
Section 3: Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions
3A: Operating Checklists - Dream Catcher
First Thing Each Day
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Check engine oil, coolant.
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Check under-engine oil pads. Okay?
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Check fuel tank levels
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Check holding tank indicators. Need pumping?
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Turn off anchor light if illuminated.
Starting Engines
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All lines clear of propeller and on deck.
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Items running on AC evaluated vis-a-vis the Inverter and Generator (page 4.13).
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Battery selector switch remains “On”
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Throttles at idle, shift levers in “neutral”
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Appropriate DC breakers (including Engine “Stop”) "On".
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Engine breakers "On" in turn
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Push start buttons in turn
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If an engine does not turn over, see “What to Do If”.
Leaving Dock (Only 3-4 minute engine warmup required!]
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Shore power switch “Off”.
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Shore power cord removed, stowed on board.
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Step stool aboard, if used.
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Fenders hauled aboard and stowed.
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Lines and other deck gear secure/stowed.
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Doors and hatches, acrylic panels closed and secured as appropriate.
Underway
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Helmsperson on watch at all times.
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Synchronizer “On”.
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RPMs under 1400 until engines warm to 140°; RPM never to exceed 2400 RPM.
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Wake effects always in mind.
Approaching Dock
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Fenders out on appropriate side.
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Synchronizer “Off”.
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Bow line OUTSIDE stanchions and bloused around toward midships.
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Engines dead slow.
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Mate ready to secure stern first (in most circumstances).
Section 3A: Operating Checklists 3.1