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LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR
When loading your boat, remember to distribute the
load evenly. Keep the load low and do not overload.
Position passengers and gear so that the load is
balanced.
NOTICE
The NMMA Yacht Certification rating (indicated
by a yacht certification plate -
14) places the responsibility
make the determination as to the appropriate load,
load placement and number of passengers
permitted aboard the vessel.
When loading, always step into the boat, never board
by jumping. Have someone on the dock pass your gear
aboard. Secure all gear firmly so it doesn't move or
interfere with operation of the boat. Passengers should
board the boat one-at-a-time and be seated.
IMPORTANT: Passengers are prohibited from riding
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. They are prohibited by law be-
cause falls from moving boats are a major cause of
fatal recreational boating accidents.
IMPORTANT: The 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.
S - 4
STARTING PROCEDURES
The operation and maintenance manual supplied with
your engine provides pre-start, starting and cold-
starting instructions. The following information is merely
a guide and not intended to explain in detail all starting
procedures and instructions. Refer to your engine
owner's manual and Section A of this manual.
A. Preliminary Checks
1. Secure boat to the dock before attempting to start
engine. The boat should be kept secure until the
engine is running and warmed up.
2. Operate the bilge pump until the flow of water
stops.
Pre-Launch and Underway - Section S
see Preface page
on the captain to
3. Make sure the throttle is in the neutral position.
4. Check all electrical systems and navigation lights.
B. Starting
To prevent excessive exposure and reduce the
possibility of carbon monoxide accumulation in
the cockpit areas of the boat, the operator
should provide adequate ventilation in each of
these areas. Utilize hatches, doors, windows
and side vents to increase air movement. See
Section B-2 for information about the dangers
of Carbon Monoxide.
Notice: Additional starting information is located in
Section A.
1. Starting Procedures for EFI Engines
A. If your boat is equipped with a battery selector
switch, turn the battery switch to I (ON), or
COMBINED BATTERY (Emergency Start)
position (positions may vary depending on which
model you have).
B. Attach the ignition interrupt lanyards securely to
your body (if applicable). In the event that you
move away from the helm area and beyond the
length of the lanyard, the engine will be turned
off.
C. If your boat has fuel injection, turn the key to start
the engine. Engine will not turn over if throttle is
not in the neutral position.
D. When engine is cold, run engine approximately
one (1) to two (2) minutes at fast idle speed
(1200 to 1500 rpm). This step is not necessary
with fuel injected engines.
E. Once engine has warmed up, check water
temperature gauge to ensure engine temperature
stays within optimum range. If temperature
reading is abnormally high, stop engine immedi-
ately and inspect for cause of high reading.
F. With engine running, voltmeter should show a
reading between 12 and 15 volts.
G. Check steering operation. Turn steering wheel
full to port and starboard while observing
outdrive movement.
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