CHAPTER 5
Is the operator sober, alert and ready to skipper the vessel?
Has weather information been gathered and analyzed?
Have all passengers been fitted for life jackets and briefed on safety
equipment locations?
Has a float plan been filed and left with a component person?
Has the bilge been sniffed and the fuel system leak checked?
Are the seacocks 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 gauges and electrical switches functioning properly?
Underway Questionnaire
Is the remote control safety lanyard (if equipped) tightly
secured to your belt or clothing?
After casting off have all dock lines and fenders been stowed?
Are all passengers seated properly and all transom doors closed?
As skipper are you monitoring the dash instruments for changes?
As skipper are you on the lookout for changing weather?
As skipper are you checking for abnormal vibration?
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