Ection Sing Our Oat; Pre-Launch, Launch And Post-Launch Checklist - Sea Ray 250 Select EX Owner's Manual

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1. P -L , L
RE AUNCH
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AUNCH HECKLIST
Listed below are the critical items you must check
and do each time you use your boat. It does not list
all of the necessary maintenance and service items
required to keep your boat running properly. These
other items are found in Section 8.
B L
EFORE AUNCH
Drain plug installed
Enough fuel for trip
Float plan given to friend or relative
Navigation charts for trip
Weather forecast - safe
I W , B
N THE ATER EFORE
P S
ASSENGERS OR
Equipment stored and balanced
No gas smell in engine compartment
Engine oil and steering fl uid levels - OK
Bilge pump working
Bilge blower on
Radio and navigation equipment functioning
P
ASSENGERS
Wearing PFDs
Seated properly
Given safety instructions
S E
TARTING NGINE
Make sure you have read and understand the
dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) information
in this manual.
Bilge blower on for at least four (4) minutes. Feel
to confi rm airfl ow at hull vent on transom. Inspect
bilge area for visual and odor confi rmation that
there are no fuel leaks.
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AUNCH AND OST
B
OARDING
E
TARTING NGINE
Y B
SING OUR
Gear shift in neutral position. Throttle pumped
before starting, if necessary.
Oil pressure, engine temperature, voltage - OK
after starting and warm up.
U
NDERWAY
Gradual acceleration and deceleration and
turning.
Aware of surroundings at all times.
Operate so as to prevent buildup of Carbon
Monoxide (CO)
Monitor weather
Use navigational aids in water and on shore
Keep passengers safe
Check fuel consumption regularly
Check all gauges frequently
E T
ND OF RIP
Equipment dry and stored.
Electronic equipment and switches off.
Notify person who had fl oat plan.
Boat covered properly for trailering, docking or
mooring.
If boat is pulled from water, drain plug
removed.
If boat is pulled from water, hull and propeller
inspected for damage.
!
An improper trailer can cause structural damage to
the hull.
A damaged hull can be unsafe; it could cause the
boat to sink.
Use a trailer that can properly support the boat's
weight and shape. Get professional help in picking
the right trailer for your boat.
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