CL-01POWERBOAT DEPARTUREA practical pre-departure check for a recreational powerboat.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistTrip and conditionsCheck current marine/inland forecast for the operating area.Check active warnings, watches and advisories.Check tide, current or river level where relevant.Confirm daylight and expected return time.Review route, hazards and fuel stops.File or share a Float Plan when appropriate.VesselDrain plug fitted where required. [VESSEL]Seacocks in required operating positions. [VESSEL]Bilge level normal.Bilge pumps tested or status confirmed. [VESSEL]Fuel quantity checked.Engine oil/coolant checks completed as required. [VESSEL]Battery state and battery-switch configuration checked. [VESSEL]Steering and controls free.Propulsion area clear.Navigation lights operational if they may be required.Blower used before starting gasoline inboard machinery as required. [VESSEL]Engine instruments normal after start.Cooling-water indication normal where visible. [VESSEL]Required and emergency equipmentCorrect wearable PFD available for each person.PFDs serviceable and readily accessible.Throwable device aboard and immediately available where required.Fire extinguishers present, serviceable and accessible where required.Sound-producing device available.Visual distress signals aboard where required.VHF/communications available for the operating area.First-aid kit aboard.Anchor and rode suitable for intended waters.Required registration/documentation aboard.State-specific equipment checked. [LOCAL]Crew and deckPassenger briefing completed.Lines and fenders ready for departure and then stowed safely.Loose gear secured.People seated or positioned safely.Engine cut-off switch link attached when required and appropriate.Carbon-monoxide hazards briefed where relevant.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-02SAILBOAT DEPARTUREPre-departure check for a recreational sailing vessel under sail and auxiliary power.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistConditions and routeForecast and marine hazards reviewed.Wind direction and expected changes reviewed.Tide/current reviewed where relevant.Route, depth, bridges and restricted areas reviewed.Float Plan shared when appropriate.Hull and systemsBilge condition checked.Required seacocks checked. [VESSEL]Battery state checked.Fuel level for auxiliary engine checked.Engine fluids checked as required. [VESSEL]Auxiliary engine started and controls verified where planned for departure.Cooling-water indication checked. [VESSEL]Steering checked.RigStanding rigging visually checked.Running rigging free to run.Halyards correctly led.Sheets rigged and free.Reefing system ready.Sail covers/ties removed at appropriate time.Boom and deck clear.Winch handles and sailing controls available.Sail-drive/outdrive position confirmed. [VESSEL]SafetyPFDs ready.Harness/tether equipment ready if planned. [OPTIONAL/OFFSHORE]Throwable device ready where required.Fire extinguishers checked where required.VHF operational.Navigation lights checked.Sound signal available.Visual distress signals checked where required.Passenger/crew briefing completed.DepartureFender and dock-line plan agreed.Wind/current effect on berth understood.Crew know which line is released first.Propeller area clear before engaging propulsion.Machinery-propelled sailing vessel displays required lights/shapes when applicable.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-03TRAILER LAUNCHLaunch efficiently without blocking the ramp or losing control of vessel or trailer.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistPrepare away from rampDrain plug installed where required.Required vessel gear loaded.Bow line attached.Stern line attached if useful.Fenders positioned.Battery switch configured. [VESSEL]Fuel system ready.Transom straps removed at the appropriate stage.Motor support removed/configured for launch. [VESSEL]Bow winch and safety connection remain secured until boat control is assured.Trailer-light/electrical procedure followed. [VESSEL]RampRamp surface and water conditions assessed.Ramp cleared of people behind vehicle/trailer.Reverse slowly.Use spotter if available.Apply parking brake before leaving tow vehicle.Use wheel chock where conditions call for it. [OPTIONAL]Immerse trailer only as far as needed.Maintain positive control of vessel.Release bow restraint only when launch is controlled.Start engine only when depth and propulsion clearance are appropriate. [VESSEL]Move vessel to courtesy dock or holding area.Move vehicle/trailer away from ramp promptly.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-04TRAILER RECOVERYRecover and secure a trailer boat without creating ramp or highway hazards.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistBefore entering rampLines ready.Winch strap/cable checked.Trailer guides checked.Wind/current assessed.Outdrive/motor position suitable. [VESSEL]Ramp power-loading rules known. [LOCAL]RecoveryTrailer backed into correct depth.Vessel aligned slowly.Winch attached.People kept clear of loaded winch line.Bow drawn fully into designed stop.Bow secured.Safety retention fitted.Vessel kept controlled while trailer leaves water.Courtesy areaDrain plug opened as appropriate and legally required.Bilges/livewells drained where required.Invasive-species clean/drain/dry requirements followed. [LOCAL]Transom straps installed.Motor/outdrive secured for road travel. [VESSEL]Trailer lights connected and tested.Tires/hubs visually checked.Loose gear secured.Antennas/canvas/doors secured.Final walk-around completed.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-05OFFSHORE DEPARTUREHigher-consequence departure check for travel beyond easy immediate shelter or response.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistVoyageForecast reviewed for entire route and return window.Offshore marine zones and active warnings checked.Wave height, period and swell components reviewed.Thunderstorm/tropical risk reviewed.Route and alternates planned.Safe ports/refuges identified.Float Plan filed with reliable shore contact.Expected check-in schedule agreed.Fuel plan includes vessel-specific reserve.Range calculated using realistic operating consumption.VesselFuel physically confirmed.Engine/generator fluids checked. [VESSEL]Belts, hoses and obvious leaks checked. [VESSEL]Raw-water strainers checked. [VESSEL]Bilge pumps and alarms tested.Batteries/charging system checked.Navigation electronics operational.Compass available independently of primary display.Anchor system ready.Steering system checked.Spare propulsion fluids/parts carried as appropriate. [VESSEL]Communications and locationFixed VHF operational.DSC MMSI correct.DSC radio receiving current GPS position.Handheld VHF charged. [RECOMMENDED]EPIRB registration/current battery status checked if carried.PLBs registered and carried as planned. [OPTIONAL]Mobile/satellite communications checked if carried. [OPTIONAL]SurvivalPFD appropriate for offshore conditions for each person.Throwable device ready where required.Visual distress signals current and appropriate.First-aid kit checked.Emergency water and supplies carried.Ditch bag prepared.Liferaft checked if carried.Exposure protection appropriate to water temperature.Fire extinguishing equipment checked.CrewPassenger/crew safety briefing complete.Second person knows basic vessel control.Crew know MAYDAY/DSC process.Crew know EPIRB/PLB locations.Crew know emergency shutoffs where appropriate.Watchkeeping plan established for long passages.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-06OVERNIGHT / CRUISING DEPARTUREPrepare boat, people and supplies for a trip extending beyond a normal day outing.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistRoute and reservationsRoute and alternatives reviewed.Weather checked across the trip period.Tide/current/water-level constraints checked.Marina, bridge, lock or anchorage information checked.Fuel availability confirmed where important.Float Plan/shared itinerary created.Vessel systemsFuel checked.Fresh water checked. [VESSEL]Waste tank capacity checked. [VESSEL]House batteries checked.Shore-power cable and adapters checked. [VESSEL]Generator checked. [VESSEL]Refrigeration checked. [VESSEL]Bilge systems checked.Navigation lights checked.Anchor and rode checked.SafetyPFDs and throwable device checked.VHF and DSC checked.Fire extinguishers checked.Carbon-monoxide alarms tested where fitted.Visual distress signals checked where required.First-aid kit checked.Flashlights/headlamps ready.Emergency contacts available.Living aboardFood/water suitable for planned duration.Medications aboard.Bedding/clothing appropriate.Ventilation and heating/cooling arrangements understood.Galley fuel/electrical systems secure.Waste-discharge restrictions understood. [LOCAL]My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-07PASSENGER SAFETY BRIEFINGGive everyone aboard enough information to help themselves and the operator during normal and emergency operation.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistChecklistShow where wearable PFDs are.Identify who must or should wear one now.Show throwable flotation.Explain safe seating and handholds.Explain where passengers may not sit while underway.Point out propeller danger areas.Explain swim-platform rules.Explain engine start/propulsion precautions.Show fire extinguisher location.Show VHF/radio location.Explain how to transmit a MAYDAY.Show DSC distress button if fitted.Explain person-overboard response: shout, point, throw.Explain engine cut-off switch arrangement.Explain carbon-monoxide danger around exhaust and enclosed spaces.Explain head/toilet use if relevant.Identify emergency exits if relevant.Show first-aid kit.Tell passengers what to do if the operator becomes incapacitated.For children/non-swimmers, confirm PFD fit before departure.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-08FUELINGReduce fire, explosion, spill and wrong-fuel risk during refueling.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistBefore fuelingSecure vessel.Identify correct fuel.Stop engines.Stop generators.Extinguish smoking materials/open flame.Shut down ignition sources as appropriate.Close openings where fuel vapor could enter enclosed spaces. [VESSEL]Move portable fuel tanks ashore for filling where applicable and safe.Know tank capacity and expected amount required.During fuelingMaintain nozzle/fill contact as appropriate.Stay with nozzle.Fill at controlled rate.Watch vents and level indication.Do not top off.Leave expansion space.Prevent discharge into water.After fuelingReplace fuel cap securely.Clean spills.Inspect bilge and machinery spaces for fuel odor/leakage as appropriate.Ventilate.On gasoline inboard/sterndrive installations, operate blower according to vessel labeling/manual before starting.Start only when no fuel-vapor indication remains.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-09SEVERE WEATHER / HURRICANE PREPARATIONPrepare early enough that people are not trying to save a boat when conditions are already dangerous.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistDecisionMonitor NHC/NWS forecasts and official emergency information.Know marina/hurricane-plan deadlines.Decide early whether vessel will be hauled, relocated or secured in place.Put personal evacuation and family safety ahead of vessel protection.Allow for bridge closures, fuel shortages, traffic and deteriorating weather.If haulingReserve haul-out in advance.Remove or reduce windage.Secure covers appropriately.Secure vessel to trailer/stands according to yard/manufacturer procedure.Move to location outside predicted surge/flood exposure where practicable.Never remain aboard solely to protect the boat.If remaining afloatFollow marina/harbor authority hurricane plan.Use appropriate storm mooring arrangement. [VESSEL/LOCATION]Allow for predicted surge and water-level range.Protect lines from chafe.Use properly sized lines.Remove sails and unnecessary canvas.Remove loose deck equipment.Secure hatches.Check bilge pumps and batteries.Close appropriate seacocks where the vessel plan calls for it.Document vessel condition.FinalRemove valuable portable equipment.Record insurance details.Photograph vessel.Notify marina/harbor contact.Leave the area before conditions become unsafe.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-10WINTERIZATIONProtect the actual vessel and its systems from freeze, corrosion and storage damage.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistDocumentationReview engine manufacturer winterization procedure.Review generator procedure. [VESSEL]Review freshwater/sanitation system procedures.Review air-conditioning/raw-water systems. [VESSEL]Record engine hours.Identify scheduled maintenance due.PropulsionFuel treatment performed if specified. [VESSEL]Engine oil/filter service completed if due.Cooling system winterized according to manufacturer.Raw-water components protected according to manufacturer.Outboard/outdrive drained or protected as manufacturer specifies.Gear lubricant checked/changed if required.Corrosion protection completed.Water systemsFreshwater system drained/protected. [VESSEL]Water heater handled according to manufacturer. [VESSEL]Sanitation system pumped/cleaned/protected. [VESSEL]Washdown/livewell systems drained. [VESSEL]Air conditioning/raw-water plumbing protected. [VESSEL]ElectricalBatteries charged.Battery storage/maintenance plan set.Unnecessary loads isolated.Bilge-pump power retained if vessel remains afloat.Hull/deckBilge cleaned.Hull inspected.Drains cleared.Canvas/sails removed or secured as appropriate.Moisture/ventilation plan set.Trailer serviced if applicable.Security arrangements complete.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-11SPRING RECOMMISSIONINGReverse storage procedures deliberately and verify operation before first trip.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistHull/deckHull and underwater gear inspected.Drain plug installed where applicable.Through-hulls/seacocks inspected.Propeller/shaft/outdrive inspected.Anodes checked.Steering checked.PropulsionEngine service status confirmed.Oil/coolant levels checked.Winterization components returned to operating configuration.Raw-water intake reopened where required.Strainers checked.Fuel system inspected for leaks.Batteries installed/connected correctly.Engine run and cooling confirmed.PlumbingFreshwater system recommissioned/flushed.Sanitation system checked.Water heater returned to correct configuration.Livewell/washdown systems tested.Air-conditioning/raw-water systems recommissioned.SafetyPFD inventory checked.Fire extinguishers checked.Visual distress signals checked for serviceability/date where applicable.VHF tested properly.DSC/GPS position integration checked.Navigation lights checked.Bilge pumps and alarms tested.CO/smoke alarms tested where fitted.First-aid supplies checked.First runPerform dockside leak inspection.Verify charging voltage/system indication.Verify engine instruments.Verify steering and controls.Conduct conservative first sea trial.Reinspect bilges and machinery spaces afterward.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
CL-12EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT INVENTORYConfirm equipment exists, works, is accessible and matches the vessel's actual operation.Show optional and offshore itemsPrint checklistReset this checklistFlotationOne appropriate wearable PFD per person.Correct sizes.Serviceable.Readily accessible.Throwable device where required.Inflatable PFD service indicators checked. [VESSEL]FireRequired extinguishers aboard.Correct class/type.Charge/status good.Accessible.Fixed suppression system status checked. [VESSEL]SignalingSound-producing device.Navigation lights.Visual distress signals where required.Flashlight.Signaling mirror. [OPTIONAL]CommunicationsFixed VHF.Handheld VHF. [OPTIONAL]DSC MMSI registered.GPS position reaches DSC radio.EPIRB. [OFFSHORE/OPTIONAL]PLB. [OPTIONAL]Satellite communicator/phone. [OPTIONAL]Flooding and damage controlBilge pumps.High-water alarm. [VESSEL]Soft emergency plugs.Manual pump/bailer where appropriate.Basic damage-control material. [OPTIONAL]Medical and survivalFirst-aid kit.Required personal medications.Exposure protection.Drinking water.Ditch bag. [OFFSHORE]Liferaft. [VESSEL/OFFSHORE]Ground tackleAnchor.Rode.Shackles/connectors.Secondary anchor. [OPTIONAL]Required-state overlayState-specific carriage requirements reviewed.Child PFD rules reviewed.Boater education/operator requirements reviewed.Local equipment requirements reviewed.My additionsAdd an itemAdd item
