| Have there been times when you have set
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| | wheel all the way over and back several
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| out from the dock and suddenly realized
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| | times to make sure the out drive and
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| some problem exists with your boat? By
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| | rider are responding to the wheel. Check
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| keeping a pre-launch checklist, you may
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| | all of your battery connections and water
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| alleviate some annoying problems when it
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| | hoses to ensure they are sound and
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| comes to boating! Remember that this
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| | secure. Power boats are no fun when a
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| type of list is essential for most types
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| | hose springs a leak in the middle of a
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| of boating craft, even kayaks and rigid
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| | lake!Be sure to check your engine oil
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| inflatable boats. Check your PFD's to
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| | level and all fuel lines for any leaks,
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| make sure they are in good usable
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| | and of course, make sure there is enough
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| condition with no oil stains, mildew,
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| | fuel in your tank as well. Is the drain
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| rips or missing parts, etc.Keep your boat
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| | plug in and secure? Of course, if you
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| registration and documentation in a
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| | have a dinghy zodiac there might be
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| resealable plastic bag and store them in
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| | several. You would be amazed at what can
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| a safe place. Always be prepared for a
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| | happen when these are missing or loose!
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| fire and ensure that your fire
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| | Remember that running the blower to rid
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| extinguisher is fully charged and mounted
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| | your engine of toxic fumes is of utmost
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| where you can grab it as soon as you
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| | importance. After you run your blower
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| absolutely need it. Also, are all of your
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| | for a while, start the engine and check
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| dock lines in good shape and have you
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| | the oil and temperature gauges. After
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| enough of them for every situation? This
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| | the engine is warm, check them again. And
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| checklist is not the be-all and end-all
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| | finally, ensure that your boat's shifting
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| of checklists. Power boats and sailboats
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| | system works well by performing the
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| each need their own list due to obvious
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| | following task. With your boat tied to
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| differences.Are you well prepared for an
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| | the dock and the engine at idle speed,
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| emergency situation? Make sure you have
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| | put the boat in forward gear and then in
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| at least three red flares that have not
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| | reverse to be sure it is working
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| expired. Make sure your running lights
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| | properly. Now, all that is left is, bon
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| and your sound-making device (horn) are
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| | voyage!By Terry Price - Remember to
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| all in working condition. Also, are the
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| | visit- - So, you have decided you need
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| anchor itself and the lines in good
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| | set of kayak paddles?
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| seaworthy shape? Turn your steering
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