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Contents
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Safety Messages
Operation
General
Component Systems
Safety Equipment
Passenger Safety
Rules of the Road
Lightning
Drugs and Alcohol
Pre-Cruise System Check
Before Starting the Engines
After Starting the Engine
Engine Operational Procedures
Before Starting
Cold/Warm Engine Start (EFI)
Shifting and Control Speed
Stopping Engine
Grounding and Towing
Boating Education
Boating Courses
Boating Manuals or Literature
Charts and Maps
Laws and Regulations
Boat Owner Registration
Accident Reporting
Discharge of Oil
Disposal of Plastics & Other Garbage
Marpol Treaty
Boating Safety
General
Required Safety Equipment
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfd's)
PFD Types
PFD Pointers
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher System
Visual Distress Signal Devices
Sound Signaling Devices
Navigation Lights
Additional Recommended Equipment
Carbon Monoxide
Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide
What Makes Carbon Monoxide
How a Person Is Affected by Carbon Monoxide
Effects of Carbon Monoxide
Symptoms
Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)
Inspection
Operation
Boathouses, Sea Walls and Confined Spaces
The Effect of Boats Moored Alongside
Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)
Accumulation of Exhaust Gases-Swim Platform
Dangerous Activity - "Teak Surfing"/"Dragging
Cabin Appliances
Air Conditioning (Applicable Models Only)
Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces
Running of Engines in Idle
Altitude and Sea Conditions
Portable Generator Sets
Maintenance - Engine Performance
Maintenance - External Conditions
Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity
Maintenance - Ventilation Systems
Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity
Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems (if Applicable)
Maintenance - Liquid Drains
AA. Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems
Safe Boating Practices
Drugs and Alcohol
Safe Operation
Passenger Safety
Propeller
First Aid
Operation by Minors
Rules of the Road
Voluntary Inspections
Safe Boating Courses
Water Sports
Water Sport Guidelines
Water Skiing/Wakeboarding/Kneeboarding
Basic Seamanship
General
Boating Regulations
Rules of Seamanship
Night Running
Navigational Aids
International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B)
Lateral Markers
Safe Water Markers
The Uniform State Waterway Marking System
A Special Sign
Noise
Anchoring
Recommended Reading
Contacts
Owner's Logs and Records
Navigational Aids Chart
Warranty and Service
Four Winns Warranty Policy
Deck/Hull Structure Warranty
Warranty Registration
Transfer of Warranty
Pre-Owned Unit Registration
Insurance Coverage
Serial Number Record
Pre-Delivery Service
Replacement Parts
Owner's Responsibilities
Construction Standards
Winngear
Name/Address Change Form
Warranty Registration Transfer Request
Engines and Instrumentation
General
Engine Exhaust
Carbon Monoxide
E - 2 Engine Exhaust
Carbon Monoxide Monitor
ENGINES & Drive System
Engine
Stern Drive
Propellers
Diameter
Pitch
Prop Slip
Engine Cooling Systems
Raw Water Cooling
Fresh Water Cooling
Running Angle & Power Trim/Tilt
Power Trim
Power Tilt
Trim Tabs
Control Listing
Induced Planning & Controlling Trim Angle
Trim Tab Maintenance
Engine Instrumentation
Tachometer
Speedometer
Temperature Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Voltmeter - (Included in 4-In-1 Gauge)
Fuel Gauge - (Included in 4-In-1 Gauge)
Power Trim Gauge
Gas Vapor Detector
Engine Hour Meter
Ignition Switch
Emergency Stop Switch
Alarm System
Navigational Equipment
Instrument Maintenance
Owner's Manual Page
Control Systems
General
Control Operation
Maneuvering of Side-Mount Control
Shifting and Control Speed
Neutral Safety Switch
Control System Maintenance
Steering Systems
General
Tilt Steering
Rotary Steering
Power Steering
Propeller Torque
Steering System Maintenance
General Maintenance
Rotary System Maintenance
Winter Storage
Electrical Systems
General
Single Engine - Dual Battery System
Installation
Operation - Single Engine with Dual Battery System
Battery Charger
Voltmeter
Volt Electrical Equipment
Helm Equipment
Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment
Interior Equipment
12 Volt Electrical System Shutdown Procedures
120 (220) Volt Electrical System
Dockside Operation
Shore Power Connections
120 Volt AC Equipment
Reverse Polarity Indicator
Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI)
Generator
Electrical System Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
Electrical Wiring Maintenance
Stray Current Corrosion
General
Galvanic Corrosion
Corrosion Prevention
Fuel Systems
Gasoline Fuel Systems
System Testing
Fuel Fills
Owner's Manual Page
Anti-Syphon Valves
Fuel Gauge
Fuel Senders
Fuel Filters
Use and Maintenance
Fuel Standards
Problems with Alcohol in Gasoline
Recommendations
Fueling Instructions
Water and Waste Systems
General
Pressurized Water System
Priming the System
System Operation
Water Heating Systems
Using the Shower
Grey Water Systems
Shore Water Connection
Transom Shower
Heads
Porcelain Head - Standard
Vacuflush ® Sanitation System (Optional)
Head with Overboard Discharge
Dockside Waste Pump out
System Maintenance
Clean Vents and Screens
Winterizing the Water System
Ventilation and Drainage Systems
Engine Compartment Ventilation
Natural Ventilation System
Forced Air Ventilation
Engine Ventilation System Maintenance
Cabin Ventilation
Hull Drainage System
Transom Drain
Bilge Pumps
Sump
Bilge Compartment Drainage
Cockpit Drainage
Interior Equipment
Galley Equipment
Electric Stove
Microwave Oven
Refrigerator
Refreshment Center
Entertainment
Stereo System
TV and DVD Player Optional
L - 4 Air Conditioning Option
Exterior Equipment
M - 3 Companionway Door
B. Plexiglass
M - 8 Transom Storage Locker
M - 12 Spotlight
Upholstery
A. Dinette Table
C. MID Cabin (Aft Cabin) Berth
N - 2 Exterior Seating
D. Cockpit Table
E. Deck Sunpads
N - 3 Interior Upholstery Care
A. Cleaning Interior Fabric/Upholstery
B. Interior Carpets
C. Privacy Curtains
A. Cleaning Vinyl
B. Exterior Carpets
C. Cleaning and Maintenance
D. Stain Removal Testing
E. Stain Removal Procedures
Weather Covers
O - 3 Trailering
O - 8 Winter Storage
Fiberglass and Hull
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat
C. Stains
A. Scratches
C. Osmotic Blistering
P - 6 Anti-Fouling Paint
Woodwork and Composites
Q - 5 Woodgrain Enhancements
B. after Lifting
General Maintenance
C. Prior to Winter Storage
R - 3 General Maintenance Schedule
Trailer Information
B. Load Carrying Capacity
A. Regulations
C. Hitches
A. Bunk Supports
B. Tongue
C. Swivel Jack
D. Coupling Assembly
F. Winch
H. Spare Tire Carrier
J. Tie-Downs
A. Hitching Trailer
S - 4 Trailering
A. Checklist
B. Tactics
B. Bunks
C. Swivel Jack
F. Lights
G. Tie-Downs
E. Winch
J. Bearings
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