The Owner's Manual - Chris-Craft 2015 21 Carina Owner's Manual

Introduction

The Owner's Manual

This manual is written to meet the recommendations of Technical Information Report T-24, Owner's
Manuals,
published by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the International Standard
ISO 10240: Small Craft – Owner's Manual.
In the United States, the American Boat and Yacht Council is a marine industry-based standards
organization that publishes Standards and Recommended Practices for Small Craft. The book is an
extensive collection of construction and design standards for small craft that is used as a guide by boat
builders throughout the world. For more information contact:
American Boat & Yacht Council
613 Third Street, Suite 10
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: (410) 990-4460
Fax: (410) 990-4466
https://www.abycinc.org
This manual is compiled to aid in the operation of the Chris-Craft line of boats in a safe and enjoyable
manner. It contains information on the systems, equipment operation, and general maintenance on each
model of boat. Many of the systems in the Chris-Craft line are similar among the various models, where
differences do occur, they will be pointed out and explained.
This manual provides important up-to-date information on various systems at the time that this vessel
was manufactured. Specifications of engines and other components are all subject to change without
notice. The data contained herein is subservient to the manufacturers' manuals of the numerous compo-
nents, installed in this vessel. If a discrepancy exists between this manual and the component manual,
the component manual takes precedence.
This owner's manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. 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 craft.
Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, repair, or modifications. The boat builder
cannot be held responsible for modifications Chris*Craft has not approved.
Any craft, no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used properly. This is not
compatible with safe boating. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to the sea conditions.
Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions corresponds to the design category of your craft,
and that you and your crew are able to handle the craft in these conditions.
All persons should wear suitable buoyancy aid (life jacket/personal flotation device) when operating your
boat.
It is incumbent upon the owner/operator to stay informed of any changes and/or
modifications that affect any component of this vessel and/or the safety of the vessel.
A COPY OF THIS OWNER 'S MANUAL IS LOCATED ON THE CHRISCRAFT WEB SITE.
http://chriscraft.com/main/owners/owners-manuals.aspx
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