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3. Horn
4. Emergency signals such as flares
5. Fire extinguishers
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** Medical kit
• ** Spare parts and tool kit
10.3. * POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
10.3.1. Hull Inspection
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Make an overall inspection of the hull interior. Check bilge areas for evidence
of major leaks near thru-hulls, and then make the following specific checks:
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Open all thru-hull seacocks. Check each valve and associated hoses, couplings,
etc.
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Bleed the propshaft seal: The seal is water-cooled and must be vented. This is
done by compressing the lip seal while pressing toward the propeller shaft.
When water leaks out the seal has been air vented
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After the boat is rigged check and align the prop shaft.
10.3.2. Electrical Inspection
Make the following checks:
1. Check the 12-volt supply at the electrical panel with the battery switch in the
#1, #2, and ALL positions.
2. Make an operational check of all DC circuits connected to the electrical panel.
3. Connect the shore power cable (follow shore power operation instructions in
section 13), check the polarity indicator, close the main breaker, and make an
operational check of the following items if installed:
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Battery Charger
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110 volt outlets
•••• Be sure the heater has fresh water in the tank
and check the hot water heater
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Inverter (if installed)
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Other AC equipment
10.3.3. Machinery Inspection
The engine manufacturers authorized dealership or a marine diesel mechanic
should complete the initial engine startup and check.
THE ENGINE MUST BE ALIGNED WITH THE FACE OF THE
SHAFT COUPLING TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE WEAR AND
VIBRATION OF THE DRIVE TRAIN