Specifications

Chapter 6 – Mission Performance

Section I. Securing Procedures

Introduction

Once a mission is complete, it is essential that boat equipment be correctly

secured to enhance subsequent equipment performance and equipment

longevity.

I.1. Procedure

The following procedure should be completed after each mission:

Step Action

1 Secure all non-essential electrical and electronic gear.

2 If operated, ensure heater is “cooled down” prior to securing.

3 Ensure all equipment necessary to moor the boat is available on

deck.

4 If necessary, lower the extendable tow light mast, folding light

arch, and VHF antennas.

5 Idle and stop engines.

6 Secure all non-essential breakers and switches on the 12-VDC

power panels.

7 Turn the battery and accessory battery switches to the off position.

8 Secure all pyrotechnics, weapons and ammunition as directed by

U.S. Coast Guard instruction or station operating requirements.

9 Check and refill all machinery fluid levels.

11 Refuel the boat and refill the heater fuel tank.

12 Wash the boat down with freshwater.

NOTE

Keeping the boat clean and neat is very important to control corrosion.

Having aluminum in contact with dissimilar metal, particularly a coppe

alloy, can cause major corrosion problems. Something as small as a

enny left in the bilge can cause serious damage. Maintaining corrosion

control is the responsibility of everyone in the crew.

The mission is not complete until the boat is ready for the next mission.

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