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Chapter 6
Are all gauges and electrical switches functioning
properly?
Has weather information been gathered and
analyzed?
UNDERWAY QUESTIONNAIRE
After casting off have all dock lines and fenders
been stowed?
Are all passengers seated?
As skipper are you monitoring the dash gauges for
changes?
As skipper are you on the lookout for changing
weather?
As skipper are you checking for abnormal vibration
or steering?
DISEMBARKING QUESTIONNAIRE
Have you removed the keys from the ignition and
secured them?
Have all systems been checked for leaks?
Has the battery switch been turned to the “off ”
position?
Are all storage compartments and seacocks closed?
Has the fuel tank been filled enough to assist in
preventing condensation?
Is the vessel properly tied and covered with
equipment stored?
PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH!
USE ONLY APPROVED MARINE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
THAT ARE IGNITION PROTECTED.
!
HULL DRAIN PLUG
TIGHTEN-CLOCKWISE
Tighten the hull drain plug by turning clockwise.
!
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
AND EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL.
PRACTICE “NO SMOKING” AND EXTINGUISH
ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
WITHIN 75 FEET OF THE FUEL DOCK.
!
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
THE OPERATOR OF THE CRAFT MUST
MAINTAIN COMPLETE CONTROL
OF THE HELM STEERING STATION
WHILE THE VESSEL IS MOVING.
NEVER LEAVE THE HELM
STEERING STATION UNATTENDED
WHILE THE VESSEL IS IN MOTION.