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===Introduction=== | ===Introduction=== | ||
In the interest of safety for vessel and crew it is vitally important to thoroughly check that the vessel is in a seaworthy condition and ready to sail. It is handy to have a printed list on board to check each and every item thoroughly. | In the interest of safety for vessel and crew it is vitally important to thoroughly check that the vessel is in a seaworthy condition and ready to sail. It is handy to have a printed list on board to check each and every item thoroughly. | ||
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| + | ===Well In Advance Of Casting Off=== | ||
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| + | * Organise crew, make sure that they have read the [[Yacht_Crewing_Information|Yacht Crewing Information]] page. | ||
| + | * Ensure that there are sufficient lifejackets (at least one per crewmember plus spares), and have the lifejackets and liferaft serviced. | ||
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| + | *Check rigging | ||
| + | *Check all turnbuckles | ||
| + | *Check all lifelines | ||
| + | *Check jacklines | ||
| + | *Check emergency steering system & special tool | ||
===Boat Checklist (''before casting off'')=== | ===Boat Checklist (''before casting off'')=== | ||
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| + | ====Engine Checklist==== | ||
*Check Engine oil level (Main & Genset) | *Check Engine oil level (Main & Genset) | ||
*Check Gearbox oil level | *Check Gearbox oil level | ||
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*Check Fuel tank level - note in ship's log | *Check Fuel tank level - note in ship's log | ||
*Check ALL battery levels | *Check ALL battery levels | ||
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*Open engine raw-water seacock | *Open engine raw-water seacock | ||
| + | *Start Engine & check cooling water flow | ||
| + | **Check hoses for leaks | ||
| + | **Check heat exchangers | ||
| + | **Check extractor fans | ||
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| + | ====Hull/Boat Checklist==== | ||
*Check all other seacocks are closed and each has a wood plug nearby (& location of hammer). | *Check all other seacocks are closed and each has a wood plug nearby (& location of hammer). | ||
*Check water tank levels - note in logbook | *Check water tank levels - note in logbook | ||
*Check for manual bilge pump handles | *Check for manual bilge pump handles | ||
*Check that the propeller(s) is free to turn. i.e. no lines in the water in the area of the prop and that the same applies internally in the vicinity of the prop shaft(s) | *Check that the propeller(s) is free to turn. i.e. no lines in the water in the area of the prop and that the same applies internally in the vicinity of the prop shaft(s) | ||
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*Check halyards are secure | *Check halyards are secure | ||
*Check steering/helm/rudder movement | *Check steering/helm/rudder movement | ||
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*Check anchor is secure and ready for deployment | *Check anchor is secure and ready for deployment | ||
*Check propane tank and all fittings (close tank valve) | *Check propane tank and all fittings (close tank valve) | ||
*Check ALL navigation lights | *Check ALL navigation lights | ||
*Check compass light | *Check compass light | ||
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| - | + | ====On Board Equipment Checklist==== | |
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*Check torches & spare batteries | *Check torches & spare batteries | ||
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*Check radios | *Check radios | ||
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| + | ====Safety Checklist==== | ||
*Check EPIRB | *Check EPIRB | ||
| - | *Check that "grab-bag" is easily | + | *Check that "grab-bag" is easily accessible |
*Check that freshwater pump is working. | *Check that freshwater pump is working. | ||
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| - | + | ====Spares Locker==== | |
*Check spare fuel filters | *Check spare fuel filters | ||
*Check spare waterpump impellers (Main & Genset) | *Check spare waterpump impellers (Main & Genset) | ||
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*Check spare belts (for all) | *Check spare belts (for all) | ||
*Spare fuses | *Spare fuses | ||
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| - | * | + | ====Final Last Minute Check==== |
| + | * Everyone on board? (Yes I left a crewmember shouting and waving at the dock once). | ||
| + | *All entries to Logbook | ||
===Links to Forum Discussions=== | ===Links to Forum Discussions=== | ||
Links to discussion topics on the CruiserLog Forums | Links to discussion topics on the CruiserLog Forums | ||
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===Publications=== | ===Publications=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
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Revision as of 09:19, 30 October 2008
Contents |
Boat Check Lists
Introduction
In the interest of safety for vessel and crew it is vitally important to thoroughly check that the vessel is in a seaworthy condition and ready to sail. It is handy to have a printed list on board to check each and every item thoroughly.
Well In Advance Of Casting Off
- Organise crew, make sure that they have read the Yacht Crewing Information page.
- Ensure that there are sufficient lifejackets (at least one per crewmember plus spares), and have the lifejackets and liferaft serviced.
- Check rigging
- Check all turnbuckles
- Check all lifelines
- Check jacklines
- Check emergency steering system & special tool
Boat Checklist (before casting off)
Engine Checklist
- Check Engine oil level (Main & Genset)
- Check Gearbox oil level
- Check belts (Main & Genset)
- Check Fuel tank level - note in ship's log
- Check ALL battery levels
- Open engine raw-water seacock
- Start Engine & check cooling water flow
- Check hoses for leaks
- Check heat exchangers
- Check extractor fans
Hull/Boat Checklist
- Check all other seacocks are closed and each has a wood plug nearby (& location of hammer).
- Check water tank levels - note in logbook
- Check for manual bilge pump handles
- Check that the propeller(s) is free to turn. i.e. no lines in the water in the area of the prop and that the same applies internally in the vicinity of the prop shaft(s)
- Check halyards are secure
- Check steering/helm/rudder movement
- Check anchor is secure and ready for deployment
- Check propane tank and all fittings (close tank valve)
- Check ALL navigation lights
- Check compass light
On Board Equipment Checklist
- Check torches & spare batteries
- Check radios
Safety Checklist
- Check EPIRB
- Check that "grab-bag" is easily accessible
- Check that freshwater pump is working.
Spares Locker
- Check spare fuel filters
- Check spare waterpump impellers (Main & Genset)
- Check spare S/Steel clamps
- Check spare navigation light globes (and spare compass globe)
- Check spare cabin light globes
- Check spare hoses (various sizes)
- Check spare belts (for all)
- Spare fuses
Final Last Minute Check
- Everyone on board? (Yes I left a crewmember shouting and waving at the dock once).
- All entries to Logbook
Links to Forum Discussions
Links to discussion topics on the CruiserLog Forums
Publications
External Links
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