Hawthorne Bay "Quick Start" & Operating Checklists

First Thing Each Day:

    • Check engine oil, coolant.
    • Check under-engine oil pads. Okay?
    • Check fuel tank levels.
    • Check holding tank. Need pumping?
    • Turn off anchor light if illuminated.


Starting Engines:

    • All lines clear of propellers and on deck.
    • Items running on AC evaluated vis-a-vis the Inverter and generator.
    • Close salon door so exast fumes are kept out
    • Start Engines:
    • Throttles at “idle” and shifts in “Neutral”
    • Turn engine key to "on", wait for green preheat indicator to turn-off
    • Turn engine key past "on" to engage starter


Leaving Dock: (Only 3-4 minute engine warm-up required!]

    • Shore power breaker "off", cord removed, and stowed on board.
    • Lines removed as appropriate.
    • Fenders hauled aboard and stowed.
    • Lines and other deck gear secure/stowed.
    • Doors and hatches closed and secured as appropriate.


Underway:

    • Helms person on watch at all times.
    • RPM under 1400 until engines are warm (Recommended Max cruise 2250 RPM).
    • Wake effects always in mind.


Approaching Dock:

    • Fenders out on appropriate side.
    • Trim Tabs "Up" (Bow Up)
    • Bow line OUTSIDE stanchions and bloused around to midships.
    • Engines dead slow, wheel centered for engine-only maneuvering.
    • Mate ready to secure stern first (in most circumstances).


At Dock in Marina:

    • Lines secure, including spring lines.
    • Trim Tabs "Up" (Bow Up)
    • Water heater breaker off until Inverter current settles (see "Inverters" below).
    • Shore power cord connected.
    • Shore power switch "On" to appropriate shore power location.
    • Shore power confirmed on meters.
    • Inverter "On".
    • Electric use monitored for current capacity of shore facilities.


Mooring at Buoy:

    • Skipper puts starboard side gate next to buoy with mate standing by it.
    • Mate loops 20' or so line, such as bow line, through buoy ring.
    • Mate holds two ends together, walks up side of boat to bow of boat.
    • With buoy held close to bow, line secured to each bow cleat through hawsepipe.
    • Inverter "Off" unless in use or Generator is running.
    • Please note: Most buoys in the area do not allow vessels longer than 45 feet. Hawthorne Bay is 54 LOA.


Mooring at Anchor:

    • Anchor is lowered from pulpit while boat is backed up slowly away from anchor.
    • When desired chain length out (4:1 or 5:1 scope), windlass is stopped.
    • Engines reversed "for count of five" until chain pulls up virtually straight. Note: the
    • boat is not held in reverse against a taught anchor chain!
    • Inverter "Off" unless in use or generator is running.


Overnight Checklist in Marina:

    • Shore power "On".
    • Trim Tabs "Up" (Bow Up)
    • Inverter "On".


Overnight at Anchor or Buoy:

    • Inverter "Off" to conserve batteries.
    • Trim Tabs "Up" (Bow Up)
    • Anchor light "On".
    • DC electrical items all "Off" including radios, extra lights, etc.


Upon Arising:

    • If at anchor or buoy, Inverter "On" only if necessary.
    • If necessary, run generator to charge batteries if at anchor or buoy.
    • Inverter "On" if shore power available or generator is running.
    • Turn on heat if necessary.
    • Go to top of this Hawthorne Bay checklist.