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Chris-Craft Launch 28 Owner's Manual (302 pages)

Christ Craft

Brand: Chris-Craft | Category: Boat | Size: 6.49 MB

Table of Contents

3
- List of Figures
  7
List of Tables

11
- CHAPTER 1 Introduction
  
  13
  - The Owner's Manual
    14
    
    What this Manual Covers
    15
  - General Specifications
    16
    
    Performance
    16
    
    Table 1-1. General Specifications
    16
    
    Table 1-2. Maximum Persons Capacities
    16
    
    Table 1-3. Bridge Clearances
    16
    
    Engine Performance
    17
    
    Table 1-4. Weight Conversions
    17
    
    Weight Conversions
    17
  - Design Category
    18
  - Component Manufacturers
    19
  - Table 1-5. Vendor Directory
    19
- CHAPTER 2 Safety and Operations
  
  21
  - Warning Placards and Labels
    24
  - Figure 2-1. Placard - Discharge of Oil
    24
  - Figure 2-2. Label - Unleaded Fuel Only
    24
  - Figure 2-3. Label - Rumble Seat Hatch Cover
    24
  - Figure 2-4. Label - Shock Hazards
    25
  - Figure 2-5. Label - Electric Hatch
    25
  - Figure 2-6. Label - Fire
    25
  - Figure 2-7. Label - Trim Tab
    25
  - Figure 2-8. Label - Fuel Vapors
    25
  - Figure 2-9. Label - Leaking Fuel
    26
  - Figure 2-10. Label - Ski Tow Fitting
    26
  - Figure 2-11. Label - Gasoline Vapors
    26
  - Figure 2-12. Label - before Engine Start
    26
  - Figure 2-13. Label - Propeller Danger
    26
  - Figure 2-15. Warning Labels - Lancer 22 Rumble
    28
  - Boating Safety
    34
    
    General Safety Precautions
    35
    
    Basic Seamanship
    36
    
    Boating Courses
    36
    
    Meeting Situations
    36
    
    Figure 2-21. Passing Port-To-Port
    37
    
    Figure 2-22. Passing Starboard-To-Starboard
    37
    
    Figure 2-23. Overtaking
    37
    
    Visual Obstructions
    38
    
    Propeller Safety
    39
  - Boating Regulations and Requirements
    40
    
    Supplemental Federal, State or Local Regulations
    40
    
    U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline
    40
    
    Accident Reporting
    41
    
    Alcohol and Drugs
    41
    
    Load Capacity
    42
    
    Rendering Assistance
    42
    
    Vessel Maintenance
    42
  - Safety Equipment
    43
  - Table 2-1. Minimum Required Safety Equipment
    43
    
    Personal Flotation Devices (Pfds)
    44
    
    Table 2-2. Types of Pfds
    45
    
    Types of Pfds
    45
    
    Foam Class Pfds
    46
    
    Hybrid Class Pfds
    46
    
    Inflatable Class Pfds
    46
    
    Table 2-3. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements - Foam
    46
    
    Table 2-4. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements - Inflatable
    46
    
    Table 2-5. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements - Hybrid
    46
    
    PFD Considerations
    47
    
    Additional Equipment
    48
    
    Disposal
    49
    
    Storage
    49
    
    Table 2-6. Visual Distress Signals
    49
    
    Visual Distress Signals
    49
  - Emergencies
    50
    
    Getting Help
    50
    
    Medical
    50
  - Carbon Monoxide
    51
  - Man Overboard
    53
  - Fire
    55
    
    Classes of Fires
    55
    
    Compliant Fire Extinguishers
    55
    
    Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Service
    56
    
    Required Number of Portable Fire Extinguishers
    56
    
    Table 2-7. Class of Fire and Extinguisher Types
    56
    
    Table 2-8. Minimum Portable Fire Extinguishers Required
    56
  - Safety at Sea
    57
    
    Mechanical Failures
    57
    
    Running Aground
    58
    
    Shallow Water Dangers
    58
    
    Collisions
    59
    
    Flooding, Sinking, and Capsizing
    59
    
    Lightning Precautions
    60
  - Fueling
    61
- CHAPTER 3 Systems
  
  63
  - Switch Identification
    64
  - Table 3-1. Switch Identification Icons
    64
  - Figure 3-1. Helm Switch Panel
    65
  - Engine Compartment
    66
  - Figure 3-2. Engine Hatch Activation Switch
    66
  - Lancer 22 Rumble
    67
  - Figure 3-3. Lancer 22 Rumble Seat
    67
  - Figure 3-4. Lancer 22 Rumble Key Ring
    68
  - Boat Systems
    69
    
    Safety Package
    69
    
    Figure 3-5. Fire Alarm Indicator
    70
    
    Figure 3-6. Optional Engine Fire Extinguisher
    70
    
    Drain Plugs
    71
    
    Figure 3-7. Garboard Drain
    71
    
    Seacocks and Thru-Hulls
    71
    
    Bilge Pumps
    72
    
    Electric Bilge Pumps
    72
    
    General Maintenance
    72
    
    Figure 3-8. Bilge Pumps
    73
    
    Fuel Systems
    74
    
    Figure 3-9. Fuel Tank Fill Deck Plate
    75
    
    Fuel Tank
    75
    
    Figure 3-10. Fuel Tank Connections with Manual Shut-Off Valve
    76
    
    Figure 3-11. Fuel Tank Connections Without Manual Shut-Off Valve
    77
    
    Figure 3-12. Fuel Shut-Off Valve Access Cover (Typical)
    77
    
    Figure 3-13. Fuel Gauge
    78
    
    Fuel Gauge
    78
    
    Steering Systems
    78
    
    Emergency Engine Stop Switches
    79
    
    Engines
    79
    
    Figure 3-14. Engine Emergency Shut-Off Switch
    80
    
    Figure 3-15. Ignition/Start Switches
    80
    
    Ignition Switches
    80
    
    Engine Throttles
    81
    
    Figure 3-16. Dual Engine Throttles
    82
    
    Figure 3-17. Single Engine Throttle
    82
    
    Engine (Power) Trim
    83
    
    Figure 3-18. Single Engine Trim Switch
    83
    
    Engine Instruments
    84
    
    Figure 3-19. Dual Engine Trim Switches
    84
    
    Figure 3-20. Single Engine Instrument Configuration
    86
    
    Figure 3-21. Dual Engine Instrument Configuration
    86
    
    Engine Compartment Blower
    87
    
    Selectable Exhaust
    87
    
    Figure 3-22. Engine Compartment Blower Switch
    88
    
    Figure 3-23. Trim Tab
    89
    
    Trim Tabs
    89
    
    Theory of Operation
    90
    
    Trim Tab Hydraulic Pump
    90
    
    Trim Tab Hydraulic System
    90
    
    Trim Tab Reservoir
    90
    
    Figure 3-24. Sacrificial Zinc Plate
    91
    
    Trim Tab Control Switches
    91
    
    Trim Tab Zinc Plate
    91
    
    Figure 3-25. Trim Tab Control Switches
    92
    
    Fresh Water System
    93
    
    Figure 3-26. Fresh Water Pump and Filter
    94
    
    Figure 3-27. Fresh Water Pressure Pump Switch
    94
    
    Figure 3-28. Transom Shower Head
    95
    
    Figure 3-29. Wet Bar/Sink
    95
    
    Sanitizing the Fresh Water System
    96
    
    Using the Fresh Water System
    97
    
    Table 3-2. Water Troubleshooting Chart
    98
    
    Troubleshooting Water Systems
    98
    
    Marine Sanitation System
    99
    
    Electrical Safety
    100
    
    Electrical System
    100
    
    Circuit Breakers
    101
    
    DC Electrical System
    101
    
    Figure 3-30. Windlass and Accessory System Circuit Breakers
    102
    
    Figure 3-31. Stereo/Bilge Pump Circuit Breakers
    102
    
    Battery System
    103
    
    Figure 3-32. Two Battery Switch Cluster
    104
    
    Battery Charging
    105
    
    Figure 3-33. Optional Battery Charger
    105
    
    Battery Powered Systems
    106
    
    Table 3-3. Battery Powered Systems Matrix
    106
    
    Table 3-4. Engine/Battery Wire Codes
    108
    
    Wiring Color Codes
    108
    
    DC System Troubleshooting
    110
    
    Table 3-5. DC Electrical Troubleshooting Chart
    110
    
    AC Electrical System
    111
    
    Connecting and Disconnecting Shore Power
    111
    
    Reverse Polarity
    111
    
    AC Wiring Codes
    112
    
    Table 3-6. AC Electrical Troubleshooting Chart
    113
    
    Troubleshooting the AC System
    113
    
    Compass
    114
    
    Figure 3-34. Compass
    114
    
    Entertainment and Convenience Equipment
    115
- CHAPTER 4 Storage and Commissioning
  
  117
  - Winter Storage
    118
  - Spring Commissioning
    120
- APPENDIX A Warranty Information
  
  123
- APPENDIX B Checklist
  
  131
  - Before Launching
    134
- APPENDIX C Coast Guard Accident Report
  
  140
- APPENDIX D Float Plan
  
  145
- APPENDIX E Trailering
  
  149
- APPENDIX F Water Skiing
  
  156
- APPENDIX G Maintenance Log Forms
  
  157
- APPENDIX H Technical Drawings
  
  161

Chris-Craft Launch 28 General Owners Manual (150 pages)

Brand: Chris-Craft | Category: Boat | Size: 3.96 MB

Table of Contents
2
General Information
5
Boat Diagram
6
Hazard Communication Labels
13
Safe Boating Checklist
22
Required Safety Equipment
24
Additional Recommended Equipment
29
Carbon Monoxide and Boating
30
CO Detector
33
Desired Airflow through the Boat
33
Lanyard Stop Switch
34
Safe Boating Practices
34
Water Sport Safety Guidelines
37
Water Skiing
39
Skiing Signals
40
Basic Seamanship
41
Right-Of-Way
41
Meeting Head-On
42
Crossing Situations
43
Overtaking
43
The General Prudential Rule
44
Night Running
44
Navigational Aids
45
Whistle Signals
45
Navigational Aids Chart
50
Lateral Aids as Seen Entering from Seaward
51
Trailering
55
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
55
Weight Distribution
55
Hitch
56
Safety Chains
56
Brakes
57
Turning While Towing a Trailer
57
Backing a Trailer
58
Launching Guidelines
58
Loading Your Boat on the Trailer
59
12-Volt DC Electrical System
61
Battery
62
Dual Battery Switch
63
Wiring Schematic
64
Battery Switch Wiring Diagram
64
AC Electrical System
66
Transfer Switch
66
Shore Power
66
Generator
67
AC/DC Converter (Battery Charger)
69
Wiring Color Code
70
Fuses and Circuit Breakers List
72
Galvanic Corrosion
73
Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet
73
DC Electrical System Troubleshooting
74
AC Electrical System Troubleshooting
75
Generator Troubleshooting
75
Fresh Water System
76
Filling the Fresh Water Tank
77
Starting the Fresh Water System
78
Fresh Water Pump
78
Dockside Water Hookup
79
Transom Shower
80
Seacocks
80
Water Heater
80
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)
81
Portable Toilet
81
Holding Tank
82
Vacuflush Toilet
83
Overboard Discharge
84
Water System Troubleshooting
85
Marine Sanitation Device Troubleshooting
86
Boat Systems and Equipment
87
Engines
87
Fuel System
87
Engine Exhaust
87
Engine Compartment Ventilation
88
Propeller
89
Cavitations
90
Ventilations
90
Propeller Measurements
90
Steering System
91
Propeller Ventilation
91
Bilge Blower
92
Bilge Pump
92
Air Conditioning System
93
Refrigerator
93
Stove
94
Engine Troubleshooting
94
Fuel System Troubleshooting
95
Propeller Troubleshooting
96
Instruments and Controls
97
Helm Instruments
97
Tachometer
97
Speedometer
98
Fuel Gauge
98
Oil Pressure Gauge
98
Temperature Gauge
99
Voltmeter
99
Power Trim Gauge
99
Hour Meter
99
Engine Throttle/Shift Control
100
Trim Tabs
101
Getting Underway
102
Skipper's Checklist
102
Fueling
103
Pumping Fuel
104
Loading Passengers and Gear
105
After Fueling
105
Starting Procedures
106
Starting Fuel-Injected Engines
107
Starting Engines with Carburetors
108
Starting Diesel Engines
109
Leaving the Dock
109
Stopping
109
Acceleration
110
Steering
110
Trimming
111
Tilt/Trim Control Switches
111
Trimming the Boat Outdrive
112
Trimming the Boat with Trim Tabs
113
Anchoring
114
Dropping Anchor
115
Pulling in the Anchor
115
Returning to Shore
116
Docking
116
Mooring
116
Navigation Lights
117
Hazardous Conditions
118
Fog
118
Storms
119
Running Aground
119
Reacting to Emergencies
120
Flooding
120
Capsizing
120
Warning Markers
120
Man Overboard
121
Collision
121
Fire
121
Propulsion Failure
122
Control Failure
123
Steering Failure
123
Caring for the Boat
124
Fiberglass and Gelcoat
124
Repairing Gelcoat Damage
125
Deck Hardware and Fittings
126
Antifouling Bottom Paint
126
Windshields and Ports
127
Carpeting
127
Upholstery
127
Spots and Stains
128
Canvas
132
Sunbrella
134
Winter Layup and Storage
135
Lifting the Boat
135
Preparation for Storage
135
Trailer
135
Engine and Sterndrive
136
Batteries Storage
137
Fresh Water System Storage
137
Marine Sanitation Device Storage
138
Generator Storage
138
Interior Cleaning
138
Storage on Trailer
139
Recommissioning the Boat after Storage
139
Boating Terms
141

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Chris-Craft Launch 28 Owner's Manual (302 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

List of Tables

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

CHAPTER 2 Safety and Operations

CHAPTER 3 Systems

CHAPTER 4 Storage and Commissioning

APPENDIX A Warranty Information

APPENDIX B Checklist

APPENDIX C Coast Guard Accident Report

APPENDIX D Float Plan

APPENDIX E Trailering

APPENDIX F Water Skiing

APPENDIX G Maintenance Log Forms

APPENDIX H Technical Drawings

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