8.9
S
ECTION
8 • R
EQUIRED
I
NSPECTION
, S
ERVICE
AND
M
AINTENANCE
52 Sedan Bridge
(525 Sedan Bridge)
10. Q
UICK
R
EFERENCE
C
HECKLIST
As the owner/operator of a Sea Ray
®
, you are responsible for the safe operation your boat and the safety of your
passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational equipment and Coast Guard required safety
equipment is aboard and in proper working order.
*Note: If trailering boat, many of these items should be checked before leaving the house.
A. B
OARDING
THE
B
OAT
*
G
ENERAL
1.
Weather Conditions ............................................... Is it going to be safe to go out
2.
Transom Drain Plug ............................................... Installed
3.
PFDs and all other Coast Guard
required safety equipment ..................................... Available for all children and adults
4.
Ignition keys ........................................................... Available
5.
Tool Box ................................................................. Stocked with a variety of appropriate tools
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1.
Bilge Pumps ........................................................... Working. Discharge any appreciable amounts of
water overboard
2.
Blowers .................................................................. Working. “Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for
fuel odor
3.
Navigation Lights ................................................... Working. Have spare bulbs (and if applicable fuses)
aboard
4.
Radio/Electronics ................................................... Working
5.
Horn ....................................................................... Working
6.
Trim Tabs ............................................................... Full range of motion. No excessive play or binding
7.
Fresh Water Tank .................................................. Filled and sanitized
8.
Head System Holding Tank ................................... Empty
9.
Seacocks ............................................................... Generator Open (handle parallel to hose),
Head System Holding Tank Closed (handle
perpendicular
to hose)
E
NGINE
1.
Batteries ................................................................. Fully charged (Check water cell levels)
2.
Fuel Tank ............................................................... Filled with recommended fuel
3.
Fuel System ........................................................... Check for leaks
4.
Fuel Filters ............................................................. Check that filters are clean and tight
5.
Diesel Racor Fuel Filters ....................................... Check that filters are clean, tight and free of water
6.
Engine Coolant Drain Plugs ................................... Secured
7.
Steering Fluid ......................................................... Full
8.
Throttle & Gearshift Controls Test ......................... Full range of motion
