Baja Marine 242 manual Quick Reference Checklist, Boarding the Boat General, Boat Systems

Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

8.Quick Reference Checklist

As the owner/operator of a Baja® Boat, you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational equipment and Coast Guard required safety equipment is aboard and in proper working order.

A.Boarding the Boat*

General
1.	Weather Conditions	Is it going to be safe to go out
2.	Transom Drain Plug	Installed
3.	PFDs and all other Coast Guard
	required safety equipment	Available for all children and adults
4.	Ignition keys	Available
5.	Tool Box	Stocked with a variety of appropriate tools
4.	Fire Exgtinguisher	Available
5.	Cell Phone	Fully charged
Boat Systems
1.	Bilge Pumps	Working. Discharge any appreciable amounts of water
		overboard
2.	Blowers	Working. “Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for fuel
		odor
3.	Navigation Lights	Working. Have spare bulbs (and if applicable fuses)
		aboard
4.	Radio/Electronics	Working
5.	Horn	Working
6.	Trim Tabs	Full range of motion. No excessive play or binding
7.	Fresh Water Tank	Filled and sanitized
8.	Carbon Monoxide Detector	Working
Engine
1.	Batteries	Fully charged (Check water cell levels)
2.	Fuel Tank	Filled with recommended fuel; not leaking
3.	Fuel System	Check for leaks
4.	Fuel Filters	Check that filters are clean and tight
5.	Diesel Racor Fuel Filters	Check that filters are clean, tight and free of water
6.	Engine Coolant Drain Plugs	Secured
7.	Steering Fluid	Full
8.	Throttle & Gearshift Controls	Full range of motion

*Note: If trailering boat, many of these items should be checked before leaving the house.

8.8 242 Islander®