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Lightning.will.seek.a.ground.when.it.strikes..Avoid.
contact.with.metal.parts.such.as.bow.rails,.control.
handle,.or.windshield..
NOTICE: Four Winns boats are not equipped
with a lightning protection system.
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.boaters.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.operat-
ing.a.boat..NEVER.allow.an.obviously.intoxicated.
person.to.take.the.helm.
Have.fun.in.your.Four.Winns
good.sense.to.be.mentally.alert.and.physically.capable.
of.operating.the.boat.in.a.safe.manner.
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PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM 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.
2.. Be.sure.all.necessary.safety.equipment.is.on.board.
and.operative..This.includes.items.such.as.the.run-
ning.lights,.horn,.spotlight,.life-saving.devices,.etc.
Operation - Section A
.boat.but.also,.have.the.
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3.. Check.the.bilge.water.level.and.bilge.pump.op-
eration. Check the engine and drive fluid levels.
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 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.
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ENGINE OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES
Notice: Consult engine manual. Additional engine
information is located in Prelaunch and Underway
section.
A. Before Starting
1.. Check.the.engine.compartment.for.water,.gas,.
and/or.oil.leaks.of.any.kind..Keep.the.bilge.in.a.
clean.condition.to.prevent.blower.and.bilge.pump.
damage, and fire hazards.
2. Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and power
steering system daily. Fill oil or steering fluid as
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