PURSUIT 2470 WALKAROUND Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 69)

2470 WALKAROUND

10.3 Pre-Cruise System Check

Before Starting the Engines

• Check the weather forecast. Decide if the planned cruise can be made safely.

• Be sure all required documents are on board.

• Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on board and operative. This should include items

like the running lights, spotlight, life saving devices, etc. Please refer to Chapter 9 for

additional information on safety equipment.

• Make sure you have signal kits and flare guns aboard, and they are current and in good

operating condition.

• Be sure you have sufficient water and other provisions for the planned cruise.

• Leave a written message listing details of your planned cruise with a close friend ashore (Float

Plan). The float plan should include a description of your boat, where you intend to cruise,

and a schedule of when you expect to arrive in the cruising area and when you expect to return.

Keep the person informed of any changes in your plan to prevent false alarms. This

information will tell authorities where to look and the type of boat to look for in the event you

fail to arrive.

• Check the amount of fuel on board. Observe the “rule of thirds”: one third of the fuel for the

trip out, one third to return and one third in reserve. An additional 15% may be consumed in

rough seas.

• Check the water separating fuel filters for water.

• Check the oil in the engine oil tanks.

• Set the battery selector switches as desired.

• Check the bilge water level. Look for other signs of potential problems. Monitor for the scent

of fuel fumes.

• Test the automatic and manual bilge pump switches to make sure the system is working

properly.

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