This was posted by FastJeff Perry in another section of the forum. Some of the items are specific to his boat setup. As we pick up some other useful to-do's, we will add them here.

Slip Leaving List:

1. Port Perko switch On/ Starboard Perko switch to BOTH
2. Blowers, GPS, Trim Tabs, Depth Finder ON
3. Dink boat secured with chain and damper line
4. Turn down refrigerator to setting “2” and lock
5. Vee berth port holes and galley windows closed
6. Loose items stored, blinds up and tied, curtains pulled aside
7. Start engines. Engine alarm to ON.
7a (Editor add) Check oil level. Some check battery water every trip.
8. Check gauges, and check water flow at exhausts
9. Main AC (power & air conditioner) switches and water heater to OFF. Important to do this before next step or things could fry including captain/mate.
10. Disconnect power cord
11. Disconnect stern lines
12. Remove spring line
13. Pole the boat out (we bow in)


Leaving the Marinette for Home List:

1. Remember to take the (to do/ items needed) list home!
2. Bilge pumps on AUTO and TESTED!
3. Both Perko switches to OFF
4. Dink boat secured, motor covered, and locked
5. All lines double checked (including dink boat clip lines)
6. Hot water heater OFF
7. Refrigerator locked
8. Cabin windows closed and locked--CHECK
9. Vee berth windows open and rope locker door open
10. Shades and blinds closed
11. Things going home (check your List, stupid)
12. Ring buoy, flag, blue chest and chairs inside


Jeff

Peter:

I assume you have a switch/ breaker at the shore power box that you de-energize BEFORE removing the power cord (and re-energize AFTER reconnecting it). If not, your power cord contacts are arching like crazy everytime.

I know it's the first!

Jeff