Drugs.and.alcohol; Pre-Cruise.system.check; Before.starting.the.engines; After.starting.the.engine - Four winns 348 vista Owner's Manual

DO NOT swim or dangle legs or arms into
the water during a lightning storm. Stay out
of the water!
Lightning.will.seek.a.ground.when.it.strikes..Avoid.
contact.with.metal.parts.such.as.bow.rails,.control.
handle,.or.windshield.
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Please.keep.in.mind.that.along.with.the.fun.of.boating.
comes.responsibility..As.the.owner.or.operator.of.a.
pleasure.boat,.you.are.obligated.(morally.and.legally).
to.use.good.judgement.while.underway.in.providing.
for.the.safety.and.well-being.of.your.passengers.and.
other.boaters.around.you.
A common and flagrant violation of good judgement
and.the.law.by.mariners.involves.the.use.of.alcohol.or.
drugs..Each.year,.about.half.of.all.accidents.involving.
fatalities.involve.the.use.of.alcohol.or.drugs.
It.is.a.federal.offense.to.operate.a.boat.while.intoxi-
cated..Criminal.penalties.may.include.the.termination.
of.operating.privileges.for.up.to.one.year..Many.states.
have.passed.similar.laws.
Alcohol.or.drugs.have.an.inhibiting.effect.on.the.
judgement.and.reaction.time.of.the.boat.operator..
and.his/her.passengers..Heed.the.advice.of.experts.
and.statisticians...DO.NOT.drink.or.use.drugs.when.
operating.a.boat..NEVER.allow.an.obviously..
intoxicated.person.to.take.the.helm.
Have.fun.in.your.Four.Winns
the.good.sense.to.be.mentally.alert.and.physically.
capable.of.operating.the.boat.in.a.safe.manner.
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEMS CHECK
Before.leaving.the.dock,.the.following.items.should..
be.checked:
A. Before Starting The Engine
1.. Check.the.weather.forecast..Determine.if.the.
cruise.planned.can.be.made.safely.
Operation - Section A
.boat,.but.also.have..
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2.. Be.sure.all.necessary.safety.equipment.is.on.
board.and.operative..This.includes.items.such..
as.the.running.lights,.horn,.spotlight,.life.saving.
devices,.etc.
3.. Check.the.bilge.water.level.and.bilge.pump.
operation. Check the engine and drive fluid levels
(if.applicable)..Look.for.other.signs.of.potential.
problems..Check.for.the.scent.of.fuel.fumes.
4.. Activate.the.Bilge.Blower..Check.the.blower.
output.
Gasoline vapors can explode resulting in injury
or death. Before starting the engine, check
engine compartment bilge for gasoline or
vapors. Operate blower for four minutes, and
verify blower operation. ALWAYS run the
blower when the vessel is operating below
cruising speed.
5.. Ensure.an.adequate.amount.of.fuel.is.on.board.
6. Be sure you have sufficient water and other
provisions.on.board.for.the.cruise.planned.
7.. Leave.a.written.message.listing.details.of.the.
planned.cruise.with.a.close.friend.ashore.
B. After Starting The Engine
1.. Visibly.check.the.engine.to.be.sure.there.are.no.
apparent.water.or.oil.leaks.
2.. Check.the.gauges..Make.sure.the.oil.pressure,.
water.temperature,.voltmeter,.etc..are.reading.
normally..
3.. Have.a.safe.cruise.and.enjoy.yourself.
Always be sure to raise the anchor and ensure
the chain stop is engaged prior to operating
your boat. Failure to raise and secure anchor
before getting underway could result in
damage to boat and even severe injury or
death from a rebounding anchor.
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