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Built inFuel System

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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 01-12-2 - B 97 08-03 United States Power Squadrons®

While Fueling

Keep nozzle in contact with filler pipe

Estimate fuel needed

Fill only 95% full

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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 untilyou are sure there are no fumes

BS 98 01-13-1 - B 97 08-06-1 United States Power Squadrons®

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

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Additional RecommendedEquipment

Anchor and Rode Docking Lines

Spare Anchor First Aid Kit

Bilge Pump/Bailer Flashlight

VHF Radio Oars/Paddles

Charts Boat Hook

Compass Tool Kit/Spare Parts

Food and Water

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Typical Coast GuardCapacity Placard

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Trimming the Boat

Down by the bow

Down by the stern

Correctly trimmed

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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

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Getting Underway Wind From Ahead Or Off The Pier

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Getting Underway Wind From Astern

WIND

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Getting Underway Wind Toward The Pier

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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