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Lightning will seek a ground when it strikes. Avoid
contact with metal parts such as bow rails, control
handle, or windshield.
NOTICE: Four Winns boats are not equipped
with a lightning protection system.
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Please keep in mind that along with the fun of boating
comes responsibility. As the owner or operator of a
pleasure boat, you are obligated (morally and legally)
to use good judgement while underway in providing for
the safety and well-being of your passengers and other
boaters around you.
A common and flagrant violation of good judge m ent
and the law by boaters involves the use of alcohol or
drugs. Each year, about half of all accidents involving
fatalities involve the use of alcohol or drugs.
It is a federal offense to operate a boat while intoxi-
cated. Criminal penal ties may include the termi nation
of operat ing privileges for up to one year. Many states
have passed similar laws.
Alcohol or drugs have an inhibiting effect on the
judgement and reaction time of the boat operator and
his/her passengers. Heed the advice of ex perts and
statisti c ians: DO NOT drink or use drugs when operat-
ing a boat. NEVER allow an obviously intoxicat ed
person to take the helm.
Have fun in your Four Winns
good sense to be mentally alert and physically capable
of operating the boat in a safe manner.
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PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK
Before leaving the dock, the following items should
be checked:
A. Before Starting The Engine
1. Check the weather forecast. Determine if the cruise
planned can be made safely.
2. Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on board
and operative. This includes items such as the run-
ning lights, horn, spotlight, life-sav ing devices, etc.
Operation - Section A
boat but also, have the
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3. Check the bilge water level and bilge pump op-
eration. Check the en g ine and drive fluid levels.
Look for other signs of potential prob lems. Check
for the scent of fuel fumes.
4. Activate the bilge blower. Check the blower
output.
Gasoline vapors can explode resulting injury
or death. Before starting the engine, check en-
gine compartment bilge for gasoline or vapors.
Operate blower for four minutes and verify
blower operation. ALWAYS run the blower
when the vessel is operating below cruising
speed.
5. Ensure an adequate amount of fuel is on board.
6. Be sure you have sufficient water and other
provisions on board for the cruise planned.
7. Leave a written message listing details of the
planned cruise with a close friend ashore.
B. After Starting The Engine
1. Visibly check the engine to be sure there are no
apparent water or oil leaks.
2. Check the gauges. Make sure the oil pres sure,
water temperature, voltmeter, etc., are reading
normally.
3. Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.
Always be sure to raise the anchor and ensure
the chain stop is engaged prior to operating
your boat. Failure to raise and secure anchor
before getting underway could result in damage
to boat and even severe injury or death from a
rebounding anchor.
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ENGINE OPERATION AL
PROCE DURES
Notice: Consult engine manual. Additional engine
information is located in Pre-launch and Underway
section.
Owner's Manual Page 18
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