Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard; Dealer Service; Warranty Information; Boating Experience - Maxum 1800MX Owner's Manual

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

• This Owner's Manual Supplement provides information about your boat that is not covered in the Sport Boat
Owner's Manual.
• Before using your boat, study this Owner's Manual Supplement, the Sport Boat Owner's Manual, and all engine
and accessory literature carefully.
• Keep this Owner's Manual Supplement and the Sport Boat Owner's Manual on your boat in a secure, yet readily
available place.

Dealer Service

• Your dealer is your key to service.
• Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your boat.
• Contact your dealer if you have any 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.

Warranty Information

• Maxum offers a Limited Warranty on each new Maxum purchased through an authorized Maxum dealer.
• A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner's packet.
• If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Maxum dealer or call 360-435-8957 for
a copy.

Boating Experience

CONTROL HAZARD!
A qualified operator must be in control of the boat at all times. Do NOT operate your boat
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and
safety, obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of this boat.
Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
For more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:
• U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
• In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
Outside the United States, your selling dealer, national sailing federation or local boat club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.
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