jboothe said:
This is probably more a reminder than etiquette. When using the grill and you bring your dinghy to the opposite side of the boat, remember that its there before starting the engine to charge the batteries. The raw water discharge will fill the dinghy and when you are ready to hit the bar later that evening its a real buzz kill to have to bail the water....just sayin.
Like running aground that happens to the best of us. Always walk 360 and inspect what you expect before ever starting the engine, even if you think you are never going to put it in gear. Face plants happen on clutches and throttles too. Teach all the crew to never secure the dinghy without being aware and avoiding all the overboard discharges. Bilge, AC cooling water, exhaust generator and main(s) plus the fuel vent overflow.
