Chapter 1: About This Manual; Dealer Service; Boating Experience; Engines/Accessories Guidelines - Bayliner 3488 Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 1:
This Owner's Manual Supplement was prepared to provide specific information about your yacht. Please study this
supplement and the Owner's Manual carefully, paying particular attention to Appendix C: LIMITED WARRANTY.
Keep this supplement on your yacht in a secure, accessible place.

Dealer Service

Make certain that you receive a full explanation of all systems from the selling dealer before taking delivery of your
yacht. Your selling dealer is your key to service. If you experience any problems with your new yacht, immediately
contact the selling dealer. If for any reason your selling dealer is unable to help, you can call us direct on our cus-
tomer service hotline: 360-435-8957 or send us a FAX: 360-403-4235.A Bayliner replacement parts catalog is avail-
able online at: http://www.baylinerparts.com. Replacement parts can be purchased from any authorized
Bayliner dealer.

Boating Experience

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, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the yacht.
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
• 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 yacht club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.
CONTROL HAZARD! A qualified operator must be in control of the yacht at all times. Do not
operate your yacht while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Engines/Accessories Guidelines

Your yacht's engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service. Installing different
engines or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics. Should you choose to install different
engines or to add accessories that will affect the boat's running trim, have an experienced marine technician perform
a safety inspection and handling test before operating your yacht again.
The engines and accessories installed on your yacht come with their own operation and maintenance manuals. Read
and understand these manuals before operating the engines/accessories.

Qualified Maintenance

To maintain the integrity and safety of your yacht, only qualified personnel should perform
maintenance on, or in any way modify: The steering system, propulsion system, engine control
system, fuel system, environmental control system, electrical system or navigational system.
Failure to maintain your yacht's systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your
jurisdiction and could expose you and other people to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death. We recommend
that you follow the instructions provided in this supplement, the Owner's Manual, the engine owner's manual and the
accessory instruction sheets included with your boat.
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3488 Motoryacht • Owner's Manual Supplement
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