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PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
PRE-RIDE CHECK LIST WHEN BOAT IS MOORED TO A DOCK
SUMMARY
ITEM OPERATION CHECK
BOAT
AT THE
DOCK
Fuel tank Refill.
Bilge
Check for abnormal water presence in
bilge.
Engine compartment
Verify for leaks or gasoline vapor odor.
Verify fuel system components integrity.
Throttle lever Check operation.
Shift lever Check operation.
Steering Check operation.
Bilge blower
Turn ON bilge blower for 5 minutes to
ventilate bilge.
Instrumentation Check operation.
Mandatory safety boating
equipment
Ensure all required safety equipment is
on board.
Storage compartment
covers
Ensure they are closed and latched.
Navigation lights Check operation.
Engine(s) start/stop
switch
Check operation for starting and
stopping engine(s).
Engine cut-off-switch
Check if engine can be stopped by
pulling off the tether cord from the
engine cut-off-switch.
Removable cushions
Removable cushions securely fastened
or stowed.