Does anyone have a checklist for taking out their boat? It seems like I'm always forgetting something. VHF, hat, sunscreen etc. If you've got a checklist post it up!! I want to create a nice spreadsheet to keep from forgetting stuff.
Well, ... no.
What I do have is a toolbox with things I might need at the boat. So I have specific tools, like pliers and a couple of screwdrivers and a knife and some electrical tape. and a 3/8" ratchet with a socket for the rudder bolts, .... well you get the picture. That way I have the pliers when I need them. It means owning duplicates for some items, but I'm told buying tools is a man's prerogative. Plus a few parts and some special purpose tools, like a rudder tension adjustment huge screwdriver. It's a Hobie thing.
My thought was you could extend that idea to "The Boat Box", so that the VHF, hats for the family and spares, sunscreen, etc. would all normally be there and you could just pick it up and go.
Shut up, sheet in, trap out.
This is what we use and it definitely keeps us from forgetting things. We have multiple boats so it sort of reflects different rigging setups.
Catamaran Sailing Checklist
(1) Manual for catamaran
(2) Rigging Bag
(3) Boom With Mainsheet and Blocks
(4) Rudders-Make Sure Rudder pins Are Packed
(5) Rudder Stick
(6) Main Sail
(7) Jib Sail-Make Sure Sheet And Blocks Are Packed
(8) Christmas Tin And Prindle Parts Tub
(9) Jib Sheet Preventer
(10) Sailbag- Pfd's,Wetsuit,Gloves,Booties,Sun Glasses,Sun Screen,Towel,Dry Clothes,Harnesses
(11) Paddles
(12) Tool Bag
(13) Drain Plugs
(14) License Plate
(15) Spare Tire
(16) Telo-Cat
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