Section 3: Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions
3A: Operating Checklists - Patos
First Thing Each Day
9
Check engine oil, coolant.
9
Check under-engine oil pads. Okay?
Q
Check fuel tank levels (open valves on top/bottom of sight gauges to check them!)
9
Check holding tank indicator. Need pumping?
9
Turn off anchor light if illuminated.
Starting Engines
9
All lines clear of propellers and on deck.
9
Items running on AC evaluated vis-a-vis the Inverter and Generator.
9
Stabilizer breaker “On”.
9
Throttles retarded to idle, shift levers in “neutral”.
9
Stop solenoid breaker “On”.
9
Engine power switches “On”, start engines in turn.
9
If engines do not turn over, see “What to Do If”.
Leaving Dock
(Only 3-4 minute engine warmup required!]
9
Stabilizers “Center”.
9
Shore power switch “Off”.
9
Shore power cord removed, stowed on board.
9
Step stool aboard, if used.
9
Lines removed as appropriate.
9
Fenders hauled aboard and stowed.
9
Lines and other deck gear secure/stowed.
9
Doors and hatches closed and secured as appropriate.
Underway
9
Helmsperson on watch at all times.
9
RPM under 1400 until engines warm to 140°; RPM never to exceed 2400 RPM.
9
Wake effects always in mind.
Approaching Dock
9
Fenders out on appropriate side.
9
Stabilizers “Center”.
9
Bow line
OUTSIDE
stanchions and bloused around toward midships.
9
Engines dead slow, wheel centered for engine-only maneuvering.
9
Mate ready to secure stern first (in most circumstances).
Section 3A: Operating Checklists 3.1