Navigation And Anchor Lights; Magnetic Compass - Sea Ray 310 Sundancer Owner's Manual

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ECTION
D. M C
AGNETIC OMPASS
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AGNETIC OMPASS
(F . 2.17.1)
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Your compass, properly corrected, will indicate
magnetic north (not true north). A compass must
be adjusted by a qualified person. The reason for
this is that nearby instruments or objects containing
magnets or current-carrying electrical wires will
influence the compass reading.This is especially true
if you add electronic devices to the helm station.
After your compass has been professionally adjusted.
You will be given a deviation card or chart indicating
the correction to be applied when laying out a
compass course or making navigational calculations.
Keep this correction card or chart at the helm.
NOTE: The compass adjustment is only good for the
equipment arrangement that existed at the time of
the adjustment. If you place different equipment or
remove equipment from the vicinity of the compass,
you cannot rely on the compass reading. The
compass must be readjusted by a qualified person
after equipment is added or removed from the vicinity
of the compass.
NOTE: The compass roses shown on navigational
charts have both true north and magnetic north
directions superimposed. Make certain you plot
course compass directions from the magnetic north
compass rose.
When not in use, the compass should be protected
from excessive and prolonged sunlight. If your
compass becomes sluggish or erratic, it should be
serviced by an authorized repair station.
To keep the Plexiglas dome free from scratches,
remove salt deposits and dust with a damp cloth.
An occasional treatment with paste wax will help
preserve the dome surface.
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
310 Sundancer ®
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ENERAL
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OAT RRANGEMENT
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AVIGATION AND
Navigation lights (Fig. 2.17.2) MUST be on while
underway from sunset to sunrise or in conditions of
reduced visibility. "Underway" means the boat is not
docked or at anchor. Trolling or drifting with engine
off is considered "underway" and navigation lights
must be used.
If you are anchored in open water, i.e. where other
boats can approach yours, you must display your
anchor light (Fig. 2.17.2): a white light that can be
seen from all possible directions, i.e. 360 degrees.
Read the "Federal Requirements and Safety Tips
for Recreational Boats" provided in your kit.
N L & S
AVIGATION IGHTS
(F . 2.17.2)
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CONTROL STATION PORT SWITCH PAD
NAVIGATION
LIGHT SWITCH
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NCHOR IGHTS
WITCHES
PORT/STBD
NAVIGATION
LIGHTS
COMBINATION MAST/
ANCHOR LIGHT
STERN NAVIGATION
LIGHT
ANCHOR LIGHT
SWITCH
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