Gemini 105Mc Owner’s Manual
47Copyright © 2004 Performance Cruising Inc.
Operational Checklists
The following operational checklists are for reference only
and may not include all possible actions. We suggest using
these lists as an example to which you can add your own
items.
Make sure engine cooling water seacock is in
the “open” position—check for cooling water in
Turn battery switch to position 1 or 2 and turn
instruments to the “On” position.
Lower one centerboard for slow speed maneu-
vering.
Lower drive leg for motoring—periodically check
and re-grease drive leg lock claw.
Confirm location and quantity of PFD’s for each
person aboard and place throw-able PFD in cock-
pit.
Check engine oil, transmission oil, coolant, and
fuel levels and visually inspect engine hoses,
belts, and engine bilge.
Start engine, check for cooling water exhaust,
and allow engine to come up to operating tem-
perature.
Turn off master shore power switch and discon-
nect shore power cable.
Turn on VHF radio—turn to the emergency chan-
nel: 16.
If you have air conditioning, turn the cooling
water seacock to the “upright” position so as not
to lose the system’s prime.
Before Getting Underway
Check to make sure bilges are dry.
For an extended voyage, issue a float plan with
a friend. Include when and where you are leav-
ing from, when and where your destination is,
and a description of your boat.
Coast Guard Safety Kit (see page 36) and all
safety equipment onboard in working order.
Make sure you have charts of the area and com-
pass on board. Check marine weather forecast.
Make sure your registration certificate is visible
or documentation is onboard and available.
A second person onboard should be capable of
operating the boat, including the drive leg, en-
gine, and radio.
Remove leeward dock lines and then windward
dock lines before leaving the slip.
Before Leaving the Boat
Raise and tighten both centerboards in the full
up position—lower the rudders.
Raise drive leg and close off red valve by the
pump.
Turn the main battery switch to “off.”
Replace sail cover and ensure all hatches, win-
dows, and doors are shut and locked completely.
If leaving for an extended time, turn refrigerator
off and then turn propane off at the bottle.
If leaving briefly (and you want to leave the
refrigerator running on propane), make sure
refrigerator is running through the Xintec Pro-
pane Detection system—and leave the batteries
“On.”
Double-check all dock lines.
Lock main cabin door.
If you have air conditioning, be sure the cooling
water seacock is the “open” position before
Minimal Toolkit to Have Onboard
Set of screwdrivers—various sizes of flat head
and philips head
8” Adjustable Wrench
8” Vice Grip Wrench
Socket Set—Metric
Wrenches—Metric
Oil Filter Wrench
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