9. PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST
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theEDGE is designed to operate under sail mode or
power mode. You must clearly understand the basic
factors directly affecting your chosen mode of travel
before departing.
Your boat can not operate at speeds over 6 mph
under both auxiliary power and under sail. This will
cause significant stability issues and is extremely
dangerous.
Depending on your mode of travel, verify the following
conditions and their status: rigging, ballast tank,
center board, rudder and outboard engine.
1.
Rigging
- when operating your boat under power,
the rigging may be installed, setup and secured,
but the sails must be down (main and jib sails).
Also, it is not recommended to leave the mast on
the crutches when powering the boat.
2.
Ballast tank
– when operating your boat under
sail and power, the ballast tank must be
completely full. If the tank is not completely full,
the boats stability will be reduced and its ability to
self-right may be significantly impaired, plus you
may experience decreased steering capability.
Periodically inspect ballast tank valves to guard
against undesired or unexpected water loss.
Under no condition should the water ballast tank
be filled by reversing the outboard engine.
Forced entry of water into the ballast tank may
cause permanent damage to the tank. The
guillotine valve and vent valve must always be
closed when not filling or emptying the tank.
3.
Centerboard
– when operating your boat under
power, the centerboard is in the raised position.
The lower portion of the centerboard remains
exposed and acts as a fin (stabilizer) enhancing
directional stability as speed increases. Under
sail, lower the centerboard to adjust the center of
gravity to provide greater stability.
4.
Rudder
- when operating your boat under power,
the rudder is in the raised position. With the
rudder fully raised and locked in position, the tip
portion of the rudder becomes a fin which
provides directional stability of water flow to the
outboard engine. When under sail, lower the
rudder to allow for proper steering.
5.
Outboard engine
– when operating your boat
under power, the outboard engine must be in the
down position. When under sail, tilt the outboard
engine to the full up position.
Check weather conditions and tides
Check food supply
Foul weather gear
Linen, sleeping bags
Fuel
Check bilge for extra water
Water
Sunscreens and sunglasses
Tools
Docking and anchoring gear
Check radio operations
Navigation charts and instruments
Float plan to a friend or Coast Guard
(see
next page)
Fuel for stove
Cooking and eating utensils
Check that the battery is fully operational
Oil level, tight Vp-belts
Check for loose electrical connections in
engine compartment
Doors and drawers secured
Check steering lock to lock
Check mast for rigging irregularities and
tightness
Halyards and sheets are clear and ready to
run
No lines or other obstructions near propeller
or bow
Anchor ready to run
Check lifelines for tightness
Turn on fuel and waterlines
Stow all loose gear
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