Check list: Launch of an F-32 and at the end of the ride

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hmc
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Post by hmc »

SORRY FORGOT . flowing as in flowing water ?
f boat ( glass )
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prowlersfish
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Post by prowlersfish »

I asume that you mean water flowing out the exhust .
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Checklist for boating:

· Life vests for each passenger
· Lifebuoy
· Red Flag
· Fire Extinguisher
· First Aid Kit
· Flashlight and extra batteries
· A functioning horn
· All necessary papers
· Second anchor with line ready

· Fresh water tanks filled enough
· Fuel tank filled enough

· Open hatches first, do sniff test. Then turn blowers on for about 4 minutes
· Shore power off and unplug the cable from shore
· Turn on main electrical switch
· Battery charger works

· Open the engine hatch
· Check engine oil level
· Check bilge for water and make sure bilge pumps run with manual switch ON
· Turn fuel valve
· Start engines and look for leaks in engine room
· Cooling water is flowing
· Close the engine room hatch

· Remove lines and leave the dock

· Check gear oil 1 x per month
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· Keep the blowers running after ride until the engines cooled down



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Greetings - Heiner
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