Difference between revisions of "Return checklist"
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** sweep/wipe cabin floor | ** sweep/wipe cabin floor | ||
** sweep/wipe cockpit surfaces | ** sweep/wipe cockpit surfaces | ||
− | ** wash/scrub | + | ** wash/scrub deck/cockpit with freshwater |
* Complete log entry, including: | * Complete log entry, including: | ||
** date and time | ** date and time | ||
− | ** | + | ** fuel level (gauge underneath port lower berth cushion) |
+ | ** estimated engine hours | ||
** name of person making the entry | ** name of person making the entry | ||
** description of trip, including destination, route, weather | ** description of trip, including destination, route, weather | ||
** enumeration of things that were repaired, need to be repaired, will soon need to be repaired | ** enumeration of things that were repaired, need to be repaired, will soon need to be repaired | ||
− | * Remove ensign from stern and stow | + | * Remove ensign from stern and stow (shelf above upper aft starboard berth) |
− | * Remove MITNA burgee and stow | + | * Remove MITNA burgee and stow (shelf above upper aft starboard berth) |
* Stow winch handles in tray in starboard lazarette | * Stow winch handles in tray in starboard lazarette | ||
* Stow boat hook in starboard lazarette | * Stow boat hook in starboard lazarette | ||
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* Ensure that stove switch and propane tank valve are closed | * Ensure that stove switch and propane tank valve are closed | ||
* Set all electrical switches to 'off ', except top sink panel all 3 CBs remain 'on' | * Set all electrical switches to 'off ', except top sink panel all 3 CBs remain 'on' | ||
− | * Set battery switch to 'off ' | + | * Set House battery switch to 'off ' |
− | * Check that 2 rocker-switches beside nav-table are ' | + | * Check that 2 rocker-switches beside nav-table are set to 'AUTO' for bilge pumps |
* Install companionway boards and lock | * Install companionway boards and lock | ||
* Replace key in its proper position in the starboard lazarette | * Replace key in its proper position in the starboard lazarette | ||
* Tighten steering brake with rudder in centered position | * Tighten steering brake with rudder in centered position | ||
* Deploy the guppy, secure to rail, and attach clamp to backstay | * Deploy the guppy, secure to rail, and attach clamp to backstay | ||
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== For the dinghy before leaving the marina == | == For the dinghy before leaving the marina == |
Revision as of 05:49, 7 August 2012
Before leaving the boat
- Tidy up
- wipe kitchen surfaces
- sweep/wipe cabin floor
- sweep/wipe cockpit surfaces
- wash/scrub deck/cockpit with freshwater
- Complete log entry, including:
- date and time
- fuel level (gauge underneath port lower berth cushion)
- estimated engine hours
- name of person making the entry
- description of trip, including destination, route, weather
- enumeration of things that were repaired, need to be repaired, will soon need to be repaired
- Remove ensign from stern and stow (shelf above upper aft starboard berth)
- Remove MITNA burgee and stow (shelf above upper aft starboard berth)
- Stow winch handles in tray in starboard lazarette
- Stow boat hook in starboard lazarette
- Replace metal binnacle cover if removed
- Ensure that mainsail is well-tied and covered
- Ensure that headsail is furled and secured, and jib sheets are tight
- Ensure that main halyard is attached to aft end of boom and boom is held level
- Ensure that the boom and sailcover will not touch the dodger
- Close hatches (there are 3) and window ports (there is 1)
- Place aluminum extrusions over forward and aft hatch interior handles to lock them
- Stow cockpit cushions on edge in cabin
- Ensure that stove switch and propane tank valve are closed
- Set all electrical switches to 'off ', except top sink panel all 3 CBs remain 'on'
- Set House battery switch to 'off '
- Check that 2 rocker-switches beside nav-table are set to 'AUTO' for bilge pumps
- Install companionway boards and lock
- Replace key in its proper position in the starboard lazarette
- Tighten steering brake with rudder in centered position
- Deploy the guppy, secure to rail, and attach clamp to backstay
For the dinghy before leaving the marina
- scrub floor
- freshwater rinse
- wipe salt residue from motor surfaces
- secure lock
- cover motor
After every few trips
- deck
- scrub the decks
- remove scuff marks from transom and aft hull
- freshwater rinse exterior above the waterline
- flush soot and dirt from toe rails
- head
- drain holding tank then flush it a few times
- scrub/wipe all surfaces
- clean drain pan and grid
- bilge
- scrub with brushes and rinse
- clean bilge well of any particles
- remove all slime and debris from pump strainers
- kitchen
- clean stove and oven
- clean sinks
- clean countertops
- main cabin
- wipe/scrub all wood surfaces with murphy's wood soap (diluted)
- wipe/scrub ceiling with simple green (diluted)
- wipe/scrub hatches and mast with simple green (diluted) to remove salt residue