Summary of Contents for Maxum 3100 SE Sport Express Cruiser
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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Dimensions and Tank Capacities Steering Layout View Shift/Throttle Dealer Service Power Trim and Tilt Warranty Information Trim Tabs Boating Experience Gauges Cleaning Gauges Engine & Accessories Guidelines Gauge Fogging Fuel Gauge Engine &...
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Chapter 8: Appliances & Chapter 12: Electrical System Entertainment Systems 12 Volt Direct Current System Batteries Refrigerator Fuses and Circuit Breakers Electric Stove (If Equipped) 12 Volt Accessory Outlets Alternator Alcohol/Electric Stove (If Equipped) Battery Charger Audio & Visual Equipment Battery Switches Dockside Television &...
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Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this Supplement to call attention to potentially dan- gerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read ALL warnings carefully and follow ALL safety instructions. DANGER! This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
• Contact your dealer if you have any questions or problems with your new boat. • If your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: 360-435-8957 or send us a FAX: 360-403-4235. • Buy replacement parts from any authorized Maxum dealer.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Warranty Information • Maxum offers an Express Limited Transferable Warranty on each new Maxum purchased through an authorized Maxum dealer. • A copy of the Express Limited Transferable Warranty was included in your owner’s packet. • If you did not receive a copy of the Express Limited Transferable Warranty, please contact your dealer or call 360-435-8957 for a copy.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the boat not designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gun- wale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Special Care For Moored Boats NOTICE • To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoat blistering on moored boats, apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Boat Lifting WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings may slip on the hull. • Avoid serious injury or death by securing the lifting slings together before lifting. WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift the boat using the bow and stern eyes.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • All engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Where and How CO Can Accumulate Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include: A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burn- ing device when boat is moored in a confined space. B. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its engine, generator, or other fuel burning device.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Trip Checklist ❏ Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your boat. ❏ Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate. ❏ When docked, or rafted with another boat, be aware of exhaust emissions from the other boat. ❏...
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Carbon Monoxide Alarm System DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! DANGER • The house battery switch must be in the On position for the CO Monitors to work. • If your boat will be unattended for an extended period of time, turn Off the house battery or the CO Monitors will drain the house battery.
Chapter 2: Locations Component Locations 12 Volt Accessory Outlets: (1) At the helm on the dash panel. (2) in the TV cabinet. Air Conditioner Seawater Pickup Seacock: Access is through the cutouts under the V-berth mattress. Alternating Current Panel: In the cabinet above the aft hanging locker. Batteries: In the port, forward corner of the engine room.
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Chapter 2: Locations Depth Sounder Transducer: In the engine room, forward of the starboard engine. Engine Circuit Breakers: On the engines. Fuel Fill Deck Fitting: On the starboard aft corner of the deck. Fuel Tank: Access to the tank fittings is in the forward area of the engine room. Generator: •...
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engines Read and understand the engine operation and maintenance manuals before using or working on the engines. Engine Room Ventilation System WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD • Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed. •...
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fire Suppression System (If Equipped) FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ROUTING GAS ENGINE MODELS DIESEL ENGINE MODELS TO MANUAL FIXED FIRE DISCHARGE MANUAL DISCHARGE HANDLE FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER EXTINGUISHER HANDLE The fire suppression system is designed to extinguish a fire in the engine room. Before using your boat for the first time, read and understand the fire suppression system’s instruction and maintenance manual and follow all warnings.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel System WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling. • The fueling instructions in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual and the fuel recommenda- tions in the engine operation manual must be followed.
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Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) FUEL TANK VENT THRU-HULL FUEL FILL DECK FITTING FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR FUEL FILTERS FUEL FEED LINE FUEL TANK TO STARBOARD ENGINE FUEL RETURN LINES FUEL FEED LINE TO PORT ENGINE GAS FUEL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) FUEL TANK FUEL LINE TO...
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel Fill & Vent Fittings • The fuel fill deck fittings are marked “GAS” or “DIESEL”. • The fuel tank vent thru-hull fittings are normally located below the fuel fill deck fittings. • If you experience difficulty filling either fuel tank, see if the fuel fill hose or fuel tank vent hose is kinked or collapsed.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel/Water Separator Filters (Diesel Engines Only) NOTICE • The frequency of water draining or element replacement is determined by the contamina- tion level in the fuel. • Inspect the collection bowls for water daily. •...
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering • This boat features a power assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. • Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir every time you use your boat. • Boat steering is not self-centering. Shift/Throttle WARNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control! Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle controls manual, the engine operation...
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Trim Tabs WARNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control! • Do not allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them. • Do not use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe handling characteristics.
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Gauges Cleaning Gauges CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels. • Use of other cleaners, including common window cleaning solutions, may cause the lenses to crack.
Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment The owner’s packet contains manuals for all navigation & communication equipment installed on your boat. Thor- oughly read and understand these manuals before using these systems for the first time and observe the following: VHF Radio (If Equipped) Your boat may include a VHF (Very High Frequency) radio.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pumps NOTICE Discharge of oil, oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are sub- ject to legal action by the local authorities. • Your boat is equipped with two bilge pumps which are used to pump water out of the bilge.
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Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pump Testing • Bilge pumps are critical to the safety of your boat. • Check the bilge pumps often to make sure that they are working properly. Test each pump individually. To test each bilge pump: 1.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Autofloat Switches • Automatic bilge pumps use electromagnetic float (autofloat) switches to turn On the pump whenever water rises above a preset level in the bilge. • One autofloat switch is mounted next to each automatic bilge pump. •...
Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Strainers • Seawater strainers are used in water pickup systems to filter incoming seawater. • A seawater strainer is located near each system’s seacock. • Check the strainers for leaks and/or debris every time you use your boat. •...
Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System WARNING! • Only use safe drinking (potable) water in your boat’s freshwater system. • Only use a sanitary drinking water hose to fill the water tank or connect to city water. • Never use a common garden hose for drinking water. FRESHWATER ROUTING (GAS ENGINE MODELS) WATER TANK VACUUM HEAD...
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Chapter 6: Plumbing FRESHWATER ROUTING (DIESEL ENGINE MODELS) VACUUM HEAD (IF EQUIPPED) WATER FILL DECK FITTING CITY WATER INLET COCKPIT FAUCET TRANSOM SHOWER WATER TANK COLD ICEMAKER WATER TANK WATER WATER PUMP HEAD FAUCET GALLEY (IF EQUIPPED) VENT THRU-HULL HEATER &...
Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization CAUTION! WATER SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! Never blow compressed air through the water system when all of the faucets are Closed. Turn On the water system switch. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the water system drain completely. Turn Off the water system switch.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Water Heater WARNING! HOT HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can reach temperatures hot enough to scald the skin. CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • DO NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Transom Shower (If Equipped) • Your boat may feature a freshwater transom shower. • Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using the transom shower for the first time. • The water pump switch must be turned On before using the transom shower. City Water Inlet CAUTION FLOODING &...
Chapter 6: Plumbing Gray Water Drain System COCKPIT SINK AIR CONDITIONER FORWARD DRAIN DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED) BILGE PUMP SUMP PUMP BOX THRU-HULL MANIFOLD SUMP BOX TO HEAD SINK SHOWER MANIFOLD DRAIN DRAIN • Gray water above the water line is gravity drained overboard through the manifold. •...
Chapter 6: Plumbing Marine Head With Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. • Read the marine head operation and maintenance manual before using the marine head for the first time. •...
Chapter 6: Plumbing VacuFlush (If Equipped) NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. • The VacuFlush head VACUFLUSH SYSTEM (GAS ENGINE MODELS) system uses a vacuum pump and freshwater HOLDING FRESHWATER HOLDING TANK VACUUM PUMP FRESHWATER MARINE...
Chapter 6: Plumbing Macerator (If Equipped) NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. SEAWATER PICKUP & SEACOCK UNDERWATER DISCHARGE SEACOCK MACERATOR (IF EQUIPPED) MARINE HEAD WASTE PUMP-OUT DECK FITTING HOLDING HOLDING HOLDING MARINE HEAD TO TANK VENT TANK...
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Windlass (If Equipped) CAUTION PRODUCT DAMAGE HAZARD! DO NOT pull the boat to the anchor using the windlass or continue to run the windlass if it has stalled or is overloaded. • Your boat may feature an anchor windlass. •...
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Canvas CAUTION PRODUCT DAMAGE HAZARD! Take down and securely stow the canvas top, side curtains and back cover before transporting your boat by road. Forward canvas: 1. Zip the forward canvas (A) to the radar wing (B). 2.
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Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. All appliances and entertainment systems installed on your boat come with their own manuals. These manuals con- tain detailed instructions and important safeguards. Thoroughly read and understand these manuals before using your boat’s appliances and entertainment systems.
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Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Alcohol/Electric Stove (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • The alcohol stove is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • BEFORE using the alcohol stove, Open doors and windows to make sure there is enough fresh air for ventilation.
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Chapter 9: 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: 1. There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse. 2.
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Chapter 10: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Dinette/Berth The dinette table can be used to convert the dinette area into a berth. 1. Remove the table (A). 2. Lower the table leg (B) 3. Place the table so it fits securely on the edge lips (C) and table leg.
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Chapter 10: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Aft Cockpit Table/Sunlounge The aft cockpit table and table leg can be removed and the seating can be converted into a flat sunlounge. 1. Remove the table (A) and table leg (B). 2. Put the filler board (C) in place so that it fits securely into the recessed edge at the front of the aft cockpit seats.
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Chapter 11: Heating & Air Conditioning Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into the boat through the air conditioning system. CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seacock must be Opened before turning On the air conditioner and must remain Open during use.
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Chapter 11: Heating & Air Conditioning V-BERTH VENT HEAD VENT AIR CONDITIONER RETURN AIR VENT GALLEY VENT CONDENSATION DRAIN AIR CONDITIONER AFT BERTH VENT LINE TO SUMP BOX DRAIN Read the air conditioner manual before using the air conditioning system. •...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Electrical, ignition and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and regulations that minimize risks of fire and explosion.
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Chapter 12: Electrical System 12 Volt Direct Current System Batteries • The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-Volt accessories, and engine and generator starting. • The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, provides battery care and maintenance instructions.
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Battery Charger CAUTION ENGINE & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER run the boat’s engine and the battery charger at the same time. CAUTION The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger) installed on your boat are designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries.
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Battery Switches CAUTION • The parallel switch should be turned On only in emergencies. • Never disconnect the battery cables or turn Off the main battery switches while engines are running as this can cause damage to your boat’s electrical components •...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Alternating Current System CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • DO NOT turn On the water heater AC panel electrical circuit until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water. • The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley. •...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors. • Before plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord to your boat, make sure all breakers and switches on the AC master panel are turned Off.
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Chapter 12: Electrical System NOTICE • Some dockside outlets may be rated less than 30 amps, therefore, you may need to purchase lower amp adapters. • Whenever a lower amp adapter is used, however, there will be a corresponding drop in supplied power from the dockside system.
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Chapter 12: Electrical System DUAL SHORE POWER AC PANEL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Review all hazard information at the beginning of this section, Shore Power. 2. Turn Off all breakers and switches on the AC master panel. 3. Attach the shore power cord(s) to the boat inlet(s) first, then to the dockside outlet(s). 4.
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Generator (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the generator exhaust system for leaks before each use. WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD! • Use the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator. •...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System EXHAUST THRU-HULL MUFFLER FUEL TANK FUEL FILTER GENERATOR SEA STRAINER SEAWATER WATER PICKUP & BALL VALVE GENERATOR EXHAUST FUEL RETURN THRU-HULL LINE MUFFLER FUEL LINE FUEL FILTER DIESEL GENERATOR GENERATOR SEA STRAINER SEAWATER PICKUP & BALL VALVE...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System • The generator can supply 120V/60Hz power to the boat when it is not connected to shore power. • Polarity has been established in the installation of the generator, therefore the polarity lights will not function in this mode.
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Electrical Routings Deck Electrical Harness WINDLASS CONTROLS SPOTLIGHT (IF EQUIPPED) HORN NAVIGATION LIGHT NAVIGATION LIGHT COURTESY LIGHT SPEAKER SPEAKER 12 VOLT RECEPTACLE STEREO REMOTE HANGING LOCKER COURTESY LIGHT COURTESY LIGHTS CO MONITOR GALLEY LIGHTS TV CABLE AC BREAKER PANEL HEAD AFT BERTH SWITCHES...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Hull Electrical Harness SHOWER SUMP PUMP FORWARD BILGE PUMP GALLEY DASH HEAD BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER WATER PUMP BLOWER MOTOR VACUFLUSH (IF EQUIPPED) DEPTH SOUNDER TRANSDUCER MACERATOR (IF EQUIPPED) AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER BLOWER MOTOR (IF EQUIPPED) TRIM TAB PUMP STARBOARD ENGINE PLUG &...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Battery System GROUNDING BATTERIES BATTERY CHARGER PORT ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE ENGINE GROUND BATTERY SWITCH ENGINE GROUND...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Alternating Current System DINETTE OUTLET STOVE MID-BERTH HANGING LOCKER OUTLET MICROWAVE MICROWAVE TV OUTLET REFRIGERATOR GALLEY OUTLET ALTERNATING CURRENT PANEL HEAD OUTLET GENERATOR (IF EQUIPPED) AIR CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED) AFT BERTH OUTLET WATER HEATER BATTERY CHARGER AIR CONDITIONER PUMP (IF EQUIPPED)
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Bonding Harness HEAD PICKUP AIR CONDITIONER STRAINER (IF EQUIPPED) AIR CONDITIONER PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) MACERATOR DISCHARGE (IF EQUIPPED) AIR CONDITIONER PICKUP (IF EQUIPPED) GENERATOR PANEL (IF EQUIPPED) ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRICAL PANEL TO AIR CONDITIONER PANEL (IF EQUIPPED) DIRECT CURRENT GROUND BUSS ZINC PLATE...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System DC Electrical System...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System AC Electrical System...
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Chapter 12: Electrical System Connector List...
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Important Records Selling Dealer Plumbing Name Of Dealership Fresh Water Tank Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity Address Key Numbers Phone/FAX/E-mail Cabin Ignition Sales Manager Other Other Service Manager Electronics Engines Manufacturer Model Name/Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number Serial Number Port Engine Serial Number Starboard Engine Serial Number Oil Type/SAE Quarts per Engine...
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Float Plan Before going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled. Description of Boat Persons Onboard Registration/Documentation Number...
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Float Plan Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (yes or no) Departing From Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Departure Date Departure Time Water (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No) Stopover 1 Paddles (Yes/No) EPIRB (Yes/No) Other Arrive No Later Than: Date Arrive No Later Than: Time...