1. When you have to abandon ship !!

2. Our Boat “Folly”, Albin 32+2 Single Engine, Cummins Diesel

5. Folly Remains at Punta Gorda Marina

6. Engine Remains

7. Afterthoughts Protection of people Protection of property Coverage of Liabilities Prevention of fire or flooding incident

8. Personal Safety Keep life preservers close by or wear Rig dinghy for quick deployment Have fire extinguishers accessible Have a DSC capable VHF radio

9. Personal Property Review insurance coverage Inventory personal property on vessel Keep small valuables in ditch bag Keep ditch bag accessible Consider deductible level in insurance Photocopy credit and other important cards and boat documents.

10. Boat Owner Liability Personal Injury Property Damage Pollution Salvage

11. Fire Prevention For gasoline, run blower continuously Install fire suppression system Watch for loose or corroded electrical connections

12. Flood Prevention Provide “high water” alarm Test float switches and bilge pumps regularly Monitor condition of water hoses, through- hull fittings – replace as needed Provide connection for raw water pump to take water from bilge (use raw water pump as bilge pump).