New passage

Pre-departure checks

  • Nav equipment
  • Radio on & workingB
  • Check radio antenna wires & position
  • Chartplotter on & GPS fix A/B
  • Test Navigation and Anchor LightsB
  • When entering ocean
  • Radar on/checkC
  • Systems
  • Test Bilge Pumps & high-water alarmA
  • Check seacocks open, in good repairA
  • Check hoses/clampsA/B/C
  • Check for excessive water in bilgesA/B/C
  • Check Fuel System for any leaksA
  • Check Engine Fluids
  • Check battery & electrical wiring conditionA/B/C
  • Battery switches onA
  • Check automatic for fire extinguisherA
  • Check house battery voltageA/B
  • Engine startup
  • Both engines on
  • Joystick activated
  • Gauge info nominal - battery voltage, fuel, etc
  • Cursory ER camera inspection
  • Miscellaneous
  • Ensure passengers know Emergency Procedures
  • No unexplained issues
  • Note any equipment deficiencies in Incident Log with category
  • Category A: imminent safety hazard, do not proceed
  • Category B: potential safety hazard, repair soon
  • Category C: general maintenance/QOL issue

Log deficiencies

Coming soon

Check-in

  • Check ER video feed for debris, water, etc
  • Log & check heading, speed, DTW
  • Check instruments
  • Check bilge pumps & fire supression controls

Shutdown procedure

  • General
  • Engine shutdown
  • Electronics shutdown & covers
  • When docking
  • Switch to shore power
  • Starboard A/C power cycle so breaker doesn't trip
  • Generator shutdown
  • Water pump off