Documents and Forms
____ Companionway drop-ins t properly in companionway and storage rack
____ Plexiglas hatches and ports adjusted and cleaned.
(Cleaners and polishers specically for Plexiglas can be purchased from most marine supply stores.)
____ Traveler arch securely fastened and grounded
____ Hatches, ports, windscreens and windows adjusted and cleaned
____ External teak cleaned and oiled (Teak decking cleaned with mild soap and water.)
____ External railings cleaned with soap and water then hand polished using automotive wax
____ All deck ll caps sealed properly and have retainer chains intact (except Waste Pump-out)
____ Dorade vents or sealing caps installed
____ Topside surface clean and free of gelcoat damage
Interior Inspection
____ Drop-in hatches (bunk and oors) in place and t securely
____ Interior steps and grab rails secured
____ Bilges clean and free of debris
____ Opening port and hatch screens in place
____ Blinds / privacy curtains, shades and interior cushions cleaned, installed and secured
____ Head door opens, shuts and latches properly
____ Ensure all wires and connection on distribution panels are tight (should be
professionally inspected)
____ Television / DVD operational
____ Stereo / CD operational
____ Chapman’s Manual onboard and readily available
____ Safety gear onboard readily available and up to date.
(See Chapman’s Manual and US Coast Guard website at < www.uscg.mil >for details.)
____ Boat operator’s manual /.OEM manuals onboard
In Water Inspection
Dockside inspection of Engine, pre-start sequence and operating system
____ Review engine manual for maintenance requirements and proper starting procedure
____ All engine mounting bolts in place and properly torque (per engine manual)
____ Crankcase oil at full mark (per engine manual)
____ Transmission uid / oil at full mark (per engine manual)
____ Coolant mix ratio proper - heat exchanger and expansion tanks full (per engine manual)
____ Seawater intake valve open and no leaks
____ Air bled from fuel lines and system
____ No fuel leaks at any ttings
____ Throttle linkages smooth and operational
____ Shutdown system operational
____ USCG Oil Discharge warning poster in place
____ Exhaust elbows and hoses tight
____ Starting sequence and alarms correct
____ Oil pressure acceptable (per engine manual)
____ Coolant temperature acceptable (per engine manual)
____ Alternator DC output at rated rpm (per engine manual)
____ Correct idle rpm (per engine manual)
____ Water discharged with exhaust
____ Hour meter operational
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