you should know how many miles you can go with that amount of fuel taking into account these two
elements: Quantity of fuel and speed.
•
Prevent nausea: Encourage everyone on board with some nausea propensity to
medicine. At least an hour before leaving. If one wants to vomit, do it in the water and to the side where
the wind blows through the hull
• See if the boat is really ok:
a.
Check the engine, the oil level, eng
b.
Make sure the outboard is securely attached.
c.
Check the battery charge level.
• Safety equipment:
a.
Check the validity of the fire extinguisher
b.
Ensure that the crew is wearing lifejackets.
•
Do not forget the documentatio
license must be on the boat at all times.
•
Inform the port authority about your departure: When leaving the marina, let us know where you are
going and tell us the expected time of return.
•
Capacity: Do not exceed the recommended capacity of your boat, (engraved on the nameplate at the
stern of the boat)
• Correctly distribute
the weight on board: Do not let weight concentrate in the same place, as this can
affect stabi
lity. The smaller the boat, the more important it is to evenly distribute the weight on board.
•
ATTENTION: Inflatable boats usually raise the bow before going into plane. Place a passenger on the
bow, and as soon as the plane begins have him move to evenly
•
Always take twice as much water and food: Ideally, one should take about twice as much food and
water as necessary for any eventuality that extends the trip.
•
Take towels, dive masks and some nautical toys: Rarely does a tour end with
hence the need for towels. The diving mask has dual purpose: it amuses and it may be useful for
removing a line that may have been caught by the propeller as an example.
•
Drain plug: Close the drain plug of the boat's transom. And
deplete the water that eventually entered in the bilge
•
Communication: Check the operation of your communication radio. Whoever goes out on the water
must always have a way of communicating with the mainland in the
least the cell phone.
•
Always carry the repair kit, the inflator pump and the pair of oars.
•
Other useful equipment to have on board:
•
Anchor, sufficient lines, drinking water, a small mirror for emergency signaling, a whistle a
Also recommended is a bit of fishing line, hooks and artificial baits.
•
If you have not been on the boat in a long time and are planning a family weekend, stop by the marina
first and open the boat. If you have a captain or mate, make this a rou
21.2 - In water check list
Steering system –
Turn the Wheel to both sides to check if it is working appropriately.
Main switch –
Turn the main switch on and check if the instruments come alive.
- Navigation lights
- Mast light
- Instrument panel
- Instrument lights
Throttle and shifting forward
Throttle and shifting on reverse
Check the horn (remember the horn is a safety item at sea).
Owner’s Manual –
you should know how many miles you can go with that amount of fuel taking into account these two
elements: Quantity of fuel and speed.
Prevent nausea: Encourage everyone on board with some nausea propensity to
medicine. At least an hour before leaving. If one wants to vomit, do it in the water and to the side where
the wind blows through the hull
- the so-called "leeward edge."
Check the engine, the oil level, eng
ine instruments and propulsion systems.
Make sure the outboard is securely attached.
Check the battery charge level.
Check the validity of the fire extinguisher
Ensure that the crew is wearing lifejackets.
Do not forget the documentatio
n: Registration, insurance and in some Countries a nautical driver's
license must be on the boat at all times.
Inform the port authority about your departure: When leaving the marina, let us know where you are
going and tell us the expected time of return.
This is very important!
Capacity: Do not exceed the recommended capacity of your boat, (engraved on the nameplate at the
the weight on board: Do not let weight concentrate in the same place, as this can
lity. The smaller the boat, the more important it is to evenly distribute the weight on board.
ATTENTION: Inflatable boats usually raise the bow before going into plane. Place a passenger on the
bow, and as soon as the plane begins have him move to evenly
Always take twice as much water and food: Ideally, one should take about twice as much food and
water as necessary for any eventuality that extends the trip.
Take towels, dive masks and some nautical toys: Rarely does a tour end with
hence the need for towels. The diving mask has dual purpose: it amuses and it may be useful for
removing a line that may have been caught by the propeller as an example.
Drain plug: Close the drain plug of the boat's transom. And
it should only be opened on the back, to
deplete the water that eventually entered in the bilge
Communication: Check the operation of your communication radio. Whoever goes out on the water
must always have a way of communicating with the mainland in the
event of an emergency. Take at
Always carry the repair kit, the inflator pump and the pair of oars.
Other useful equipment to have on board:
Anchor, sufficient lines, drinking water, a small mirror for emergency signaling, a whistle a
Also recommended is a bit of fishing line, hooks and artificial baits.
If you have not been on the boat in a long time and are planning a family weekend, stop by the marina
first and open the boat. If you have a captain or mate, make this a rou
tine. At least once a week.
Turn the Wheel to both sides to check if it is working appropriately.
Turn the main switch on and check if the instruments come alive.
Throttle and shifting forward
Throttle and shifting on reverse
Check the horn (remember the horn is a safety item at sea).
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you should know how many miles you can go with that amount of fuel taking into account these two
Prevent nausea: Encourage everyone on board with some nausea propensity to
take preventive
medicine. At least an hour before leaving. If one wants to vomit, do it in the water and to the side where
ine instruments and propulsion systems.
n: Registration, insurance and in some Countries a nautical driver's
Inform the port authority about your departure: When leaving the marina, let us know where you are
Capacity: Do not exceed the recommended capacity of your boat, (engraved on the nameplate at the
the weight on board: Do not let weight concentrate in the same place, as this can
lity. The smaller the boat, the more important it is to evenly distribute the weight on board.
ATTENTION: Inflatable boats usually raise the bow before going into plane. Place a passenger on the
Always take twice as much water and food: Ideally, one should take about twice as much food and
-
hence the need for towels. The diving mask has dual purpose: it amuses and it may be useful for
it should only be opened on the back, to
Communication: Check the operation of your communication radio. Whoever goes out on the water
event of an emergency. Take at
Anchor, sufficient lines, drinking water, a small mirror for emergency signaling, a whistle a
nd a knife.
If you have not been on the boat in a long time and are planning a family weekend, stop by the marina
tine. At least once a week.
Turn the Wheel to both sides to check if it is working appropriately.
Turn the main switch on and check if the instruments come alive.
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