Jet Pre-Boating Checklist

	Check Daily	Best Practice
Steering operates freely and is robust and in sound condition	☑	☑
All threaded fittings must have effective locking system i.e., tie wire, Nyloc nut etc.		☑
A chain guide must be fitted to chain and sprocket systems.		☑
Throttle operates freely, and cable connections are secure and in good condition	☑	☑
Minimum of two return springs, with either spring capable of closing the throttle.		☑
Fuel lines & Tanks - Well secured and in good condition with no leaks	☑	☑
Appropriate NZ Fuel Line Standard for the fuel type used.Fuel filler to either drain overboard or have a spillage containment system.		☑
Fuel Filter - With water trap unless using an EFI engine.		☑
Fuel Shut Off Valve Top of tank outlet, the fuel line to shut-off valve must be above top of tank. Bottom of tank outlet, the shut off valve must be fitted directly to fuel tank.		☑
Breathers - Vented overboard and 300mm of separation from any uncooled part of the exhaust.		☑
Electrical - All Battery terminals, electrical plugs & wiring is secure and good condition.	☑	☑
Battery isolating switch to be fitted		☑
Mechanical - Exposed moving parts must be enclosed.		☑
Seats, battery, and windscreens must be well secured.		☑
Collared PFD/Lifejacket is recommended. Check condition of all PFD/Lifejackets.		☑
Bow Rope - 10m minimum length and 12 mm diameter attached to bow eye.		☑
Bilge pump - In good working condition. Electric with min capacity of 4400 litres p/hour		☑
Fire extinguisher - ATC or AFFF multi-purpose foam, min capacity 1.75 litre is recommended. Service certificate within the previous 12 months		☑
First Aid kit - As per JBNZ Safety Handbook plus thermal blanket and safety matches or lighter.		☑
Communication - Two forms on board. Vhf radio, cell phone, Satellite phone, PLB etc. Channel 6 is preferred with Channel 8 as backup.		☑
Two paddles		☑
Tools and reasonable spares		☑
Knife to be accessible to release ropes in an emergency.		☑
JBNZ registration sticker affixed to boat and trailer.		☑
Flame Arresters - Where carbs or air inlets are enclosed, flame arresters are to be fitted. Metal Mesh acceptable with at least 28 wires per 25 mm.		☑
All Boats must be silenced to 80 dBa as per JBNZ Safety Handbook.		☑

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