Equipment Guidelines
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Equipment Safety and Maintenance
Dinghy Storage
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Ensure correct lifting procedures at all times.
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Extra care to be taken when transporting dinghy into storage position in The Boatshed.
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Lay water drainage rags in stern of dinghy.
Dinghy Usage
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The dinghy is not to be launched if the average mean wind strength exceeds 21 Knots (39 Kph) or if the conditions are judged to be dangerous by those present.
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Dinghy to be manned by two members at all times.Members to be wearing Life Jackets as provided.Member driving dinghy to hold current Boat License.Check that oars are in the dinghy.
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Ensure that no person is in danger from the propeller when operating the electric thruster.
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Lower electric thruster only when sufficient water to prevent propeller hitting bottom and becoming damaged. When returning to shore lift electric thruster up prior to propeller hitting sand.
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Remove positive battery clip when electric thruster is not in use.
After Use
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After every use of the dinghy, and before storage, wash down all the equipment used e.g.. dinghy, electric thruster, trolley, battery, oars, life jackets.
Battery
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Use 1 amp “Plug-in” battery charger to charge battery.
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Check battery acid levels and top up with distilled water if required.
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Clean battery and terminals. Wipe terminals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Electric Thruster Maintenance
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Keep thruster clean of all rust.
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Check propeller for damage.
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Clean Battery clips and grease to prevent corrosion.
Boat Trolley
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Ensure that tyres are pumped up at all times.
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Ensure that boat is firmly locked on the trolley
B-B-Q
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After use clean BBQ plate and frame.
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Ensure gas bottle valve is closed correctly and return BBQ to Storage place.
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Check gas bottle and fill as required.
The Boatshed
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Ensure that The Boatshed is kept clean and tidy at all times.
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Ensure that none of our equipment hinders access to other people’s equipment kept in the storage place.