As mentioned in my article, Three Things That All Liveaboards Must Know, I offered a free copy of the Britican Boat Safety Manual for Britican Club Members and Patreon Patrons to use. This 15-page document will provide a template for your own boat safety manual. You’ll have to chop and change according to your own boat but the bulk of the information is standard.
The document covers a basic boat operating manual in addition to procedures for Man Over Board, fire, steering malfunctions, engine failure, collision, taking on water, the location of all thru-hull fittings, how to deploy the life raft, medical emergencies, grounding, and other procedures and boat rules. This manual can be used if you’re getting your boat coded for chartering purposes or to simply have in your navigation desk as a reference for the crew, guests, and passengers.
To view my draft version Boat Safety Manual, you can see it in my Google Docs. When I update it or expand upon it I’ll let you know. I think you’ll be able to make a copy for yourself. If not, I can email you a copy if that is easier. Just email me at Kim@SailingBritican.com
