Here are a couple of safety precautions to take before, during and after your boating experience. You should make sure you know how to properly perform each of these tasks to ensure a safe boating experience. We have listed the “must knows,” to doing everything the correct way to keep you and your family safe!

Pre-Launch:

1. Check the weather forecast. Ensure radio is on board to receive updates.
2. Ensure all necessity items are on board and secure (see list).
3. Check fuel, engine oil, coolant levels, lights and battery.
4. Visually inspect all dock lines and fenders.
5. Ensure drain plug is in place.
6. Ensure lower unit or motor is raised.
7. Unplug trailer lights.
8. Undo all straps and safety chains.

* NEVER DRINK ALCOHOL AND PILOT A BOAT BE MINDFUL OF YOUR WAKE!!! *

Loading / Trailering:

1. Approach loading dock with caution and at slow speed.
2. Raise lower unit or motor.
3. Attach boat to trailer winch & wind tightly - secure winch.
4. Connect trailer lights. Check operation of all lights.
5. Secure safety straps & chains.
6. Secure all dock lines & other loose items.

Necessities List:

* Boat key, registration/inspection, fishing license, fire extinguisher, personal flotation device (for each passenger and one throw-able), flashlight, anchor & rope, oar, flares, horn/whistle, radio/cell phone, depth finder, GPS, compass, tool box, jumper cables, utility knife, first aid kit, waterproof sunscreen (SPF 15)

* These are suggestions only. Read all owner and operator manuals! *