Boating Experience; Structural Limitations; Qualified Maintenance - Bayliner 288 Classic Owner's Manual

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Boating Experience

CONTROL HAZARD!
A qualified operator MUST be in control of your boat at ALL times. Do NOT operate your boat
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and
safety, get handling and operating experience before assuming command of your boat.
Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For
more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:
• U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
• In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
Outside the United States, your selling dealer, national sailing federation, or local boat club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.

Structural Limitations

The swim platform, and radar wing are designed to be lightweight for proper boat balance. The load limit for these
structures is 30 pounds per square foot, evenly distributed.

Qualified Maintenance

To maintain the integrity and safety of your boat, allow ONLY qualified personnel to perform
maintenance on, or change, in any way, the:
• Steering system
• Propulsion system
• Engine control system
• Fuel system
• Environmental control system
• Electrical system
• Navigational system
• Failure to maintain your boat's systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your
jurisdiction and could expose you and other people to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.
• Follow the instructions provided in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner's Manual, this supplement, the engine owner's
manual, and all accessory literature.
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