Ensure that everyone on board wears a PFD.

Everyone on board must come up on the deck.

Stop the engine and pull it up. Switch off all the main electrical switches.

Check the condition of the propeller and the lower part of the engine.

Inspect the boat for leaks. Inspect the keel from bow to stern.

You may try to empty the boat using a bilge pump, but they are not designed for leaks.

Make an emergency call or use a distress signaling device.

If the leak is small, the engine is functioning and the boat is not grounded, drive to the nearest shore to prevent the boat from sinking.

If the boat is equipped with a life raft, prepare it for use and use it if needed.

In case of a leak, keep doors and hatches closed, if possible. Open doors and hatches may cause the boat to drown more quickly.

It is not recommended go inside if the boat has a leak.