9.3. Checklist: Regular inspection before leaving harbor

Safety
  • Ensure that all people onboard have own life jacket.

  • Sea condition is sufficient for your boat.

  • Dead man´s switch is switched to driver. 

  • Ensure that you have fire extinguisher(s) onboard and they are not expired.

  • Ensure that you have needed ropes and anchor onboard.

Draining and tightness
  • Check that there is no water on bilge.

  • Check that all bilge pumps work.

  • Check that there are no fuel or oil leaks, bilge.

  • Check that deck drain system is clean and valves are open.

  • Check that all deck hatches are closed tightly.

Electric and engine
  • Every fuse is in lower position.

  • Main switches are switched on.

  • Batteries have enough power.

  • Engine works properly.

  • Engine cooling water flow.

  • You have enough fuel onboard.