Westie/Metz:
Get your pre/post flight/boating checklist booklet here, color code the print, print on A3 paper size, insert page breaks as desired.
So I'm OC...(I like my doctors and pilots to be OC too).
I went down into a SAC nuclear missile Launch Control Facility with the 2 captains with the Keys...toured a nuclear sub and aircraft carrier, flew with the Special Ops refuelers at 500ft terrain-following in blackout conditions with NVG's for years, and they ALL used 'checklist discipline' to avoid 'common-sense' errors.
That's why 'verify drain plugs in' is on there twice. (In my sterndrive, 'verify blower on for 4 minutes prior to engine start and no gas smell in engine compartment' was on there twice.
http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Crew-Check ... +checklist
EVERY MONTH:
CLEAN COLEMAN TYPE RV AC FILTERS
EVERY HAULOUT:
REMOVE BRACKET DRAIN PLUGS, DRAIN BRACKET, TUFF-GEL (GALV CORROSION RISK AS PLUGS ARE NOT ALUMINUM) AND REPLACE, PAINT WITH ANTIFOULING
REMOVE SPONSON DRAIN PLUGS, DRAIN, REPLACE AND PAINT WITH ANTIFOULING
CHECK/ADD TO TRAILER BEARINGS (KODIAK SS HAS PLUNGER TYPE GREASE FULL INDICATOR)
EVERY 100HOURS/6-12MONTHS:
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
CHANGE 10MICRON FUEL FILTERS AFTER GAS TANKS
CHANGE LOWER UNIT OIL (MOSTLY TO ENSURE NOT CLOUDY FROM WATER INTRUSION) AND GASKETS
CHANGE OR INSPECT SPARK PLUGS, UNDER COWLING ENGINE GAS FILTERS (MAY BE 3 TO 5), TIMING BELT (REPLACE AT 5 YRS FROM MFG)
CHANGE TRANSOM BRACKET ANODES EVERY 3 MOS SUBMERGED, ALL OTHER ANODES ANNUALLY
INSPECT/CHANGE O RINGS FOR GAS FILL, WASTE PUMPOUT, WATER FILL
REMOVE PROPS/INSPECT SEALS FOR MONO LINE, GREASE SHAFT SPLINES, REPLACE WITH NEW COTTER PINS
This is my PreFlight checklist...bold, color print as needed, adjust as needed, put your VISTAPRINT Boat Card in the front pocket.
AT HOME:
bring/take back in TRANSFER BAG:
ADJUST AC THERMOSTAT
FORWARD LANDLINE TO CELL PHONE
PENSACOLA FOLDER
CELL PHONES/CHARGERS
ESCORT RADAR DETECTOR.
SUNGLASSES.
GARMIN 78 FOR TRUCK.
CB RADIO
BEACH CHAIRS, UMBRELLA, SAND SPIKE
CAMERA
COOLERS/DRINKS/LUNCHES
OVERNIGHT BOXES:
SWIMSUITS, TOWEL/WASHCLOTH, TOILETRIES BAG, SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, PERMETRIN SHIRT, CROCS, DECK SHOES
DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL: BEACH TRIPS BY VEHICLE:
BATT BANK ENG/HOUSE ON/OFF
LINES TIGHTENED/LOOSENED FOR TIDES
DOOR COVER, CABINET DOORS
OPEN/CLOSED
PORT/STRBD CABIN LIGHT BREAKERS ON/OFF
FRIDGE TEMP MAX COLD/MEDIUM
AIR COND COLD/MEDIUM
SAFE OPEN/LOCKED
BEACH CHAIRS/UMBRELLA/STAND, FOOT WASH TAKEN/STASHED
COOLER ICED/EMPTIED W SNUGGIES, LARGE INSULATED CUP
CROCS, RADIOS, BINOCS, SUNGLASSES TO CAR
FOOT WASH GALLON FILLED/STASHED
DINING OUT LEFTOVERS PACKED
DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL: GOING BOATING OUT/RETURN
STASH/REPLACE ENGINE COVERS
VHF ANTENNA UP/DOWN.
WINDLASS ENABLE ON/OFF.
SECURE DITCH BAG, FRIDGE DOOR, TOILET SEAT.
SAFE OPEN/LOCKED .
IGNITION KEYS IN/TO SAFE
CO DETECTOR ON/OFF
OUTDRIVE FULL DOWN/UP, RAM RETRACTED/DOWN.
BATT BANK 1/2 ON/OFF
AIS 5AMP BREAKER, NETWORK: ON/PULLED
FRIDGE TO COLDEST/MID COLD
LIFE JACKETS: TIED ON REAR/STASHED.
ARMSTRONG SWIM LADDER: SECURE UP
CAMEL BACK DRINKS TO HOLDERS FOR CAPT/MATE
SHIP GPS, VHF, AIS ON, PLOT ROUTE.
VHF TRIPLE WATCH 9/13/16, RADIO CHECK 24/26/2728
PNS OYSTER BAR..27
PNS GULF BREEZE...26
BIXOLI BOARDWALK MARINA...27
PARADISE MARINE...27
DAUPHIN IS MARINA...27
NEW ORLEANS...27
DESTIN/FWB...27
PORT ST JOE....26
CARABELLE MARINA....27
TURN ON/OFF CAPT/MATE FANS
TURN ON/OFF ALL AC BREAKERS (Fridge switches to 12V DC unless Fridge Thermostat is turned to 'OFF' (HARD CLICK) OR House Battery MAIN Selector is OFF.
SHORE POWER/ DISCONNECT /LEAVE ON DOCK
ALL WINDOWS/HEAD DOOR/CABINETS OPEN/CLOSED.
WINDOWS OPEN/CLOSED
SNAKES REMOVED/POSITIONED
FENDERS: POSITIONED/ REMOVED.
DOCK LINES: POSITIONED/REMOVED..
FLUSH ENGINES/END OF DAY, FLIP ENG SUPPORTS DOWN, RUN RAMS FULL DOWN
CLEANUP:
WASH DOWN BOAT/ENGINES
CONNECT ENGINE FLUSH/10MIN EACH
CONNECT SHOREPOWER.
AC PANEL ON
ENGINE COVERS
VHF ANT DOWN.
REMOVE FROM/REPLACE IN SAFE:
BOAT KEYS, CAR KEYS, WALLET, CELL PHONE.
HANDHELD STD HORIZEN VHF
FUJINON BINOCULARS
STEINER MARINE BINOCS
CAMERA
WIND METER.
TRAILERING PRE-DEPARTURE:
SHORE POWER CORD REMOVED-STOWED
VHF ANTENNA DOWN.
SECURE BIMINI.
BILGE PLUG OUT. BRACKET PLUGS OUT/DRAIN/TEF-GEL COAT &REPLACE
REMOVE 5A FUSE FOR GARMIN NETWORK/AIS 300, 10AMP FOR STEREO.
12V DC SWICH PANELS (2 @HELM, 1 COCKPIT): ALL OFF (Fridge runs on 12v unless SHUT OFF AT FRIDGE TEMP KNOB.
110V AC PANEL: ALL OFF.
TRANSOM STRAPS: REPLACED.
GREASE BEARING BUDDIES.
CHECK TRAILER /TRUCK TIRE PRESSUES.
TRUCK BED COVER UNLOCKED/LOCKED.
WINDOWS CLOSED/OPEN.
FRIDGE/HEAD DOORS CLOSED.
DRAIN PLUG OUT.
REC’R PIN/LOCK SECURE.
HITCH SAFETY CHAINS CROSSED/SECURE.
COUPLER DOWN AND LOCKED.
SURGE BREAK-AWAY CABLE SECURED TO HITCH.
CONNECT/CHECK TRL LGTS.
BOWHOOK SAFETY CHAIN SECURE.
WINCH STRAP LOCKED/SECURE.
TRANSOM STRAPS SECURED.
ARMSTRONG LADDER SECURED.
RINSE SURGE BRAKES AND TRAILER.
TRUCK TOW/HAUL MODE ON.
LIGHTS ON.
TRAILERING: AT RAMP:
VHF ANT UP/DOWN
BILGE PLUG IN/OUT.
BRACKET DRAIN PLUGS IN/OUT.
TRUCK BLACK CHOCKS DEPLOYED FOR LAUNCHING.
OPEN/ZIPPER BIMINI.
EAR TECS ON.
BOW SAFETY CHAIN: REMOVED/REPLACED.
BOW STRAP: REMOVED/REPLACED.
FROM INSIDE BOAT: LIFE JACKETS BUCKLED TO RAIL/REMOVED.
FENDERS: POSITIONED INSIDE/REMOVED.
DOCK LINES: POSITIONED/REMOVED..
PICKUP BED COVER LOCKED .
SHIP GPS, VHF TO SCAN, NETWORK, AIS, PLOTTER GUIDE TO WAYPOINT: ON
SWIM LADDER SECURED.
STORAGE LOCATIONS:
STAYS ON BOAT:
BLUE BAG:
PAPER NAUTICAL CHARTS, TIDE TABLES, OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUALS.
BERTH FORWARD STARBD STORAGE:
FIRST AID BOX, JUMPER CABLE BAG, ENGINE SPARE PARTS:
WATER PUMP REBUILD KITS X 2
SPARK PLUGS
BERTH FORWARD PORT STORAGE:
PORT FISHBOX:
REAR ANCHOR/RODE, HOSES/CONNECTORS,
STARBOARD FISHBOX:
2 FENDERS, UMBRELLA/SAND SPIKE, MANUAL BILGE PUMP
ABANDON SHIP BAG:
SEE INVOICE/INCLUDES CG REQ.
BUTT BAGS:
CELL PHONE POCKETS, BUG SPRAY, SPF 50 LIP BALM, GLASSES CLEANING/ CHAMOIS CLOTHS
UPPER SHELF :
INDOOR WINDOW COVERS
COAMING BOXES:
BOAT HOOK, SHOREPOWER SUPPORTS, MANUAL BILGE PUMP
UNDER TRANSOM SEAT:
ENGINE OIL.
HEAD BOXES:
HEAD TREATMENT CHEMICALS, HEAD CLEANERS.
RAYMARINE CLEANER.
WINDSHIELD SPRAYER W/ VINEGAR.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE FOR BILGE.
TILEX SPRAY.
30W OIL FOR BUTANE STOVE.
EPOXY, MARINE-TEX, ADHESIVES, BOAT-LIFE CAULK.
VINYL GLOVES,
AFT CABIN PORT CABINETS: BY DOOR (TALL CABINET)
FIRE EXT #3
ANCHOR TIE OFF
GLOVES FOR ANCHOR PULLING
ANCHOR MARKER FLOAT
TYPE 1 SOLAS LIFE VESTS (2) + ATTACHMENTS
TYPE 3 LIFE JACKETS (2).
TYPE 4 INFLATABLE LIFE VESTS (2) + ATTACHMENTS
REPLACEMENT CO2 CARTRIDGES.
DITCH BAG (SEE INVENTORY ON BAG)
UNDER AFT TABLE SEAT:
TOWELS/WASHCLOTHS
BEACH TOWEL
SUN HATS
BUTT BAGS
OUTBOARD: 12V FANS
GUEST SAFETY BRIEF:
FIRST AID BOX LOCATION/CONTENTS:
FRONT BERTH PORT BOX.
DITCH BAG LOCATION/CONTENTS (GPS SAT EPIRB IN SAFE).
FIRE EXTINGHERS:
#1 REAR PORT CABINET DOOR.
#2 OVER STARBOARD GALLEY.
#3 FRONT OF PORT NAV SEAT/V-BERTH.
VHF RADIOS:
#1 FIXED GARMIN 200 ON NETWORK
#2 HANDHELD WATERPROOF ICOM IN DITCH BAG
#3 HANDHELD STD HORIZEN IN SAFE (LIGHTNING PROTECTED).
VHF DISTRESS CALL:
SELECT CH 16 (RED BUTTON ON SHIP VHF).
PRESS PPT (PUSH TO TALK) “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY,
THIS IS MV CAT 'O MINE, MISSISSIPPI 5471 BRAVO-UNICORN.”
REPEAT 3 TIMES...
SAY LOCATION (READ LAT/LONG GPS POSITION OFF RADIO LCD).
NATURE OF EMERGENCY: (FIRE, TAKING ON WATER, ETC). NUMBER OF PERSONS ON BOARD:
CONDITION OF ANY INJURES:
SEAWORTHINESS:
I AM CAT O' MINE, A 30 FT PILOTHOUSE POWER CATAMARAN, TWIN YAMAHA F150 OUTBOARDS, CREAM COLOR, BROWN BROW.
“I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16. THIS IS M/V CAT O'MINE, MISSISSIPPI 5471 -BRAVO-UNICORN.”
KIDS UNDER 12 REQ TO WEAR LIFEVESTS AT ALL TIMES IAW MS LAW.
STAY AWAY FROM SIDES DURING DOCKING MANUEVERS.
SHUT OFF ENGINE (NOT ‘NEUTRAL’) WHEN ANYONE IS BOARDING.
HORN ISLAND VISITORS CENTER: 875-0823.
DMR MARINE PATROL: 1-800-294-5551
DMR REPORT OILED WILDLIFE: 866 557 1401
COAST GUARD EMERGENCY SEARCH AND RESCUE 24H/DAY:
GULFPORT 863-5818. NON-SAR 863-5858
COAST GUARD PASCAGOULA 769-5600. NON-SAR 769-5600.
COAST GUARD DAUPHIN IS. (251) 861 8602/5008
COAST GUARD NEW ORLEANS 504 846 6181
COAST GUARD DESTIN 850-244 7147
MEMBER: SEA TOW OF BILOXI 374-1092. MBR #
PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE: POLICY # 32439213-0
CLAIMS 1 800 925 2886
FUEL SPILLS:
MS DMR OIL SPILL RESPONSE:
866 448 5816
NOTIFY COAST GUARD, NATL POLLUTION RESPONSE CENTER (1-800-424-8802)
DITCH/ABANDON SHIP ACR FLOATING BAG:
SIDE POCKET: FLOATING ICOM IC-M36 VHF
4 DAY/NITE FLARES EXP 6/17, 9/14
FLARE GUN, 4 FLARES EXP 9/15
2 PELICAN LED FLASHLIGHTS
ACR NITE SIGNAL
GREATLAND LASAR SIGNAL
FIRE STARTER EXP 9/18
LIFEBOAT MATCHES NEW 11/11
Port (counter-rotating)
YAMAHA LF150TXR
X 1012701
64P D
Stbd: (right hand rotation):
YAMAHA F150TXR
X 1102783
63P D
spark plugs NGK 6376 LFR5A-11
props:
survey, 3 x 14.5 x 17p aluminum
2014 Solas, 4 blade 14.5 x 17p al.
gearcase lube gaskets (upper/lower) Yam part #
97080-06030 x4
FEET CABLE TIE KEY
AT HULL BOTTOM 1 RED
5 feet 1 BLACK
10 1 GREEN
15 1 GREEN 1 BLACK
20 2 GREEN
25 2 YELLOW 1 BLACK
30 3 YELLOW
35 3 YELLOW 1 BLACK
40 4 BLUE
50 5 BLUE
60 6 BLUE
70 1 RED
Before chain joiner link 2 RED
At chain joiner link 1 ORANGE
At chain/line splice 3 RED
THEN 200' of .5" line
TRIP TICKET
DATE GAL IN TANK (75 X2 CAP) Gas used zero’d out? Gas gal used
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hope this helps you start your own custom templates.
Cheers!
John