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If you keep your boat in the water, sooner or later you will face marine
growth problem on the bottom of your boat. Antifouling paint can be used
to prevent this.
Please check the antifouling bottom paint regulations in your area and use
a suitable one if necessary. More on antifouling paints later.
Be aware of international regulations against marine pollution (Marpol) and
respect it as much as possible.
NORTHSTAR MANUAL
8. OPERATING YOUR BOAT
8.1. FIRST CHECKS
When you receive your boat and before setting out to sea, first step should
be a visual inspection of the hull, the cockpit, storage areas and the bilge,
so you can find conspicuous damages and the necessary steps to do
something beforehand.
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Check the weather report to see if it is suitable for your intended
trip.
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Check all hoses and clamps for fit and that all drain hoses are in
place and are not worn out.
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Check all the equipment, including your bilge pump(s).
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Look for damages at the fuel hose. Does it smell like fuel?
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Have spare fuel on board. Check all rubbers parts periodically and
change them if they are worn out and/or damaged.
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Look for damages in the cooling system and be sure that the
engine leg is lowered into the water.
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Tightly close expansion plugs - if equipped - before launching your
boat.
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Check the remote control and the steering system. Are the cables
for the remote control and steering fixed and operating freely?
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Check the amount of fuel, maybe with a dipstick. Do you have
enough fuel for the intended trip?
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Check your safety equipment – more on this later.
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