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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
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* Make log entry, including at least the following:
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** date and time
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** full name of each person on board
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** engine hours (digital display in the tachometer - turn the key to the “accessory” position)
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** bilge pump cycles
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** fuel state
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** engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
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* Check serpentine belt tightness
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* Check for drips in the tray under the engine
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* Check bilge water level and pump operation
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* Remove cowl vents and replace with caps
  
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    * Retrieve key from starboard lazarette
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* Configure electrical panels to desired operation
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    * Remove companionway boards. Stow in starboard lazarette.
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* Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head or in lazarette hatch)
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    * Check recent log entries.
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    * Make log entry. Include at least the following:
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* Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
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          o date and time
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** avoiding the boom
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          o name of each person on board
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** lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat
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    * Remove guppy. Stow guppy in bucket in starboard lazarette.
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** man overboard procedures (yell, point, throw, commence skipper's pickup procedure)
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    * Set battery switch to "House" (battery switch is on panel above galley sink)
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** location and use of life jackets
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          o Verify that the fuel lift pump "F Pump" switch is "on" (in panel above galley sink)
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** location and use of fire extinguishers
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          o Verify that all other switches are "off" (in panel above galley sink)
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** VHF radio operation
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          o Verify that all switches are "off" (in panel to port above nav table)
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** winch operation and safety, including handle
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    * Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary.
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** hydration / seasickness
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    * Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary.
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** calling out conflicting traffic
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          o See detailed procedures in systems description
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    * Remove binnacle metal cover and stow.
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* Review rules of the head with crew:
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    * Mount ensign on stern rail
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** No toilet paper in toilet
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    * Hoist MITNA burgee
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** Only sit-down use of toilet
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    * Give basic safety lecture for new sailors:
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          o life jackets
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          o fire extinguishers
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          o man overboard procedures
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          o VHF radio operation
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          o use of head (note that head is currently inoperative and placarded)
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          o avoiding the boom
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    * Start engine (see procedure elsewhere on Wiki)
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    * Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
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          o Navigation Instruments "on" (in panel above galley sink)
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          o FM Radio "on" (in panel above nav table, also energizes VHF radio)
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          o Navman "on" (in panel above nav table, energizes Garmin Chart Plotter)
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Latest revision as of 05:33, 12 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 (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):
    • avoiding the boom
    • 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
    • VHF radio operation
    • winch operation and safety, including handle
    • hydration / seasickness
    • calling out conflicting traffic
  • Review rules of the head with crew:
    • No toilet paper in toilet
    • Only sit-down use of toilet
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