Boat Check List
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==Boat Check Lists== | ==Boat Check Lists== | ||
===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. | |
| - | ===Boat Checklist | + | ===Boat Checklist (''before casting off'')=== |
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*Check Engine oil level (Main & Genset) | *Check Engine oil level (Main & Genset) | ||
*Check Gearbox oil level | *Check Gearbox oil level | ||
*Check belts (Main & Genset) | *Check belts (Main & Genset) | ||
| - | *Check Fuel tank level | + | *Check Fuel tank level - note in ship's log |
*Check ALL battery levels | *Check ALL battery levels | ||
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*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 | + | *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 rigging | *Check rigging | ||
*Check all turnbuckles | *Check all turnbuckles | ||
Revision as of 17:46, 12 September 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.
Boat Checklist (before casting off)
- 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
- 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 rigging
- Check all turnbuckles
- Check all lifelines
- Check jacklines
- Check halyards are secure
- Check steering/helm/rudder movement
- Check emergency steering system & special tool
- Check anchor is secure and ready for deployment
- Check propane tank and all fittings (close tank valve)
- Check ALL navigation lights
- Check compass light
- Check lifejackets (at least one per crewmember plus spares)
- Check torches & spare batteries
- Start Engine & check cooling water flow
- Check hoses for leaks
- Check heat exchangers
- Check extractor fans
- Check radios
- Check EPIRB
- Check that "grab-bag" is easily accessable
- Check that freshwater pump is working.
- All entries to Logbook
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
Links to Forum Discussions
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