Getting Underway - Marquis 420 Sport Coupe Owner's Manual

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Getting Underway

Shakedown Cruise
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It takes training and experience to become an "expert yachtsman."
Reading and understanding this Owner's Guide gives you only part of the
knowledge you'll need to operate a yacht safely and skillfully.
Marquis owners have a wide range of abilities, from seasoned yachtsmen
with years of experience to absolute beginners with a new-found love for
the water. Be honest with yourself in appraising your level of skill.
Before taking your yacht on its first outing, be sure that the following tasks
have been completed.
1. Your Marquis Dealer has completed Pre-Delivery commissioning. This
inspection is documented on the Pre-Delivery Service Document and
is signed by the dealer.
2. All warranty registration cards have been completed and mailed.
3. You have read and understand this Owner's Guide and all OEM
information.
4. The safety equipment onboard your yacht is in compliance with federal,
state and local regulations.
5. Your yacht has been documented or registered and displays the
appropriate identification on the hull.
6. A representative of your Marquis Dealer has reviewed the operation of
the yacht and its systems with you and answered all of your questions
to your satisfaction.
If possible, pick a calm day for your first outing. The shakedown cruise
with a new yacht is not the best time to bring friends or guests along.
Entertaining guests can distract you from the real purpose of the cruise,
which is to familiarize yourself with your new yacht. Bring only those
people (spouse and children) who will make up your regular crew. Invite
the sales person who sold you the yacht or a member of your Marquis
Dealer's service staff along for the ride.
Carry a pad and pencil with you during this first outing. Write down any
questions that come to mind during the cruise so you can discuss them
with your dealer.
Follow the procedures outlined at the beginning of this section for fueling
and starting the yacht's engines.
This may be the first time you have been in total command of your new
yacht. Proceed slowly. Have fun but remember that the objective of the
cruise is to learn more about how your yacht operates and handles.
Operate the engines at different RPMs. Try different trim angles. Monitor
the gauges. Practice backing down and turning slow speed tight corners.
Above all familiarize yourself with the IPS Drive System.
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