Hunter H18 - Pre-Departure Checklist; After Sailing Checklist

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Correct Idle rpm (per en
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____ Fuel level indicators operational
____ Throttle cable tension set properl
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Shifter operation correct
____ No fuel / oil / water leaks on engin
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____ Check weather conditions and tide
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Check food Suppl
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____ Foul weather gea
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____ Fuel
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Water
____ Sunscreen and sunglasses
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____ Check radio operatio
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____ Float plan to a friend or Coast Guard
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Check steerin
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____ Check mast for rigging irregularities and tightness
____ Halyards and sheets are ready to ru
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no lines or obstructions near propeller or bow
____ Stow all loose gea
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W
hen leaving your Hunter at the dock for more than a short time, it is a good idea to review the following checklist to make
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Flake or furl mainsail and cover, or remove and ba
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____ Remove and stow all portable deck hardware such as snatch blocks, winch handles, etc.
____ Secure the boom to the topping lifts and set it fi rmly amidships with the main sheet purchase or remove rig comletely.
(It is also a good idea to rig a line from the steering wheel or tiller to a convenience cleat to keep the rudder from swing-
ing back and forth with the motion of the water or employ the wheel brake if so equipped.)
____ Attach the shackle ends of all halyards to convenient fi ttings and take up slack.
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Coil and stow all lines.
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