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3070 EXPRESS

12.3 Pre-Cruise 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 the Safety Equipment

chapter 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.

• Turn on the battery switches.

• 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.

THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE ON BOARD

FOR EVERY PERSON ON BOARD AND ONE THROW-OUT FLOTATION DEVICE.

CHECK THE U.S. COAST GUARD STANDARDS FOR THE CORRECT TYPE OF DE-

VICE FOR YOUR BOAT.

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PURSUIT 3070 EXPRESS Owner's Manual Page 103