Things You'll Need:
- Adequately Strong Boating Ropes
- Boat Trailers
- Boats
- Motorboats
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Step 1
Remove all canvas covers.
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Step 2
Ventilate all closed compartments for a minimum of 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Turn the battery switch to "All" or "Both" if the boat has a switch.
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Step 4
Turn on the bilge blower if the boat is so equipped. Run it for at least 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Perform the predeparture safety check (see "How to Do a Pre-sail Safety Check").
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Step 6
Start the engine (see "How to Start a Motorboat Outboard Motor").







