World Cat 255DC 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 8: Hurricane Preparedness Customer Checklist
Equipment To Be Kept On Board:
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Chafing gear
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Fenders
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Flashlight with spare batteries
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Two sufficient anchors with 300’ or
more oversized rode
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Battery-operated radio
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Exterior lights operable
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Auto bilge pump operating (check battery)
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Hatches are watertight
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Power and electric gear operating
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Engine battery charged
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Flashlight battery charged
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Radio batteries charged
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Learn marina approaches and basin.
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Learn the size and type of your mooring.
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Ensure mooring and lines are sufficient for all likely wind direction and velocity.
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Ensure mooring has enough weight and scope and is properly set.
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Learn your moorage lease and rental agreement responsibilities.
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Learn responsibilities for your boat’s safety when a hurricane is approaching.
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Develop a plan for securing your vessel outside the marina if you plan to evacuate.
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If evacuating, visit the site by boat and time the trip.
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Learn what possible delays you may encounter when evacuating (drawbridges, boat traffic ,etc.).
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Photograph your boat and surroundings.
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Keep a list of all equipment on board.
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Keep a list of all equipment that will be removed during storm preparations.
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Keep a complete set of records for your boat at home.
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Give the marina operator the name and number of your absentee skipper.
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Give the marina operator a description of your boat, registration number and location.
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Strip all removable items, including spare rigging.
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Clear self-bailing cockpit drains.
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Close all thru-hull fittings.
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Set chafing gear where lines will rub (chocks, cross lines, deck edge, dock edge etc.).
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Remove portable fuel and oil storage containers.
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Remove ship papers.
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Shut off fuel tanks.
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Leave anchor light on.
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Leave auto bilge pump on.
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Check openings to ensure boat is watertight.
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Set and check storm anchors.
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Consider attaching 3 sets of bow and stern spring lines.
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Consider attaching lines to cleats at a 45 degree angle.
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Consider tying your boat between two piers or along a pier and anchored off one side.
Check Monthly:
To Do At A New Marina:
Docked Boat Preparations: