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60 Point Boat Checklist

Started by Eli, January 17, 2016, 03:45:55 PM

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Eli

60-POINT BASS BOAT CHECKLIST

    Bow-eye; inspect for looseness, cracks
    Navigation light; clean connections on pole and socket, wires secure, test
    Trolling motor; prop good and shaft clear of fishing line
    Trolling motor foot control; wiring clean, tight
    Bow electronics; mounts, wiring, connections
    Bow controls/switches; tight connections; function
    Bow power panel; circuit breakers/fuses good
    Front livewell; hose connections/fittings/sprayers
    Remove unused tools, gear from all lockers, organize
    Forward storage lockers; inspect seals, locks, hinges
    Front seat; brackets and bolts secure; replace bad/missing snaps
    Metal seats; check and tighten all mounting screws/bolts
    Bow pedestal seat; check mounting screws/bolts, lube pedestal adjusters
    Rod lockers; repair loose carpet, broken organizers, drooping wiring looms
    Console(s); make sure it's secure
    Wiring under the console; fix loose, hanging wires
    Helm; steering wheel, steering cables/hoses tight lubed
    Steering wheel trim controls; secure, tight connections
    Hydraulic steering; reservoir filled, system bled
    Instrument panel; inspect and tighten/clean all wiring/connections
    Gauges; check function of all, replace those defective
    Console switches; inspect, repair or replace as needed
    Shift/throttle control; secure, cables adjusted properly, lubricated
    Fuel tank switch; inspect and test
    Foot throttle; base secure, moving parts lubricated, cable adjusted
    Windscreen(s); secure, clean; replace if broken
    Glovebox; secure, clean, hinges & lock work properly
    Cockpit seats; check snaps, mounts, straps, hinges
    Under-seat compartments; clean out, check seals and hinges
    Livewell controls; check operation, adjust linkages
    Cockpit carpet; secure loose edges, clean
    Aft storage compartments; check and repair hinges, seals, locks
    Battery compartment; clean, secure loose, hanging wiring
    Battery trays; remove batteries, tighten tray mounting bolts, clean
    Batteries; check cables for fraying, clean terminals, tighten connections
    Hydraulic jackplate pump; tight hoses, fittings and wiring
    Bilge pumps; hose connections ; mounts; wiring
    Livewell pump(s); hoses not kinked, clamps and fittings tight
    Fuel filler; check and tighten mounting screws; tighten filler hose clamp
    Fuel tanks; tighten filler and fuel line connections
    Fuel tank sender; tighten mounting screws and clean/reconnect wires
    Engine mounting bolts; tight
    Engine steering; bolts tight, fittings greased
    Manual jackplate; engine and transom attachment bolts tight
    Hydraulic jackplate; mounting bolts and fitting tight; slide lubricated
    Prop shaft; remove prop, clean fishing line from base, check seal, lube
    Prop; inspect for cracks, dings, re-install, tighten
    Engine fuel filter; replace; connections tight
    Engine water filter (4-strokes); drain and/or replace cartridge
    Engine; lube throttle/shift mechanisms; grease fittings
    Engine; clean out speedometer pitot hole on front of skeg
    Stern light; clean pole and socket connections; check wiring connections, test
    Rub rail; remove to inspect for loose/missing screws, replace
    Transom; check transducer and speedo paddle wheel if so rigged
    Fiberglass hull; clean, inspect for cracks, repair minor gelcoat dings
    Aluminum hull; clean, inspect/repair loose/missing rivets or broken welds
    Hull; replace registration numbers if they are faded or missing
    First Air kit; refill or replace with new one, place under driver seat
    Fire Extinguisher; fully charged, still within date
    Safety flares; put two new packs along side the First Aid kit
    Dock lines; replace old frayed ones with new, store in side locker
    Anchor; place in compartment along with 100-feet of new anchor rope

Eli