Item
Item
Complete
Hull
Condition and appearance (note and photograph any existing damage)
Location of all thru-hulls
Location of water fills and vents
Location of fuel fills and vents
Location of waste system fittings (yes, people fill holding tanks with diesel sometimes)
Inspect steering system cables and quadrant or hydraulics and check operation lock to lock.
Check for and document hatch and portlight leaks
Check bilge for standing water. (Remember, pumping oily discharge can get YOU in trouble.)
Make sure anchor is secure and can’t get away in rough seas
Navigation Lights & Other Requirements
Check all for proper operation
Locate spare lamps
Locate switches & fuses
Locate flashlights
Locate spotlight
Locate horn for sound signals
Locate courtesy flags, quarantine flag and ship’s flag
Bell, for vessels over 39.4 feet
Safety
Check condition and number of PFD’s
Location and expiration of flare kit
Location of EPIRB
Condition and expiration of liferaft
Location of abandon ship kit
Location and state of charge for handheld VHF
Location and condition of MOB gear
Locate or bring binoculars
Hull
Condition and appearance (note and photograph any existing damage)
Location of all thru-hulls
Location of water fills and vents
Location of fuel fills and vents
Location of waste system fittings (yes, people fill holding tanks with diesel sometimes)
Inspect steering system cables and quadrant or hydraulics and check operation lock to lock.
Check for and document hatch and portlight leaks
Check bilge for standing water. (Remember, pumping oily discharge can get YOU in trouble.)
Make sure anchor is secure and can’t get away in rough seas
Navigation Lights & Other Requirements
Check all for proper operation
Locate spare lamps
Locate switches & fuses
Locate flashlights
Locate spotlight
Locate horn for sound signals
Locate courtesy flags, quarantine flag and ship’s flag
Bell, for vessels over 39.4 feet
Safety
Check condition and number of PFD’s
Location and expiration of flare kit
Location of EPIRB
Condition and expiration of liferaft
Location of abandon ship kit
Location and state of charge for handheld VHF
Location and condition of MOB gear