8.11
S
ECTION
8 • R
EQUIRED
I
NSPECTION
, S
ERVICE
AND
M
AINTENANCE
58 Sedan Bridge
(585 Sedan Bridge)
C. W
HILE
U
NDERWAY
G
ENERAL
1.
Passengers/Crew .................................................. Safely seated with PFD’s on or immediately accessible
2.
Lines, Fenders and Anchor ................................... Stowed
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1.
Trim Tabs .............................................................. Bring boat to “On Plane”. Adjust as neccessary
2.
Navigation Lights ................................................... On at night or in reduced visibility
E
NGINE
1.
Tachometers ......................................................... Engines operating in safe RPM range
2.
Engine Gauges ...................................................... Continually monitor
3.
Engine Operation .................................................. Check idle and shift. Listen for abnormal noises and
visually check the engine compartment while
underway
D. R
ETURNING
TO
P
ORT
G
ENERAL
1.
Passengers/Crew .................................................. Instructed in duties for line handling
2.
Lines and Fenders ................................................. Ready for use
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1.
Navigation Lights ................................................... Turned OFF when secured
2.
Anchor Light .......................................................... ON if necessary
3.
Bilge/Engine Compartment ................................... “Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for fuel odor.
Run the bilge blowers if necessary. Check for water
in bilge. Run bilge pumps if necessary
E
NGINE
1.
Gearshift & Throttle Controls ................................. Bring to NEUTRAL and IDLE positions
2.
Tachometers ......................................................... Idle the engines for five (5) minutes to cool down
Q
UICK
R
EFERENCE
C
HECKLIST
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