The Captain Rob Cozen
Certified Marine Surveyor NewsLetter
June 2000 Archive

BOAT CHECKLIST

1. BOARDING
   1. Are lines tight so boat won't move.
   2. Are decks dry so no one will fall while boarding.
   3. Is there someone to help others board.
   4. Are there people on dock to help with dock lines.
2. ENGINE STARTING
   1. Are engine-cooling seacocks open. Check exhaust.
   2. Check oil pressure and water temperature.
3. SAFETY CHECKS
   1. Check radio.
   2. Check horn.
   3. Check P.F.D.'s - Let everyone know where they are.
   4. Check decks for wetness or oil.
   5. No oil based suntan lotion.
   6. Is First Aid Kit well stocked ?
   7. Throwable buoy or lifering.
   8. Have you practiced man-overboard procedures?
4. UNDERWAY
   1. Be seated.
   2. If you drink, stay off the helm.
   3. Have a lookout at all times.
   4. Announce oncoming wakes - reduce throttle.
   5. Be courteous - know the Rules of the Road.
   6. Don’t make sudden turns or course changes.
   7. Enjoy yourself, but be a safe boater.
   8. Learn proper sound signals.
5. RETURNING TO MARINA
   1. Be sure no one is coming out before . re-entering marina .
   2. Keep Tow throttle inside marina.
   3. Assign jobs to crew to assist in docking.
   4. Practice docking. -
   5. Tie boat up correctly - mark lines for consistency.
   6. Clean-up topside and below.
   7. Be sure seacocks are closed before leaving.
   8. Make log entries.

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