Operation 6; Preparing For Departure Checklist - PDQ Yachts 36 Capella Owner's Manual

• Open seacocks as required, (See illustration in Appendix SP-03-08)
• Switch on "house" (general usage) and engine start batteries, (location, Section 4-2)
• Switch on main electrical system and required circuit breakers at the main electrical
panel ,
• Open valve on propane tank, if required,
• Secure loose gear above and below deck,
• Ensure that safety gear is aboard and correctly stowed,
• Instruct guests who are unfamiliar with the boat on safety gear and fitting of life
jackets. Ensure that they are wearing or have brought appropriate clothes for
anticipated and possible weather,
• Check sails and sail handling gear for the correct operation,
• Check steering and engine controls for unencumbered operation. Read the notes in
the manual on starting the engines and operating under power,
• Check fuel levels,
• Start the engines, allowing them to warm up until they have throttled back to a slow
idle,
• Disconnect shore electrical power and stow cords,
• Cast off lines and maneuver away from the dock,
• Stow dock lines and fenders,
• Find a clear patch of water, raise the sails, than shut down the engines. In the
Classic, raise the outboards.
• Enjoy yourself.
PDQ 36 Capella - Owner's Manual

Preparing for Departure Checklist 6-1

OPERATION 6