Fueling Recommendations - Glastron Boats User Manual

Overload forward: causes
aboard. Secure all gear firmly so it will not move or inter-
fere with operation of the boat.
Passengers should board the boat one-at-a-time and be seat-
ed. Passengers should remain seated during loading of the
boat to maintain an even trim. Do not a llow passengers to
ride on the bow with feet hanging over the side or to ride while
sitting on the stern or gunwales. To avoid injuries to passen-
gers on closed bow models, passengers are not to sit on the
bow cushion area while underway. Falls from moving boats
are a major cause of fatal recreational boating accidents.
CAUTION: On bow rider boats, passengers seated
in the bow rider area should not obstruct the driver's
vision. Keep the driver's line-of-sight clear to prevent
accidents.
CORRECT
Balanced load: gives
maximum performance
INCORRECT
boat to "plow"
FIGURE 3.2 – LOADING PASSENGERS
3.5
INCORRECT
Overload aft: causes
boat to "porpoise"
IMPORTANT: Falls from moving boats are a major cause
of fatal recreational boating accidents. Do not allow pas-
sengers to ride on the bow with feet hanging over the side
or ride while sitting on the stern, gunwales, or seat backs.
The Coast Guard considers these acts to be negligent or
grossly negligent operation and prohibits them by law.
IMPORTANT: T he presence of the capacity plate does not
relieve the boat operator from the responsibility of using
common sense or sound judgment. Turbulent waters and
adverse weather conditions will reduce the maximum load
capacity rating of the boat.

FUELING RECOMMENDATIONS

While alcohol boosts the octane level of gasoline, it also
attacks the rubber fuel distribution lines and even metal
fuel system components. Alcohol will permeate most fuel
hoses and other components such as fuel pump, gaskets,
and seals. Alcohol also contributes to fuel system contami-