Boating Checklist,
Small Boating Checklist
(aka: Boat Checklist or Small Boat Checklist), v09

• Non-Motorized Small Boat Checklist (Canoe, Kayak, ...)
• Motorized Small Boat Checklist

Non-Motorized Small Boat Checklist
(Canoe, Kayak, ...)

[ ] Pick Up Point, Float Plan Arrangements / 
    Coordination / Itinerary, 
    Shared with outside party(ies)
[ ] Survival / Safety Equipment:
[ ]   Bailer, Bucket, Sponge, Hand Pump, Hose
[ ]   First Aid Kit, Water Proof
      (See Group Outing First Aid Kit Checklist)
[ ]   Life Vests, PFD's, Floating Seats
[ ]   Flares, Gun
[ ]   Water Container, Full (Other Bevg's Too),
      Potable Water, Water Bottles
[ ]   Life Vests / Preservers
[ ]   Duct Tape, Emergency Hole Repair Kit
[ ]   Knife: Pocket / Fillet
[ ]   Emergency Whistle, Flash Light, Mirror
[ ]   Emergency Matches / Lighter (Wet Strikers Don't)
      Magnesium Strikers always work but makes spark,
      Not flame
[ ]   Food, Appropriate Drink
[ ]   Rope, Extra, Towing
[ ] Navigation:
[ ]   Comass
[ ]   Charts, Maps
[ ]   Loran, Navigation Receiver and Frequencies
[ ]   Waterproof Floating GPS, Satalite Receiver
[ ] Communications: 
[ ]   Radio (2 Way, Wx, AM/FM, VHF), 
[ ]   Phone (Satellite, Cellular)
[ ]   Self Defense Item, if necessary
[ ] Boat Equip:
[ ]   Anchor, Appropriate
[ ]   Oars / Paddles (Extra Unit(s) Tied to Boat)
[ ]   Air Horn, Whistle, Sound Generator
[ ]   Flood Light, HD Battery Spot Light, Battery(ies) & Spare(s)
[ ]   Seats, Condition
[ ]   Kneeling Pads
[ ]   Seat, Mattress Pads
[ ]   Boat cover, Body Seal 
[ ]   Nets, Fish 
     1st RULE of Fishing, 
     Nothing gets placed on top of the net(s)!
      See Fishing
[ ]   Night Lights & Batteries, All checks OK
[ ]   Drain Plug(s) Closed/Plugged
[ ]   Radar Reflector (especially necessary in big water
      and shipping channels)
[ ] Food & Beverage:
[ ]   Water, Potable
[ ]   Appropriate Sized Ice Chest (Sandwich & Soda) 
[ ]   Straps, Tie Down Equipment
[ ]   Ice
[ ]   Waterproof Storage Container(s) for Key Equipment and
      Clothing
[ ] Personal:
[ ]   Emergency Allergy Medicine
[ ]   Hat(s), Sun Glasses, Cases
[ ]   UV Screen, Lip Balm
[ ]   Rain Wear (Poncho, Top, Pants, 
      Neoprene Gloves)
[ ]   Water Proof / Non Slip Footwear
[ ]   Bug Repellent
[ ] Spare: 
[ ]   Clothing / Footwear
[ ]   Cash, Change
[ ]   Camera, Film, Waterproof, Cable, Memory, Link Ware
[ ] Sanitation:
[ ]   Toilet Paper, Baby Wipes
[ ]   "P" Bottle, Pack Out Toilet Materials, Lady "J"
[ ]   Trowel, Cat Hole
[ ]   Trash Bags, Trash Container
[ ]   Mini Potty, Bags, Ties, Chemical Treatment
[ ] Trailer & Condition, See Trailer
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Motorized Small Boat Checklist

[ ] Validate Everything, in previous, 
    Non-Motorized Boats Checklist Non-Motorized Boat 
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[ ] Keys, Ignition System OK    
[ ] CHARGE BATTERY, Check Spot / Flash Light Batteries
[ ] Radio, Test, Batteries
[ ] Boat Registration, Current
[ ] Propper Boat Markings, Stamps, Certs
[ ] Insurance
[ ] Lights, Tested & Working
[ ] Fuel (Full or needs filling at [ ] next fuel station)
[ ] Fuel Mix (oil, other)
[ ] Fuel Containers
[ ] Fuel Line, Pump, and Connector, Codition OK
    and not leaking (idle and under pressure)
[ ] Fire Extinguisher (Current Insp, ABC Rated)
[ ] Porta Potty, Poncho, Blue Stuff
[ ] Emergency Paddles / Oars
[ ] Steering free and clear
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