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PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST  |
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Fuel and Oil |
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Are your tanks topped-off? |
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If not, have enough fuel to provide a reasonable margin of safety for your return. |
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Check the engine oil and coolant level. |
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Bilges |
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Check to be sure bilges are reasonably dry and that pumps are not running excessively. |
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Clean up any spilled oil or waste in bilges so as to prevent overboard discharge. |
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Battery Care |
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If you have a duel charging system, is the selector switch in the proper position? |
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Is the power on to the entire vessel? |
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Spare batteries for accessories such as a handheld radio, flashlight, portable navigational aid, etc. |
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If they are rechargeable, are they charged? |
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Weather Forecast |
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Did you check the weather forecast? |
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Radio on board to receive weather updates. |
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Docking and Anchoring |
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At least one anchor set up and bent-on to your anchor line. |
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Two or three extra docklines in case of unusual conditions dockside. |
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Visually inspect the lines you use for chafe or wear. |
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At least two fenders on-board for docking or towing if required. |
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Documentation |
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Have the ship's papers, radio license, fishing permit, etc. on board. |
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Have the chart or charts for the area you intend to cruise in, regardless of your level of local knowledge |
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