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Chris-Craft 32 Corsair (RK) Owner's Manual (234 pages)

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Brand: Chris-Craft | Category: Boat | Size: 21 MB

Table of Contents

5
List of Tables

16
- CHAPTER 1 Introduction
  
  17
  - The Owner's Manual
    18
  - What this Manual Covers
    19
  - General Specifications
    20
  - Performance
    20
  - Engine Performance
    20
    
    Table 1.1 ... General Specifications
    20
    
    Figure
    21
  - Weight Conversions
    22
  - Table 1.4 ... Weight Conversions
    22
  - Design Category
    23
  - Table 1.5 ... Design Category
    23
  - Component Manufacturers
    24
- CHAPTER 2 Safety and Operations
  
  26
  - Safety Signs and Labels
    27
  - Figure
    27
  - Figure
    28
  - Index of Warning Placards and Decals
    29
  - Figure
    29
  - Figure
    30
  - Figure
    31
  - Figure
    32
  - Figure
    33
  - Boating Safety
    34
  - General Safety Precautions
    35
  - Boating Courses
    36
  - Basic Seamanship
    36
  - Meeting Situations
    36
  - Overtaking
    37
    
    Figure
    37
    
    Visual Obstructions
    38
    
    Boating Regulations and Requirements
    39
    
    Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline
    39
    
    Supplemental Federal, State or Local Regulations
    39
    
    Accident Reporting
    40
    
    Load Capacity
    41
    
    Rendering Assistance
    41
    
    Vessel Maintenance
    41
    
    Safety Equipment
    42
    
    Table 2.1 ... Minimum Required Safety Equipment
    42
    
    Personal Flotation Devices (Pfds)
    43
    
    Table 2.2 ... Types of Pfds
    44
    
    Types of Pfds
    44
    
    Foam Class Pfds
    45
    
    Hybrid Class Pfds
    45
    
    Inflatable Class Pfds
    45
    
    PFD Considerations
    46
    
    Additional Equipment
    47
    
    Disposal
    48
    
    Storage
    48
    
    Table 2.6 ... Visual Distress Signals
    48
    
    Visual Distress Signals
    48
    
    Emergencies
    49
    
    Getting Help
    49
    
    Medical
    49
    
    Carbon Monoxide
    50
    
    Man Overboard
    52
  - CHAPTER 2 Safety and Operations (Continued)
    52
    
    Classes of Fires
    54
    
    Compliant Fire Extinguishers
    54
    
    Fire
    54
    
    Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Service
    55
    
    Required Number of Portable Fire Extinguishers
    55
    
    Table 2.7 ... Class of Fire and Extinguisher Types
    55
    
    Table 2.8 ... Minimum Portable Fire Extinguishers Required
    55
    
    Figure
    56
    
    Operation of the Fireboy Fire Extinguisher
    56
  - Fire Boy Engine Room
    56
  - Fire Boy Helm Station
    56
    
    Mechanical Failures
    57
    
    Safety at Sea
    57
    
    Shallow Water Dangers
    58
  - Running Aground
    58
- APPENDIX B Thru
  
  58
  - Collisions
    59
  - Flooding, Sinking, and Capsizing
    59
  - Lightning Precautions
    60
  - Fueling
    61
  - After Fueling
    62
  - Figure
    62
  - Gasoline Vapors Warning Label
    62
  - CHAPTER 3 Systems
    
    63
- APPENDIX A Thru
  
  64
  - Boat Systems
    64
  - Propulsion System
    64
  - Engine Compartment
    65
  - Engines
    65
  - Figure
    65
  - Engine Instruments
    66
  - Engine Throttles
    66
  - Start the Engines
    66
  - Stop the Engines
    66
  - Console Configuration and Identification (RJ/RK Volvo)
    68
  - Figure
    68
  - Console Configuration and Identification (RJ/RK Mercruiser)
    69
  - Figure
    69
  - Windlass
    70
  - Battery Switch Panel and Helm Breaker Panel (RJ/RK)
    71
  - Bow Thruster (RJ/RK)
    73
  - Windlass
    74
  - Electrical Safety
    78
  - Electrical System
    78
  - Battery System
    80
    
    Battery Charging
    82
    
    Battery Powered Systems
    82
  - DC System Troubleshooting
    83
  - DC Wiring Color Codes
    84
  - Corsa Exhaust Systems
    87
  - Fresh Water System (Potable Water)
    90
  - Using the Fresh Water System
    91
  - Sanitizing the Fresh Water System
    92
  - Water Tank Sensors
    92
  - Troubleshooting Water Systems
    93
  - Trim Tab Operation
    94
  - Stray Currents
    95
  - Emergency Engine Stop Switches
    96
  - Low Oil Pressure
    96
  - Engine Remote Control Lever
    97
  - Fuel Systems
    98
    
    Fuel Tank
    99
  - Bilge Pumps
    100
  - Underwater Lighting
    102
  - Connecting and Disconnecting Shore Power
    103
  - GFI Outlets-Shore Power and Generator
    105
  - Kohler Generator
    106
    
    Generator Starting
    107
    
    Prestart Check List
    107
  - Thru-Hull Fittings and Seacocks
    109
  - Drain Plug
    111
  - RK Windshield Walk -Thru Step
    111
  - Sump Pump-RK Models Only
    115
  - RJ Marine Sanitation System
    116
  - RK Marine Sanitation System
    117
  - Optional Holding Tank
    121
  - Zinc Anodes (Mercruiser and Volvo)
    122
  - Air Conditioning
    123
  - Engine Hatch Rams
    128
  - Alternating Current Switch Panel Wiring
    130
  - Figure
    131
  - Rockford Fosgate Stereo System
    131
  - Figure
    132
  - CHAPTER 4 Storage and Commissioning
    
    133
    
    Winter Storage
    134
    
    Spring Commissioning
    136
    
    How to Clean Clear Vinyl Eisenglass Boat Windows
    139
    
    Cleaning and Maintenance of Canvas
    140
    
    Cleaning and Maintenance of Painted Surfaces
    143
    
    Figure
    144
    
    Figure
    147
    
    Stainless Steel & Anodized Aluminum Care
    148
    
    Figure
    149
    
    Teak Maintenance
    149
    
    Figure
    151
    
    Marine Upholstery Maintenance
    152
    
    Figure
    154
    
    Figure
    155
    
    Figure
    156
    
    Mercruiser Air Activated Single Point Drain System
    156
    
    Figure
    157
    
    Mercruiser Manual Three Point Drain System
    157
    
    Figure
    158
    
    Volvo Catalytic with Joy Stick
    158
    
    Figure
    159
    
    Float Plan
    176
- Appendix C
  
  179
  - Water Skiing
    179
- Appendix D
  
  184
- Appendix E
  
  184
  - Navigational Aids
    184
    
    Figure
    185
    
    Figure
    186
- APPENDIX F Technical Drawings
  
  187
  - Figure
    188
  - Figure
    189
  - Figure
    190
  - Figure
    191
  - Figure
    192
  - Figure
    194
  - Figure
    195
  - Figure
    196
  - Figure
    197
  - Figure
    198
  - Figure
    199
  - Figure
    200
  - Figure
    201
  - Figure
    202
  - Figure
    203
  - Figure
    204
  - Figure
    205
  - Figure
    206
  - Figure
    207
  - Figure
    208
  - Figure
    209
  - Figure
    210
  - Figure
    211
  - Figure
    212
  - Figure
    213
  - Figure
    214
  - Figure
    215
  - Figure
    216
  - Figure
    217
  - Trim Tabs
    224

Chris-Craft 32 Corsair (RK) General Owners Manual (150 pages)

Brand: Chris-Craft | Category: Boat | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
2
General Information
5
Boat Diagram
6
Hazard Communication Labels
13
Safe Boating Checklist
22
Required Safety Equipment
24
Additional Recommended Equipment
29
Carbon Monoxide and Boating
30
CO Detector
33
Desired Airflow through the Boat
33
Lanyard Stop Switch
34
Safe Boating Practices
34
Water Sport Safety Guidelines
37
Water Skiing
39
Skiing Signals
40
Basic Seamanship
41
Right-Of-Way
41
Meeting Head-On
42
Crossing Situations
43
Overtaking
43
The General Prudential Rule
44
Night Running
44
Navigational Aids
45
Whistle Signals
45
Navigational Aids Chart
50
Lateral Aids as Seen Entering from Seaward
51
Trailering
55
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
55
Weight Distribution
55
Hitch
56
Safety Chains
56
Brakes
57
Turning While Towing a Trailer
57
Backing a Trailer
58
Launching Guidelines
58
Loading Your Boat on the Trailer
59
12-Volt DC Electrical System
61
Battery
62
Dual Battery Switch
63
Wiring Schematic
64
Battery Switch Wiring Diagram
64
AC Electrical System
66
Transfer Switch
66
Shore Power
66
Generator
67
AC/DC Converter (Battery Charger)
69
Wiring Color Code
70
Fuses and Circuit Breakers List
72
Galvanic Corrosion
73
Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet
73
DC Electrical System Troubleshooting
74
AC Electrical System Troubleshooting
75
Generator Troubleshooting
75
Fresh Water System
76
Filling the Fresh Water Tank
77
Starting the Fresh Water System
78
Fresh Water Pump
78
Dockside Water Hookup
79
Transom Shower
80
Seacocks
80
Water Heater
80
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)
81
Portable Toilet
81
Holding Tank
82
Vacuflush Toilet
83
Overboard Discharge
84
Water System Troubleshooting
85
Marine Sanitation Device Troubleshooting
86
Boat Systems and Equipment
87
Engines
87
Fuel System
87
Engine Exhaust
87
Engine Compartment Ventilation
88
Propeller
89
Cavitations
90
Ventilations
90
Propeller Measurements
90
Steering System
91
Propeller Ventilation
91
Bilge Blower
92
Bilge Pump
92
Air Conditioning System
93
Refrigerator
93
Stove
94
Engine Troubleshooting
94
Fuel System Troubleshooting
95
Propeller Troubleshooting
96
Instruments and Controls
97
Helm Instruments
97
Tachometer
97
Speedometer
98
Fuel Gauge
98
Oil Pressure Gauge
98
Temperature Gauge
99
Voltmeter
99
Power Trim Gauge
99
Hour Meter
99
Engine Throttle/Shift Control
100
Trim Tabs
101
Getting Underway
102
Skipper's Checklist
102
Fueling
103
Pumping Fuel
104
Loading Passengers and Gear
105
After Fueling
105
Starting Procedures
106
Starting Fuel-Injected Engines
107
Starting Engines with Carburetors
108
Starting Diesel Engines
109
Leaving the Dock
109
Stopping
109
Acceleration
110
Steering
110
Trimming
111
Tilt/Trim Control Switches
111
Trimming the Boat Outdrive
112
Trimming the Boat with Trim Tabs
113
Anchoring
114
Dropping Anchor
115
Pulling in the Anchor
115
Returning to Shore
116
Docking
116
Mooring
116
Navigation Lights
117
Hazardous Conditions
118
Fog
118
Storms
119
Running Aground
119
Reacting to Emergencies
120
Flooding
120
Capsizing
120
Warning Markers
120
Man Overboard
121
Collision
121
Fire
121
Propulsion Failure
122
Control Failure
123
Steering Failure
123
Caring for the Boat
124
Fiberglass and Gelcoat
124
Repairing Gelcoat Damage
125
Deck Hardware and Fittings
126
Antifouling Bottom Paint
126
Windshields and Ports
127
Carpeting
127
Upholstery
127
Spots and Stains
128
Canvas
132
Sunbrella
134
Winter Layup and Storage
135
Lifting the Boat
135
Preparation for Storage
135
Trailer
135
Engine and Sterndrive
136
Batteries Storage
137
Fresh Water System Storage
137
Marine Sanitation Device Storage
138
Generator Storage
138
Interior Cleaning
138
Storage on Trailer
139
Recommissioning the Boat after Storage
139
Boating Terms
141

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