PRE-CRUISE CHECK LIST FOR CHARTER BOATS
		Before you leave the dock with your Charter Boat, you should thoroughly check over the boat and equipment.  Here is a list of what to check.
	PERSONAL FLOATATION [  ] Life Jacket for each person [  ] Throw Ring FIRE EXTINGUISHERS [  ] Locate all fire extinguishers and make sure they are charged DISTRESS SIGNALING [  ] Check Flares, Sound Producing Device and Mirror NAVIGATION LIGHTS [  ] Make sure all Navigation Lights are opoerational. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM [  ] Locate Electrical Breakers, check all switches and accessories. [  ] Check Interior and Exterior Lights [  ] Check the Batteries. Make sure water level is full and  check cables. MECHANICAL [  ] Check engine(s) and Generator (Oil, Transmission Fluid, Cooling Fluid levels) [  ] Check Water Intake Strainer ANCHORING AND DOCKING [  ] Check the Anchor and Rode. Make sure they are easily accessable. [  ] Check Docking Lines and make sure you have enough. BILGES [  ] Check to be sure Bilges are reasonably dry and that Bilge Pumps are working. [  ] Clean up any spills or waste to prevent accidental overboard discharge WATER SYSTEM [  ] Make sure all water faucets are working and not leaking. [  ] Check Hot Water Heater for operation and leakage. [  ] Check all water connections. HEAD(S) [  ] Check each Head and make sure toilets are working properly and not clogged. [  ] Check Hand Pumps and make sure they move free and easy. [  ] Check Intake and Discharge functions. DINGHY [  ] Check Dinghy over physically for damage and/or leaks [  ] Must have OARS, ANCHOR and LINE and BAILING BUCKET OUTBOARD MOTOR [  ] Check the Outboard Motor physically. [  ] Check Oil, Fuel Line, Propeller and Tilt Release. [  ] Start motor and let run for 5 minutes to make sure it is running alright and       that the fuel is not contaminated. SAILING VESSELS [  ] Check Sails [  ] Lines [  ] Steering [  ] All Mechanical Parts