20 Best #boatlife Boating Tips

Good habits make for safe boating and a well cared for boat. Start and finish checklists for every trip are a great habit to get into.

Start of trip:

• Check boat for any signs of damage – report to Boatlife Society immediately if you find anything

• Check safety gear is on boat and you know where it is

• Battery on

• Engine on

• Check water out of engine and also check the flush point is closed tightly and there is no water coming out of it

• Simrad on

• Take a photo of the fuel gauge at start of trip

• Once you’re out of the marina, bring fenders inside boat

End of trip:

• Remember to put the fenders out before you dock

• Tie up securely – at least two points and a ‘springer’ if you’re backed in to help keep engine away from back of berth

• Take a photo of the fuel gauge at end of trip

• Engine off

• Battery off

• All personal gear removed - don’t forget the storage areas and to empty the ice box

• All rubbish in the bins located along the parking area

• Use fresh water hose at dock to hose down exterior and interior of boat – wipe down with clean cloth

• Pop the covers on if you know your trip is the final for the day

• Report any damage or problems to Boatlife Society