Boat Safety Protocol Inspection

1. Boat Details: Boat's License Number

2. Boat Details: Hull Identification Number

3. Boat Details: Port of Embarkation

4. Boat Details: Port of Disembarkation

5. Pre-Departure: Have I checked the latest weather report and tides/currents?

6. Pre-Departure: Have I filed a float plan?

7. Pre-Departure: Have I identified non-swimmers?

8. Pre-Departure: Have I identified a second-in-command?

9. Pre-Departure: Have I diligently accomplished the Boat Safety Equipment Checklist?

10. Pre-Departure: Have I shared with the crew and passengers the location of the safety equipment?

11. Pre-Departure: Have I demonstrated the engine shutdown technique?

12. Pre-Departure: Have I checked bilges and pump dry if there is water present?

13. Before Engine Start: Did I run the blower for at least 4 minutes? [Only applicable if gasoline is inboard]

14. Before Engine Start: Have I checked lubricating oil?

15. Before Engine Start: Have I checked fuel level?

16. Before Engine Start: Did I make sure buzzers sound on engine panel?

17. Engine Start: Have I checked the cooling water and oil pressure?

18. Engine Start: Did I try to fit and attach the kill switch lanyard?

19. On The Water: Have I familiarized myself with the waters I'm navigating?

20. On The Water: Am I using VHF radio weather channels to continuously be alert?

21. On The Water: Do I know where the nearest harbor is?

22. On The Water: Am I monitoring fuel consumption?

23. On The Water: Am I ready to lend assistance in case of emergency?

24. Return to the Dock: Have I moored the boat correctly (with bow, stern, spring lines, and fenders)?

25. Return to the Dock: Did I ensure snubbers are in place, and lines are protected from chafe?

26. Return to the Dock: Did I pump the holding tank?

27. Return to the Dock: Always-on loads (automatic bilge pump, alarms, clocks) are on?

28. Return to the Dock: Non-essential loads (running lights, VHF, Stereo, etc) are off?

29. Return to the Dock: Is the shorepower cable connected and battery on?

30. Return to the Dock: Have I filled-out, signed, and dated the logbook?

31. Return to the Dock: Have I called the person I shared the float plan with?

32. Additional Comments: