Boston Whaler 20 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Boat Operation Section 2
Stopping Procedure
Use the following checklist at the end of each mission
to verify that the appropriate boat systems are config-
ured for a short period of non-use at the dock.
If you are not going to use the boat for a long period of
time, refer to Off-Season Storage in Section 6.
❑
Put the control lever in NEUTRAL
❑
Secure the boat. Deploy fenders and fender
boards
❑
Turn the main engine key switch to the OFF
position
❑
Verify that the boat trim tabs are fully retracted
❑
Power down all electronic equipment following
manufacturer’s instructions
❑
Center the outboard engine before tilting to avoid
contact with any special towing equipment
❑
Raise the engine to full Tilt Up position and
engage tilt lock
❑
Turn engine battery OFF-ON switch to OFF posi-
tion
❑
Turn house battery OFF-ON switch to OFF posi-
tion
❑
Remove battery OFF-ON switch knobs if appro-
priate
❑
Bilge pump has an uninterruptible power supply
to support automatic operation
❑
Verify bilge pump rocker switch is in the AUTO
position
❑
Connect and activate shore power, if appropriate
❑
Verify shore power polarity
!
CAUTION
Keep the bilge pump switch in the AUTO
position anytime the bilge drain plug is in place,
whether the boat is in the water or on a trailer.
Keeping the switch in the AUTO position allows
the system to sense rainwater or melting snow
that might accumulate in the bilge.