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Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
Pre-Launch and Underway
S - 1 LAUNCH AND CRUISE CHECKLIST
. Get.a.current.weather.report..If.the.weather.will.not.be.favorable,.postpone.your.trip..
. If.your.boat.has.been.out.of.the.water,.check.to.see.that.all.bilge.water.has.drained.out..
. Install.hull.drain.plugs...
. Inspect.the.hull.and.propeller.for.damage..Excessive.dirt.or.marine.growth.will.effect.your.boat’s.per-
formance and fuel efficiency.
. Check.the.electrical.system.and.navigation.lights..
If your boat has been in the water, run the bilge pump until the flow of water stops.
. Check.that.all.required.safety.equipment.is.on.board.and.in.good.working.condition..Examples.include.
personal flotation devices (PFDs), horn, fire extinguisher, visual distress signals, etc. Take along extra
drinking.water..
. Check.that.other.important.equipment.is.on.board..Examples.include.mooring.lines,.anchor.and.line,.
tool kit, first aid kit, etc.
. Open.engine.compartment..Inspect.for.fuel.odors.and.visible.leaks.in.the.fuel,.oil,.coolant,.exhaust.
and.power.steering.systems..
. Visually.inspect.engine.for.cracked.hose,.defective.belts,.or.other.signs.of.engine.problems..Check.en-
gine oil and battery water levels. Check power steering fluid level. Check battery electrolyte range.
Check fuel level. Fuel tanks should be filled to slightly less than capacity. Allow for fuel expansion.
. Check.that.all.engine.drains.are.closed.(stern.drives)..
. Make.sure.navigation.charts.and.equipment.are.on.board..
. Check.operation.of.steering.system,.navigation.lights,.and.operation.of.horn..
. Make.sure.passengers.and.crew.know.what.to.do.in.case.of.an.emergency.and.how.to.operate.safety.
equipment..
. Make.sure.all.required.documents.are.on.board..
File a float plan with a responsible party ashore.
. Keep.an.eye.on.the.weather..Be.aware.of.possible.changing.conditions.by.monitoring.local.weather.
broadcasts prior to departure. The captain or first mate should personally monitor strong winds and
electrical.storms..
. Always.keep.accurate.up-to-date.charts.of.your.boating.area.on.board..
Summary of Contents for 318 VISTA
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Page 81: ...Owner s Manual Page 77 Electrical Systems Section FIGURE H 3 318V GENERATOR OPTION 2 0F 3...
Page 82: ...Owner s Manual Page 78 Electrical Systems Section FIGURE H 4 318V GENERATOR OPTION 3 0F 3...
Page 103: ...Owner s Manual Page 99 Water and Waste Systems Section FIGURE J 14 318V HEAD HARDWARE 1 OF 3...
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Page 200: ...Electrical Schematics Owner s Manual Page 196 318 VISTA HELM BREAKER PANEL ASSEMBLY...
Page 206: ...Electrical Schematics Owner s Manual Page 202 318 VISTA DIESEL BATTERY SWITCH PANEL ASSEMBLY...
Page 215: ...Electrical Schematics Owner s Manual Page 211 318 VISTA AC DC PANEL ASSEMBLY 1 of 4...
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