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Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................... 28
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning............................... 29
Good Ventilation ........................................................... 29
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 29
Basic Boat Operation............................................................ 30
Launching and Boat Operation...................................... 30
Operation Chart ..................................................... 30
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................................. 30
Starting the Engine ................................................ 31
Stopping the Engine .............................................. 31
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear.......... 31
Throttle-Only Operation................................................. 31
Trailering the Boat......................................................... 32
Freezing Temperature Operation.................................. 32
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................ 32
Protecting People In The Water........................................... 32
Protecting People in the Water...................................... 32
While You Are Cruising ......................................... 32
While Boat Is Stationary ........................................ 32
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation..... 33
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Section 3 - On The Water
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats.... 33
Boats Having An Open Front Deck ....................... 33
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats ..................................................................... 33
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 33
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................................... 34
Sterndrive Impact Protection ........................................ 34
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 35
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
.......................................................................................35
The Bottom of the Boat.................................................. 35
Cavitation.......................................................................35
Ventilation......................................................................35
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 35
Propeller Selection......................................................... 35
Getting Started..................................................................... 36
20-Hour Break-In Period................................................ 36
After the Break-In Period............................................... 36
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 36
Section 3 - On The Water
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