| 1. |
DRAIN PLUG – Is it securely in place? |
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| 2. |
LIFE SAVING DEVICES – Is there a Life Preserver
for each one on board? All children must wear their Life
Preserver. Also, is there a throw cushion or Life ring
on board? |
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| 3. |
STEERING SYSTEM – Is it working smoothly and
properly? |
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FUEL SYSTEM – Do you have adequate fuel for the
trip? Check for leaks. If you have an Inboard/Outboard
Engine turn your blower on to remove excess fumes. |
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| 5. |
BATTERY – Is it fully charged? Check all cable
terminals to be clean and tight. |
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| 6. |
ENGINE – Before starting motor make sure it is
on NEUTRAL. |
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| 7. |
CAPACITY PLATE – Make sure your boat is not overloaded
or overpowered. |
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| 8. |
WEATHER CONDITIONS – Is it safe to go out? |
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| 9. |
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – Are the lights, horns
and pumps working? |
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| 10. |
EMERGENCY GEAR – Is your Fire Extinguisher, bailer,
paddle, anchors, tool kit, first aid kit, dock and anchor
lines in good running condition and is my flare kit expired? |
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| 11. |
TRIP – ALWAYS notify someone of your trip. Letting
this person know time you leave and time of return; should
there be an emergency they can notify the U.S. Coast Guard. |
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