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.

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