Title Page
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Boat's Registered Name
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Location
Boat's Details
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Boat's License Number
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Hull Identification Number
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Port of Embarkation
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Port of Disembarkation
Pre-Departure
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Have I checked the latest weather report and tides/currents?
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Have I filed a float plan?
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To whom did I share it with?
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Attach screenshot/picture of the float plan (optional)
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Have I identified non-swimmers?
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Have I identified a second-in-command?
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Who?
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Have I diligently accomplished the Boat Safety Equipment Checklist?
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Have I shared with the crew and passengers the location of the safety equipment?
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Have I demonstrated the engine shutdown technique?
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Have I checked bilges and pump dry if there is water present?
Before Engine Start
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Did I run the blower for at least 4 minutes? [Only applicable if gasoline is inboard]
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Have I checked lubricating oil?
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Have I checked fuel level?
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Did I make sure buzzers sound on engine panel?
Engine Start
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Have I checked the cooling water and oil pressure?
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Did I try to fit and attach the kill switch lanyard?
On The Water
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Have I familiarized myself with the waters I'm navigating?
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Am I using VHF radio weather channels to continuously be alert?
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Do I know where the nearest harbor is?
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Where is it?
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Am I monitoring fuel consumption?
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Am I ready to lend assistance in case of emergency?
Return to the Dock
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Have I moored the boat correctly (with bow, stern, spring lines, and fenders)?
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Did I ensure snubbers are in place, and lines are protected from chafe?
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Did I pump the holding tank?
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Always-on loads (automatic bilge pump, alarms, clocks) are on?
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Non-essential loads (running lights, VHF, Stereo, etc) are off?
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Is the shorepower cable connected and battery on?
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Have I filled-out, signed, and dated the logbook?
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Have I called the person I shared the float plan with?
Sign-Off
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Name
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Position
