Brunswick Boston Whaler 22 Guardian Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Boat Operation Section 2
Pre-operation Checklist
Review all the items on this checklist each time you
prepare for a mission. Resolve any issues before you
begin your mission.
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Drain plug installed in hull
❑
Hull in seaworthy condition
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Submit mission plan to officer-in-charge
❑ Compare expected load to boat capacity
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Verify trip routing and navigational information
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Check regional weather advisories
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Boat operator’s manual on-board
❑ Safety equipment on-board
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EPIRB in mission-ready condition
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VHF and HF radios operational
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Radio’s DSC system operational
❑ Chart plotting units operational
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Radar operational
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Adequate fuel load for mission
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Fuel tank and fuel hoses good condition
❑
Fuel filters in good condition
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No water in water separators
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Navigation lights operational
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RIAM lights operational
❑ Signal horn operational
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Bilge pumps operational
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Water level sensors operational
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Engine starting batteries in good condition
❑ House battery in good condition
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Battery OFF-ON switches correctly set
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Engine control levers in NEUTRAL
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Ignition shutoff clip and lanyard in place
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Engines in full Tilt Down position
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Engines operational and normal
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Steering system operational and normal
!
CAUTION
Test your bilge pumps and water level sensors
before each mission. Manually activate the
water level sensor when the rocker switch is in
the AUTO position and verify pump operation.
Clear away any sludge or debris that might
restrict the pumps or water level sensors.