Quick Reference Checklist; Boarding The Boat - Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual

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8. Q R
UICK EFERENCE
As the owner/operator of a Sea Ray
your passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational equipment and Coast Guard required
safety equipment is aboard and in proper working order.
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OARDING THE OAT
G
ENERAL
1. Weather Conditions ................................................. Is it going to be safe to go out
2. Transom Drain Plug ................................................. Installed
3. PFDs and all other Coast Guard
required safety equipment ...................................... Available for all children and adults
4. Ignition keys ............................................................ Available
5. Tool Box .................................................................. Stocked with a variety of appropriate tools
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OAT YSTEMS
1. Bilge Pumps ............................................................ Working. Discharge any appreciable amounts of water
2. Blowers ................................................................... Working. "Sniff" the bilge/engine compartment for fuel
3. Navigation Lights .................................................... Working. Have spare bulbs (and if applicable fuses)
4. Radio/Electronics ................................................... Working
5. Horn ........................................................................ Working
6. Trim Tabs ................................................................ Full range of motion. No excessive play or binding
7. Fresh Water Tank ................................................... Filled and sanitized
8. Head System Holding Tank .................................... Empty
9. Seacocks ................................................................ Engines & Generator Open (handle parallel to hose),
E
NGINE
1. Batteries .................................................................. Fully charged (Check water cell levels)
2. Fuel Tank ................................................................. Filled with recommended fuel
3. Fuel System ............................................................ Check for leaks
4. Fuel Filters .............................................................. Check that filters are clean and tight
5. Diesel Racor Fuel Filters ........................................ Check that filters are clean, tight and free of water
6. Engine Coolant Drain Plug ...................................... Secured
7. Steering Fluid .......................................................... Full
8. Throttle & Gearshift Control Test ............................. Full range of motion
*Note: Many of these items should be checked before leaving the house.
260 Sundancer (275 Sundancer
®
EQUIRED
M
AINTENANCE
C
HECKLIST
boat, you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat and the safety of
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overboard
odor
aboard
Head System Holding Tank Closed (handle
perpendicular to hose)
ERVICE AND
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