Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

Quick Reference Checklist (contd)

C.Departing

General

 

1.

Passengers/Crew

Safely seated with PFDs on or immediately accessible

2.

Lines, Fenders and Anchor

Stowed

Boat Systems

 

1.

Trim Tabs

Bring boat to “on plane” – Adjust as necessary

2.

Navigation Lights

On at night or in reduced visibility

Engine

 

1.

Tachometers

Engines operating in safe RPM range

2.

Engine Gauges

Continually monitor

3.

Engine Operation

Check idle and shift. Listen for abnormal noises and

 

 

visually check the engine compartment.

D.Returning to Port

General

1.

Passengers/Crew

Instructed in duties for line handling

2.

Lines and Fenders

Ready for use

Boat Systems

 

1.

Navigation Lights

Turned OFF when secured

2.

Anchor Light

ON if necessary

3.

Bilge/Engine Compartment

“Sniff” the bilge/engine compartment for fuel odor.

 

 

Run the bilge blowers if necessary. Check for water in

 

 

bilge. Run bilge pumps if necessary

Engine

 

1.

Gearshift & Throttle Controls

Bring to NEUTRAL and IDLE positions

2.

Tachometers

Idle the engines for five (5) minutes to cool down

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Baja Marine 230 manual Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General, Returning to Port General

230 specifications

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