Bayliner 325 Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 325 • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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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, obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of this 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.
Qualified Maintenance
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Failure to maintain your boat’s systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your
jurisdiction and could expose you and other people to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.
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Follow the instructions provided in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, this supplement, the engine owner’s
manua,l and all accessory literature.
CONTROL HAZARD!
A qualified operator MUST be in control of the boat at ALL times. Do NOT operate your boat
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNI N G! !
To maintain the integrity and safety of your boat, allow ONLY qualified personnel to perform
maintenance on, or in any way modify the:
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Steering system
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Propulsion system
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Engine control system
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Fuel system
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Environmental control system
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Electrical system
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Navigational system
WARNI NG! !