Pre -underway check list s.s 2002 310

[billnpat]

As a new boater...and ready to write down everything on a check list that the Captain shows us /does, pre-underway on our first commissioned cruise..Is there a standard scenario as to rotation order of turning on all switches upon start up and leaving the dock, and at days end upon re- docking and after the initial 4 minute cool down is over and engines are switched off, are the switches turned off in reverse order?? :huh:

 

[kindredspirit]

The first thing I would recommend doing is taking a safe boating coarse. Read through Chapmans Piloting also, tons of great info there. See if you can get into a class before the ice melts so your ready to go when the weather turns nice again.

 

[billnpat]

The first thing I would recommend doing is taking a safe boating coarse. Read through Chapmans Piloting also, tons of great info there. See if you can get into a class before the ice melts so your ready to go when the weather turns nice again.

Thanks we took one course already and getting ready to take the U.S.C.G.P.Q.course

We have the Chapman book and find it very good....

just want a list of what the norm.....

Since we have the same boat type 310, what order of switches do you follow???

 

[kindredspirit]

What switch gets turned on first? My main breakers are on all the time. The first thing I do is my fluid level checks. Engine oil, trans, no water in bilge, sniff for fumes, everything looks good downbelow. Next I close the engine hatch and turn on the blowers. I suppose that is the first switch I throw. Next I turn on the ignition switches, mine are down in the cabin then return to the helm. I start both engines one at a time and immediately look at the oil pressure gauges to make sure everything is good. I let my engines warm up while I load passengers, gear and anything else I need. Once everything is on board I remove bow line and stern line. The spring line is the last one I remove prior to getting underway. The regs state that any vessel departing the dock should sound off one prolonged blast prior to leaving the dock. This may or may not be common practice in your area. I rarely if ever see this but your circumstances may differ.

This is a VERY general list of what I do prior to departure. Our boat is slipped behind our house and I'm the ONLY one who operates it. Your checklist may need to be modified. For instance, are you positive the life jackets are still aboard and haven't been moved since you last saw them. Flares, registration, charts, etc, etc. Don't forget to check to make sure you have enough fuel to get where you want to go before leaving. Observe the 1/3 rule. This could go on and on. Chapmans is a great tool and most of this is covered inside that book.

 

[kindredspirit]

Don't forget to check the weather/wave forcast for your area and know the tides and whether or not they will affect your ability to get back into your slip!

 

[billnpat]

Thank you kindredspirit,

Very helpful, I appreciate it......:thumbsup:

 

[Tonka Boater]

Here's a link that talks about departure checklists....you might be able to assemble your own after reading through this thread.

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1814&highlight=departure+checklist