
 
** No toilet paper in toilet
 
** Only sit-down use of toilet
 
** Only sit-down use of toilet

Revision as of 19:21, 9 September 2022

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 (next to tachometer)
    • bilge pump cycles
    • fuel state
  • Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
  • Check bilge water level and pump operation
  • Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
  • Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head)
  • Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
    • avoiding the boom
    • Lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat
    • man overboard procedures
    • location and use of life jackets
    • location and use of fire extinguishers
    • VHF radio operation
    • winch operation and safety
    • hydration / seasickness
    • Calling out conflicting traffic
  • Review rules of the head with crew:
    • No toilet paper in toilet
    • Only sit-down use of toilet