Boston Whaler 37 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Boat O p eration Section 2
2-1
Pre- O p eration Checklist
Review all the items on this ch eckl ist each time you
prepare for a departure. Resolve any issues before you
leave the dock.
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D rain plug( s) installed in hull
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V erify trip routing and navigational information
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Check regional weather advisories
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Operator’ s manual on-board
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S afety eq uipment on-board
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H ull in seaworthy co ndition
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V H F and H F radios operational
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GP S / ch artplotter operational
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D epth sounder unit operational
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Radar operational
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Adeq uate fuel load for trip
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F uel tanks, valves and hoses in good co ndition
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uel filters in good condition
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No water in water separators
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Navigation lights operational
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Spotlight oodlights operational
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Whelen strobe light operational
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H orn operational
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B ilge pumps ( 1 2 V D C) operational
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F loat switch es/ water level sensors operational
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E ngine starting batteries in good co ndition
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H ouse battery in good co ndition
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B attery OF F -ON switch es c orrect ly set
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S hore power co rd( s) disco nnect ed and aboard
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S hore power breake rs are off
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Check generator co olant level
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Check generator oil level
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Control levers in NE UTRAL
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Ignition shutoff cl ip and lanyard in place
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E ngines operational and normal
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E ngines in full tilt down position
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S teering system operational and normal
T est your b ilge p ump s and water level sensors
b efore each trip . Clear away any deb ris that might
restrict p ump or water level sensor op eration.
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