by afairaizl on Mon May 15, 2023 4:08 pm
Here's what I came up with before the maiden
Land/Ramp/dock
Hull
0Check for any remaining ratchet straps from travel
0Attach painter line for docking
0Check for any damage
0Fenders installed
0Mooring/dock lines ready
0Close all ports, hatches, and lock
0Stow drop boards
Motor
0Motor securely attached to boat
0Outboard lowered and locked in down position
0Check oil and gas levels
0Verify no fuel leaks
0Fuel tank secured and line connected to outboard
0Outboard swivel lock off
0Steering tiller free and functioning.
Spars and rigging
0Remove Sail covers and stow (Jib/Main)
0Sail cars installed on track, stop in place
0Mast raised and shrouds tight
0Boat and sail covers stowed
0Lines neat
Electrical
0Main house battery switch on
0Verify battery voltage and breakers
0Check nav lights
0Bilge pump check
0Electronics and radio switched on
0Switch on chart plotter
0Verify nav equipment – plotter/vhf/ais all have GPS lock and communicating
Navigation
0Check chart, GRIB files, weather forecast, tides, Local Notices to Mariners
0Listen to VHF for local traffic
0Record initial waypoint on chart
0Activate route
Safety
General
0Check bilge - clean and dry
0Fire Extinguisher showing green
0Anchor and line stowed and ready. Spare under footwell
0Safety knife available and located
0Verify tool kit and spares (see bottom of list)
0Bailing device accessible
0Rope ladder accessible
0Deck and cockpit clean and organized
0Everything stowed and secured
Lighting/Signaling
0Headlamps charged and available
0Locate and check emergency signals
0Horn moved into cockpit
Flotation
0Verify ECOS on PFDs
0PFDs on and adjusted
0Throwable flotation cushions on deck
0Throwable line bag secured and available
Warmth/Comfort
0Sun and insect protection – SPF30+
0Spare warm and dry clothes/towels
0Water/food
0First aid kit accounted for
0Survival blankets
Sails
0Keep lashed if motoring for a while
0Sail straps in cabin together
0Heading into wind
0Raise main (gaff) first
0Raise Jib
Once In water
0Drop Centerboard and check for free movement
0Check that prop is clear of lines
0Start outboard and verify water flowing for cooling
0Pull up navigation route
0ECOS on motor and started
0Remove dock lines and spring lines
0Under way
Spares list
0Fuses
0Spare Prop
0Motor oil
0Spare Spark plug
0Hose clamps
0Fuel line
0Fuses
0LED Bulbs
0Shackles
0Electrical connectors
0Electrical tape
0Screws nuts bolts
0Two-part epoxy
0Wood plugs
0Silicon sealant
0Butyl tape
Crew orientation
0New crew – safety gear, steps in emergency, MOB, VHF, EPIRB, AIS
0Crew mooring duties
0Sailing steps
0Roles – lookout, MOB, helm, sails, anchor
0Monitor weather and local traffic