captain's arrival Quick list

If the boat is tied in a diamond pattern, run the shore power cable under the line going from the piling to the starboard cleat. That way, when tension shifts, the line won’t lift or snag the cable.

Bilges Pump, in automatic

Verify 1st mate did his post charter Check list.

Battery Chargers On

Make en inventory of all USCG requirements. Flares, light signal, Horn, radios, life vest count.

Fenders in position

Bow seating area Cover on

If docked at Bahia Mar, lines from opposite side of docking keeping the boat away from touching the dock.

Reef lines correctly stowed, (no hanging spaghetti)

No finger marks at the screens

All hatches closed. All doors Closed?

Boat is secured for wind, blinders, shades, towels, etc. Nothing left loose or “hanging by a hair” that could blow away.

Screens Covered by Covers

Shore Power Connected and Boat Energized (loop on railing, not on fiberglass)

Only Salon AC unit ON, set in cool and 77 degrees, cabin doors open

Make sure engines are not only stopped, but powered off.

report fuel levels.

make sure nothing electric is left outdoor (fun, vacuums, radios, ear pods )

report water levels

Lights off.