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Leaving The Dock - Courtesy flyfishingworldheadquarters.com |
Leaving
your home base is an important part of every boating expedition. Every journey begins with a single step, and
your first step – leaving the dock – is super important for setting the tone
for the day.
Every boat
is different, and therefore your gear and situation will differ from mine. However, start with a guideline and build
your own list from there. It’s only
important that you memorize and go through your
list, in order, from start to finish, every time you cast off!
Here is my
‘Leaving-The-Dock List.’ If I forgot
something, be sure to comment and let me know!
1. Check the weather forecast – again,
and again, and again.
2. Check the tides.
3. File a float plan with someone who
cares about where you are.
4. Walk around the boat – inspect for
anything unusual.
5. Enter the boat – unlock all doors,
open hatches, look into compartments, inspect for anything unusual.
6. Open seacocks, commission toilet.
7. Open engine hatch – inspect hoses,
fuel lines, batteries, clamps, use five senses to detect anything unusual (four
senses – don’t taste anything).
8. Test bilge pumps by lifting float
switches.
9. Check for all safety gear
(whistle/horn, PFDs, throwable, flares, flashlights, fire extinguishers, boat
hook, maintenance tools, etc.
10. Take down the canvas (this deserves
an entire article in and of itself).
11. Load all of the weekend’s worth of
supplies onto the boat.
12. Stow away all supplies in a safe,
balanced AND SECURE place.
13. Instruct the crew on any information
necessary.
14. Test all switches at circuit breaker
for proper functioning.
15. Turn breaker panel off, disconnect
shore power.
16. Test breaker switches/appliances
that run off DC (battery) power.
17. Run the blowers, or re-open the
engine hatch, or both.
18. Start the engine(s), allow to
warm-up.
19. Inspect the engine while running –
look/listen/smell for anything unusual.
20. Check the gauges: engine
temperature, oil pressure, fuel and water gauges.
21. Test the trim tabs and outdrive trim
– inspect propeller for debris.
22. While still tied to the dock, test
forward and reverse gear.
23. In neutral, test the throttle
response.
24. Turn radio on – perform a radio
check.
25. Check the weather again.
26. Check the current wind and tide for
exiting the slip.
27. Check for any obstructions in the
water or other boats nearby.
28. Cast off the lines.
29. Have fun!
Obviously,
trailer boats will have a modified version of this list, and there are many
great resources online (including videos) that will show you how to trailer
your vessel to and from the water.
Although it may seem like a lot, in fact it’s easy to develop a
routine. So, what does your routine look
like? Bon voyage!
Great list! Thanks for the info.
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