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Built in Fuel System. Before Fueling. Fuel in daylight when possible Tie boat securely to dock Put out all flames; no smoking Shut off engines/electrical equipment Close doors, hatches, portholes Have fire extinguisher close at hand Have all passengers leave the boat. While Fueling.
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Built inFuel System B 97 08-01
Before Fueling • Fuel in daylight when possible • Tie boat securely to dock • Put out all flames; no smoking • Shut off engines/electrical equipment • Close doors, hatches, portholes • Have fire extinguisher close at hand • Have all passengers leave the boat BS 98 01-12-1 - B 97 08-02
While Fueling • Keep nozzle in contact with filler pipe • Estimate fuel needed • Fill only 95% full BS 98 01-12-2 - B 97 08-03
After Fueling • Close filler pipe opening • Wipe up any spillage - leave wipers on shore • Open all portholes, doors, hatches • Check fuel lines, tanks, and filters for leaks • Turn on bilge blower, if so equipped • Sniff bilge for vapors - run blower until you are sure there are no fumes BS 98 01-12-4 - B 97 08-04
Vessel Required Equipment • Checklist • Operators license and/or certificate • Boat registration/documentation • Life preserver for each person • Throwable flotation aid, if required • Fire extinguisher, if required • Visual distress signals, if required • Horn and/or bell BS 98 01-13-1 - B 97 08-06-1
Additional RecommendedEquipment BS 98 01-13-2 - B 97 08-06-2
Typical Coast GuardCapacity Placard BS 98 01-14-3 - B 97 08-09
Trimming the Boat Down by the bow Down by the stern Correctly trimmed BS 98 01-14-4 - B 97 08-10
Departure Check List • Disconnect all shore utility lines • Check for nearby boats, persons in water • Release dock lines • Proceed slowly under minimum power • Take in fenders BS 98 01-15 - B 97 08-11
Getting Underway Wind From Ahead Or Off The Pier BS 98 01-16 - B 97 08-12-1
Getting Underway Wind From Astern WIND B 98 01-17 - B 97 08-12-2
Getting Underway Wind Toward The Pier B 98 01-18 - B 97 08-12-3
Train an AlternateSkipper • To stop the engine/drop the sails • To use the radio in an emergency and if possible • To anchor the boat • To return the boat to its mooring B 97 08-16