Baja Marine 242 Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General, Returning to Port General

Section 8 • Required Inspection, Service, &

Maintenance

Quick Reference Checklist (cont’d)

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

8.10 242 Islander®