Bertram 540 - When the Yacht Is Safely Secured to the Shore; Before Leaving the Yacht, be Sure You; Leaving the Yacht Unattended

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GETTING UNDERWAY
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4.8.4 When the yacht is safely secured to the shore
− Stop engines.
− check that all lamps on the synoptic panel are switched off and
remove the ignition keys.
− turn OFF all unnecessary electrical equipment and check all switch
positions on the electric panels.
− check the readings on the voltmeters and ammeters.
− connect the shore power supply, and any other shore connections,
such as shore water supply.
− start the battery charger when connected to shore power or when the
generator is operating.
− check the position of the bilge pump switches and confirm the
operation of the pumps.
− check that the bilges are dry.
− check for possible leaks from the shaft seals (stuffing boxes).
− raise the trim tabs to the fully UP position.
− wash the yacht with fresh water.
4.8.5 Before leaving the yacht, be sure you
− Check that the below deck lights are OFF.
− check that the navigation lights, searchlights and other external lights
are OFF.
− check that the switches for all unnecessary equipment (plotter, radio,
anchor windlass, etc.) are OFF.
− check that all necessary equipment switches are ON (automatic bilge
pumps, battery charger, etc.).
− check that the shore power cable is properly connected, has enough
slack and will not fall into the water.
− turn off the battery switch.
− check that all deck equipment is stowed correctly.
− check that no flammable liquid bottles and containers are open or
loose.
− check that there is no debris that can clog the deck scuppers and
prevent proper water drainage.
− check that the gangway is in the right position and properly secured.
− check that the yacht is moored in a manner to protect it under all
normally expected wind and sea conditions. Check that the mooring
lines keep the yacht well clear of other yachts and that the fenders are
properly positioned and secured in place.
− check the belowdeck compartment closures.
− check that all compartments, portlights, skylights and bilges are
secured and watertight.
4.8.6 Leaving the yacht unattended
If the yacht is left unattended,
− CLOSE the seawater intakes and the other thru-hull fittings below the
waterline.
Ensure that the bilge pump discharge is open.
− check the electrical panels and switch OFF all unnecessary
equipment.
− switch off the pressurization systems of water.
− check that all compartments, portlights, skylights and bilges are
secured and watertight.
− check that the yacht is securely moored.
− press the button OFF to disconnect the battery charger, located in the
engineroom.