Chapter 10: Lights
Care and Maintenance
All of the lights installed on your boat are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may
periodically occur for a variety of reasons:
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There may be a blown fuse -
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The bulb may be burned out -
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A wire may be damaged or may have come loose -
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The bulb base may be corroded -
Interior and Exterior Lights
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Be conservative in the use of battery power.
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Prolonged use of cabin interior lights (overnight) WILL result in a
drained battery.
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The lights are powered by your boat's 12-Volt DC system.
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The battery switch must be turned On for the lights to work.
Navigation Lights
Avoid the storage of gear where it would block navigation lights from view.
Running lights are legally required to show boat direction and right-of-way
at night.
Read the navigation light section in the Sport Boat Owner's Manual.
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replace the fuse.
carry spare replacement bulbs, making sure the wattage is correct.
repair as required.
clean the base and coat it with non-conductive electrical lubricant.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
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