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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Congratulations
About this Manual
About Your New Boat
Boat Terminology
Hull Identification, Capacity and Safety Plates
Design Category
Disclaimer
References and Contact Information
Bennington Limited Warranty
California Evaporative Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
Boat Information Form
Safety
Good Boating Practices
Safety Decals and Statements
Safety Decals
Safety Statements
Safety Precautions
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Required Boating Safety Equipment and Regulations
Fire Extinguisher
Engine Emergency Stop Switch and Lanyard
Life Jackets
Visual Distress Signaling Devices
Audible Signaling Devices
Navigational Lights
LED Lighting
Recommended Safety Equipment
Safety and Training
Situational Awareness
Driving Defensively
Small Boats and Swimmers
Knowing the Boat
Special Needs Passengers
Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio
Cruising Limitations
Hazard Information
Water Sports
Platform Dragging
Water Sports Guidelines
Re-Boarding - 2020 Model Year
Boating Regulations and Your Responsibilities
Boat Owner / Operator Responsibilities
Safety
Registration
Insurance
Reporting Accidents
Boating under the Influence
Operator's License and Education
Operation by Minors
Emergency Assistance
Negligent Operation
Restricted Areas
Security Zones
Naval Vessel Protection Zones
Commercial Shipping Safety Zones
Bridges and Shipping Channels
America's Waterway Watch
Fishing
Monofilament Fishing Line
Wake
Noise
Speed
Protecting the Environment
MARPOL Treaty
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Paints
Cleaning Agents
Exhaust Emissions
Additional Proposition 65 Information
Emergencies
First Aid / Medical Emergencies
Emergency Preparation Checklist
Using Distress Signal Devices and Calling for Help
Requesting Assistance (Non-Distress Call)
Law of Salvage
Fire and Explosion
Man Overboard (MOB)
Capsizing and Flooding
Running Aground
Dangerous Weather
Engine or Boat System Failure
Accidents, Collisions and Giving Assistance
Towing on the Water
Hurricane and Severe Weather Preparedness
Protecting the Boat from Theft
Operating in Hazardous Conditions
Severe Weather
Storm Conditions
Fog Conditions
Reduced Visibility
Cold Weather and Cold or Frozen Water Conditions
Water Hazards
Aquatic Vegetation/Weeds
Dams and Spillways
Shallow Water Operation
Markers, Warnings and Advisories
Boat Flags
Harbor Flags and Indicators
Navigation Rules and Aids
Right-Of-Way
The General Prudential Rule
Navigational Lights and Night Operation
Audible Signals
Overtaking / Passing
Meeting Head-On
Crossing
Aids to Navigation
Buoys
Mooring Buoys
Daymarks / Dayboards
Lights and Lighted Structures
Markers
Operating the Boat
Before Getting Underway
Safety Equipment
Float Plan
Pre-Departure Safety Checklist
Boarding
Boat Loading
Fueling
Fuel Management
Fuel Suppliers
Static Electricity and the Fuel System
Fuel (Gasoline)
Before Refueling
Fueling
Refueling Built-In Fuel Tanks
After Refueling
Outboard Engine Fueling Considerations
Getting Underway
Starting
Steering
Stopping
Shifting
Accelerating and Running Underway
Checks During and after Operation
Power Trim and Tilt
Power Trim
Performance Operation
Docking
Mooring
Anchors and Anchoring
Lines and Knots
Trailering and Launching
Legal Considerations
Trailer Classification
Trailer Type
Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Towing Vehicle
Vehicle Towing Hitch
Hitch Ball and Trailer Coupler
Safety Chains
Trailer Brakes
5-Pin Wiring Connector
Trailering Guidelines
Backing up
Launching
Loading Guidelines
Reporting Safety Defects
Boat Features and Options
Fuel System
Engine Lubrication System
Engine Cooling System
Steering System
Shift and Throttle Controls
Single-Lever Controls - Single or Twin Engine
Control Operation Guidelines
Electrical System
DC System
Propellers
Propeller Selection and Replacement Guidelines
Dual-Prop Drives
Gauges / Instruments
Multi-Gauges
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Level Gauge
Engine Water Pressure Gauge
Power Trim / Tilt Gauge
Voltmeter
Engine Water Temperature Gauge
Engine Hour Meter
Oil Level Gauge (Outboard Engine Oil Injection Optional)
Water Depth Gauge
Compass
Engine Warning Alarm System
Helm and Control Switches
Ignition Switch
Blower Switch
Battery Switch
Engine Emergency Stop Switch and Lanyard
Neutral Start Safety Switch (Start-In-Gear Prevention)
Horn Switch
Boarding and Courtesy Light Switches
Power Trim / Tilt Switch
Navigation Lights Switch
Symbols
General Care and Maintenance
Engine
Fuel System
Carbon Canister System Direct Fill
Electrical System
Batteries
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Galvanic Corrosion
Saltwater Corrosion
Sacrificial Anodes
Steering System
Corrosion Protection
Hardware, Fasteners and Fittings
Stainless Steel and Chrome Hardware
Aluminum Hardware
General Maintenance and Cleaning
Marine Growth
Cleaning
Hull
Upholstery
Bimini Tops and Canvas Covers (Canvas)
Mooring and Trailering Covers
Carpet
Windshield
Window Channels
Teak
Bilge
Bilge Pump
Safety Equipment
General Boating Equipment
Trailer
Winterization and Storage
Winterization and Storage Preparation
Storing on a Cradle or Blocks
Storing on a Trailer
Recommissioning after Storage
Lifting - 2020 Model Year Lift Systems: ABYC H40.8
Stern
Troubleshooting
Glossary of Nautical Terms
Index
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