Pre departure Cat 53 task card

make sure we have 14 life vests on board

Make sure paperwork is on board, Bareaboat charter agreement signed, Captain and Mate agreement

Location Sharing

Radios On board

STB bathroom: Paper towel, clean head, hand towell, empty trash can, wiped faucets

Port cabins: Bed stretched, Nothing on it. Nothing on side tables.

Seats Cover towels on Board

JBL Boombox on board

Fans On Board

Ensure all visible bird droppings are completely removed

Water Tanks are full

Tables and counters must be clear. No silverware left out to dry. If any silverware is present, dry it with a paper towel and place it in the drawer

STB cabins: Bed stretched, Nothing on it. Nothing on side tables.

Make sure horn is at the helm

floating mats if hired

make sure horn is on board

Turn On freezer

water tanks full. If not connect hose and allow to fill uo while doing next task

make sure 3 flares are on board

Turn on Frige

On a cold radiator, open the radiator cap and LOOK INSIDE. You should see coolant/liquid in the radiator. If low, refill with GREEN coolant only. When finished, put the radiator cap back on and MAKE SURE IT IS CLOSED TIGHT.

Check the engine oil level using the DIPSTICK. If the oil is below MIN, add oil through the OIL FILL CAP ON TOP OF THE VALVE COVER. Do NOT pour oil into the dipstick tube. When finished, reinstall the oil fill cap tightly and put the dipstick back in completely.

Push on the belt with your finger. It should feel tight, not loose. If you’re not sure, take a picture and report it. Do not adjust it

Make sure shore power is disconnected

Make sure all generator loads are OFF at the master switch. Do not start the generator under load.

START GENERATOR — Press the green switch ones and wait . the generator has to fire up.

Immediately confirm that seawater is coming out of the exhaust/cooling discharge. NO WATER = SHUT DOWN GENERATOR IMMEDIATELY.

Once the generator is running normally and cooling water is flowing, switch the generator load ON.

Turn on the air-conditioning units.

Make sure fridge is empty and clean. Wipe it

Make sure you have a bottle opener on board