Smooth Sailing or Epic Failing
If staff forgets to check this before a boat leaves the dock, our boat may not make it back.
Fuel level (at least 75% full!)
The amount of time prior to the first scheduled reservation which staff should arrive onsite to begin the opening checklist duties
45 minutes - 1 hour
By law, Florida boaters must have this form of identification on them while operating a vessel. Without it, FBC staff cannot allow them to check-out a vessel.
Driver's License (physical copy)
What is the maximum number of guests a member can bring on a pontoon boat?
12
How many fire extinguishers are required to be onboard a vessel 26' or greater in length?
Not checking the tides before heading out could result in this embarrassing situation.
Running aground (or beaching...not the good kind)
This method of neatly coiling a line on deck prevents tripping hazards, protects the rope from wear, and keeps the boat looking shipshape.
When a member returns the boat to the dock after a reservation, staff must secure the bow and stern lines, then instruct the boat operator turn off the engine and trim it up to check for this type of damage.
Prop and skeg
By Florida law, children ages ____ & under must wear a proper fitting PFD while underway on boats under 26 feet.
6 & under
As a safety measure, dock staff are required to stop what they’re doing to offer “_____ to _____” support to any/all members & guests getting on or off an FBC vessel
Wrist to wrist
If a boat won’t start, checking this piece of equipment might save you from an embarrassing call for help.
Kill switch
This essential floatation device must be onboard and immediately accessible in case of an emergency.
Type IV Throwable Cushion
Double Decker Pontoons
2
When checking out a member on a double decker pontoon, dock staff must warn members that if they plan to use the slide they must be anchored in at least ____ feet of water?
5 feet
This VHF channel is used by boaters to hail the U.S. Coast Guard in an emergency situation.
VHF Channel 16
The Daily First Trip Inspection Form must be completed on every vessel in the fleet except for vessels with this designated status in Fleetio & the reservation system
Under-maintenance
In order to legally operate a vessel in the State of Florida, boat operators are required to show dock staff proof of NASBLA Certification Course completion if they were born on or after January 1st of what year?
1988
According to FL law, boat operators on vessels 26' or less are required to use this piece of safety equipment when operating a vessel above idle speed.
Kill switch
Name one portion of the check-out process which dock staff is required to physically hand the iPad over to the member to complete
1.) Terms and Conditions
2.) Vessel Equipment Checklist