MAREX 375
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by Nikl Design USER MANUAL
ANNEX 1: A CHECKLIST OF ALL NECESSARY
ACTIONS BEFORE USE
Most boating problems and accidents can be prevented, and it is important to find and
correct any issues before you leave mooring. You can make your own checklist,
choosing the items from the following list. Keep a copy on the boat and quickly run
through the list.
Check the forecast and local wind and wave conditions.
Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back.
If you have guests, prepare them: appropriate clothing and
gear, seasickness prevention, etc.
Disconnect and stow away dock power and water lines.
Smell around the boat for any suspicious fumes.
Check the engine: fuel and oil.
Inspect hoses, look for loose wiring, etc.
Check the bilges for fluids or leaks.
Open seacock for engine water intake.
Run the ventilation in engine room.
Check if there is all safety equipment on board.
Check fire extinguishers, flares, first-aid kit, etc.
Check engine cooling water outflow.
Open other seacocks (head, sinks, etc.).
Turn on the VHF and check the forecast again.
If you have new guests, show them around and talk with them
about what to do in an emergency, how to put on safety
vests…
Stow personal items and gear out of the way.
Tune the VHF to channel 16.
Turn on and test other electronics: chart plotter, radar, etc.
If you have guests, make sure they are comfortably seated.
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