Bayliner 160 Bowrider, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
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This Owner’s Manual Supplement provides information about your boat that is not covered in the Sport Boat
Owner’s Manual .
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Before using your boat, study this Owner’s Manual Supplement , the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, and all engine
and accessory literature carefully.
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Keep this Owner’s Manual Supplement and the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual on your boat in a secure, yet readily
available place.
Dealer Service
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Your dealer is your key to service.
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Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your boat.
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Contact your dealer if you have any problems with your new boat.
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If your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: 360-435-8957 or send us a FAX: 360-403-4235.
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Buy replacement parts from any authorized Bayliner dealer.
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You can access on-line parts catalogs, links to vendor websites, and other helpful features by logging on
to http://www.baylinercustomercare.com.
Warranty Information
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Bayliner offers a Limited Warranty on each new Bayliner purchased through an authorized Bayliner dealer.
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A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.
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If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Bayliner dealer or call 360-435-8957
for a copy.
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, get handling and operating experience before assuming command of your boat.
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:
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U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
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In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.
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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 boat club can advise you of local
sea schools or competent instructors.
CONTROL HAZARD!
An experienced operator MUST be in control of your boat at ALL times. NEVER operate your
boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING!
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