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Chapter 3
Vessel Operation Basics
Getting Underway
Pre-departure Questionnaire
• Have all fluid levels been topped off?
• Is the fuel tank full?
• Is all safety equipment accounted for and easily
accessible?
• Are navigation lights and horn operating properly?
• Is the bilge free of water and does the bilge pump
operate?
• Are the engines and propellers in good working
condition?
• Is the hull drain plug in place (dry dock storage) ?
• Have all passengers been briefed on emergency
procedures and seated for departure? Is the boat
load balanced?
• Is the operator sober, alert and ready to skipper
the vessel?
• Have all passengers been fitted with life jackets?
• Has a float plan been filed and left with a
component person?
• Has the bilge been sniffed and the fuel system
leak checked?
• Are sea cocks open (if applicable)?
• Is all communication equipment in good operating
condition?
• Has a second person been briefed on operational
procedures should the skipper become disabled?
• Are all displays 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 and all doors closed
and latched?
• As skipper are you monitoring the dash displays
and/or plotter(s) for changes?
• As skipper are you on the lookout for changing
weather?
• Is the remote control safety lanyard tightly secured
to your belt or clothing?
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