Underway:
Q
Helmsperson on watch at all times.
Q
RPM under 1400 until engines warm to 140°; RPM never to exceed 2400 RPM.*
Q
Wake effects always in mind.
Q
Engage Synchronizer (page 4.29).
Q
Set trim tabs (See page 3.8).
Q
Adjust Naiad Stabilizers (page 4.46).
Approaching Dock:
Q
Fenders out on appropriate side.
Q
Bow line
OUTSIDE
stanchions and bloused around toward midships.
Q
Engines dead slow, wheel centered for engine-only maneuvering.
Q
Mate ready to secure stern first (in most circumstances).
Q
Trim Tabs Up (“Bow Up”).
Q
Stabilizers set to “Center”.
Q
See page 4.45 re Bow Thruster use.
Q
Disengage Synchronizer (Page 4.29).
Arriving at Dock in Marina:
Q
Engines shut down.
Q
Lines secure, including spring lines.
Q
Trim Tabs Up (“Bow Up”).
Q
Boarding ladder out if needed.
Q
Water heater breaker off until Inverter current settles (see “Inverters” below).
Q
Shore power cord connected, shore power switch “On” to power location.
Q
Shore power confirmed on meters.
Q
Inverter
“
Charge
” LED
not
lit, pushbutton “
Off
” (page 4.11)
Q
Chargers #1 & #2 “
On
”.
Q
Electric use monitored for current capacity of shore facilities.
(Checklists for Buoy Arrival, Anchoring, Generator, etc. continue...)
STOP breaker must be on for
stop buttons to work!
Engine stop buttons
Section 3A: Operating Checklists 3.2
