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Chapter 6
SINCE DIESEL IS AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS
SEASONAL BLENDS, REFER TO THE ENGINE
MANUFACTURER’S OPERATION MANUAL
FOR ACCEPTABLE TYPES.
n Are all gauges and electrical switches functioning
properly?
n Has weather information been gathered and
analyzed?
UNDERWAY QUESTIONNAIRE
n After casting off have all dock lines and fenders
been stowed?
n Are all passengers seated?
n As skipper are you monitoring the dash gauges and
chart plotter for changes?
n As skipper are you on the lookout for changing
weather?
n As skipper are you checking for abnormal vibra-
tion or steering?
DISEMBARKING QUESTIONNAIRE
n Have you removed the keys from the ignition and
secured them?
n Have all systems been checked for leaks?
n Have the battery switches been turned to the “off ”
position?
n Are all storage compartments and seacocks
closed?
n Has the fuel tank been fi lled enough to assist in
preventing condensation?
n Is the vessel properly tied and covered with
equipment stored?
PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE
CAUSED BY LEAKING DIESEL FUEL.
INSPECT ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.