Bayliner 1950 1952 1954 2150 2152, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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CHAPTER 1: WELCOME ABOARD! Classic Runabouts • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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Safety Standards
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Your boat’s mechanical and electrical systems were designed to meet safety standards in effect at the time it
was built.
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Some of these standards were mandated by law, all of them were designed to insure your safety, and the safety of
other people, vessels and property.
In addition to this owner’s manual supplement, please read the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and all accessory
instructions for important safety standards and hazard information.
Engine & Accessories Guidelines
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Your boat’s engine and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.
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Installing a different engine or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics.
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Should you choose to install a different engine 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 boat again.
Certain modifications to your boat can result in cancellation of your warranty protection. Always check with
your dealer before making any modifications to your boat.
Engine & Accessories Literature
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The engine and accessories installed on your boat come with their own operation and maintenance manuals.
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Read and understand these manuals before using the engine and accessories.
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Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this supplement is included in your
owner’s packet.
DANGER
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD! DO NOT allow anyone to ride on parts of the
boat not designated for such use. Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward
deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupying the transom platform while
underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.
DAN GER!
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DANGER
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD! ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects before get-
ting underway. The anchor and other items that are not properly secured can come loose when
the boat is moving and cause personal injury or death.
DAN GER!
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N OT I C E
When storing your boat please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.