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Boater’s Checklist

For improved safety and enjoyment, check each of these items:

• Read both the engine and the boat operator manuals.
• Drain plug (Securely in place?)
• Propeller Condition (Prop nut tight and secured, no cracked

or bent blades, prop turns freely?)

• Steering System (Working smoothly and properly, self 

locking nuts in place?)

• Battery (Fully charged, cable terminals clean and tight?)
• Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded?)
• Weather conditions (Safe to go out?)
• Fuel and Oil (Sufficient for trip, check bilge area for gas 

odor, no leaks?)

• Hoses and Connectors (No leaks or damage?)
• Electrical Equipment (Lights, horn, pumps, etc.?)
• Safety Equipment (Fire extinguisher, bailer, paddle, anchor 

and line, mooring lines, signaling device, tool kit, first aid 
kit, first aid manual?)

• Personal Flotation Devices for all occupants
• Float Plan submitted to Responsible Person (Verbal or 

written?)

• Fuel (Sufficient for trip, check bilge area for gas odor?)
• Control Lever in Neutral
• Capacity Plate (Are you overloaded?)
• Personal Flotation Devices for all occupants
• Seating (Everyone in proper place?)
• Engine Stop Switch and Lanyard (Operational and securely 

fastened?)

• No one in water near boat
• Keep firm and continuous grip on steering wheel
• Engine Cooling Water Valve open

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