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Crabbing/Fishing
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Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety
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Thru-Hull Description
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BOAT OPERATION
Engine Inspection
Remember your
“WOBBS”
every morning:
W
ater (Coolant),
O
il,
B
ilges (Inspect and Pump-out),
B
elts
and
S
ea Strainer.
Check the level of COOLANT in the expansion tanks located forward of each engine on the bulkhead in
the engine room. Check the level of OIL in each engine by checking your dipsticks located behind the
red throttle cables and facing aft. The starboard engine is most easily checked from between the engines.
The port engine dipstick is most accessible using the cockpit door into the engine space. Look at the etch
marks on each dipstick that indicate the proper oil level.
DO NOT OVERFILL OIL!
Only fill if oil
levels are below the ½ way mark. Ask your fleet captain at checkout if you have any questions about the
markings on dipsticks. Please use a paper towel or oil rag, not the dish towels! Check the general
condition of the BELTS, HOSES, and FUEL LINES.
Ensure the valve on each RAW WATER THRU-HULL is in the
‘open’
position (lever in-line with
valve). Observe the glass of each RAW WATER STRAINER for debris. Shining a flashlight thru the
strainer often helps see debris. If necessary, close the seacock, open the strainer cover, clean the strainer,
and reassemble. Remember to reopen the seacock. Confirm water flow from exhaust(s) Check your
generator fluids as well.
Start-Up
Before starting the engines, do your inspection. The engines should be started from the lower helm
station.
Ensure GEARSHIFTS are in ‘neutral’, or the engines cannot be started because of the “neutral lockout”.
THROTTLES should be run up and down and then brought almost back to the idle position. Insert both
keys into the IGNITION SWITCHES. Normally, plan to start the starboard engine first.
Turn the key clockwise partially until the ENGINE ALARM. Turn the key fully clockwise to engage the
engine. If the starter does not engage when the key is turned, move the gearshift lever slightly until you
find neutral and try again while turning key. If weather is cold, depress the preheat button at the lower
helm for 10 seconds prior to cranking engine.
If the engine cranks slowly or fails to turn over, check the condition of the battery on the ELECTRICAL
PANEL. If the battery is low, try the BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH located inside the cockpit door
to the engine space. Turn main power switch to BOTH. Return to original position after using.
