Difference between revisions of "Nevermore Depart Checklist"
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** name of each person on board | ** name of each person on board | ||
** engine hours at start | ** engine hours at start | ||
| − | ** fuel gauge reading (the | + | ** fuel gauge reading (the gauge under quarter berth above nav station seat) |
| − | ** holding tank level | + | ** holding tank level (see [[Random Lore | head Lore]]) |
* check log entries of recent trips for equipment problems, supplies needed, etc | * check log entries of recent trips for equipment problems, supplies needed, etc | ||
* remove guppy. stow in bucket in aft lazarette. | * remove guppy. stow in bucket in aft lazarette. | ||
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* set lower battery switch to "1" (for the starting battery, battery #3) | * set lower battery switch to "1" (for the starting battery, battery #3) | ||
* set nav-station panel 'MAIN' breaker to 'on' | * set nav-station panel 'MAIN' breaker to 'on' | ||
| − | * open head valves (there are 2) | + | * open head valves (there are 2) (see [[Random Lore | head Lore]]) |
* fly ensign from stern | * fly ensign from stern | ||
* fly one of | * fly one of | ||
** MIT burgie from starboard spreader, or | ** MIT burgie from starboard spreader, or | ||
** radar reflector from starboard spreader | ** radar reflector from starboard spreader | ||
| − | * switch instruments ON | + | * switch instruments ON (??____ which switches ______??) |
* release steering wheel brake | * release steering wheel brake | ||
* set centerboard (usually to half-way) | * set centerboard (usually to half-way) | ||
* deploy cockpit winch-handles (1 in pocket, optionally 1 in mainsheet winch) | * deploy cockpit winch-handles (1 in pocket, optionally 1 in mainsheet winch) | ||
| − | * check that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down | + | * - |
| − | * - | + | * start engine: |
| − | * | + | ** check that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down |
| − | ** set upper battery switch to "1" or "2" (for house battery #1 or #2)) | + | ** pre-heat 10 seconds if cold starting (per [[Random Lore | engine Lore]]) |
| − | ** and immediately set lower battery switch OFF (the starting battery #3) | + | ** crank and start engine (throttle about 1/4 on) |
| + | ** check that cooling water is coming out with exhaust | ||
| + | ** check whether ammeter shows charging of battery | ||
| + | ** idle for 5 minutes if cold starting (per [[Random Lore | engine Lore]]) | ||
| + | ** set throttle so that ammeter shows charging if it didn't while idling | ||
| + | ** after running engine about 15 minutes | ||
| + | *** set upper battery switch to "1" or "2" (for house battery #1 or #2)) | ||
| + | *** and immediately set lower battery switch OFF (the starting battery #3) (see [[Random Lore | battery Lore]]) | ||
| + | * - | ||
| − | + | * prepare to sail (while on mooring, anchor) | |
| − | + | ** (these optional steps are listed mainly so that large crews can work simultaneously) | |
| − | * prepare to sail (while on mooring, anchor | + | |
| − | ** (these steps are listed mainly so that large crews can work simultaneously) | + | |
** remove sailcover and compass cover | ** remove sailcover and compass cover | ||
** release steering wheel brake | ** release steering wheel brake | ||
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QUESTION: Do we check engine oil anymore? Either e.g. (a) each sail, or (b) 1st sail of the week? | QUESTION: Do we check engine oil anymore? Either e.g. (a) each sail, or (b) 1st sail of the week? | ||
| + | QUESTION: Do we check cooling water level anymore? | ||
| + | |||
QUESTION: Do we check battery water level? maybe e.g. (a) 1st sail of week, or (b) 1st sail of month? [NOTE that Aleida had sealed batteries; N'more doesn't.] | QUESTION: Do we check battery water level? maybe e.g. (a) 1st sail of week, or (b) 1st sail of month? [NOTE that Aleida had sealed batteries; N'more doesn't.] | ||
Revision as of 19:52, 8 October 2007
This is the checklist of thing to do before getting underway.
- unlock cabin, starboard lazarette, and stern lazarette. stow locks in top drawer of nav station.
- remove companionway boards. stow in cabin.
- make log entry. include at least the following:
- date and time
- name of each person on board
- engine hours at start
- fuel gauge reading (the gauge under quarter berth above nav station seat)
- holding tank level (see head Lore)
- check log entries of recent trips for equipment problems, supplies needed, etc
- remove guppy. stow in bucket in aft lazarette.
- check bilge for water; set nav-station panel "BILGE" DOWN to pump water out
- set lower battery switch to "1" (for the starting battery, battery #3)
- set nav-station panel 'MAIN' breaker to 'on'
- open head valves (there are 2) (see head Lore)
- fly ensign from stern
- fly one of
- MIT burgie from starboard spreader, or
- radar reflector from starboard spreader
- switch instruments ON (??____ which switches ______??)
- release steering wheel brake
- set centerboard (usually to half-way)
- deploy cockpit winch-handles (1 in pocket, optionally 1 in mainsheet winch)
- -
- start engine:
- check that engine-kill pull-knob is pushed down
- pre-heat 10 seconds if cold starting (per engine Lore)
- crank and start engine (throttle about 1/4 on)
- check that cooling water is coming out with exhaust
- check whether ammeter shows charging of battery
- idle for 5 minutes if cold starting (per engine Lore)
- set throttle so that ammeter shows charging if it didn't while idling
- after running engine about 15 minutes
- set upper battery switch to "1" or "2" (for house battery #1 or #2))
- and immediately set lower battery switch OFF (the starting battery #3) (see battery Lore)
- -
- prepare to sail (while on mooring, anchor)
- (these optional steps are listed mainly so that large crews can work simultaneously)
- remove sailcover and compass cover
- release steering wheel brake
- ?? anything required about topping lift ??
- connect main halyard to main, take out slack, put winch-handle in dorade
- (left to do when go to sail: remove sail ties, raise main, optionally reef, unfurl jib)
QUESTION: Do we check engine oil anymore? Either e.g. (a) each sail, or (b) 1st sail of the week?
QUESTION: Do we check cooling water level anymore?
QUESTION: Do we check battery water level? maybe e.g. (a) 1st sail of week, or (b) 1st sail of month? [NOTE that Aleida had sealed batteries; N'more doesn't.]
