Carolina Cat 23CC 2015, Owner'S Manual

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2015 Carolina Cat 23CC Owners Manual
Chapter 1: Customer Information .............................................................................................................................1-6
1.1 Owner’s Portfolio ...........................................................................................................................................1-6
1.2 Warranty Information .....................................................................................................................................1-6
1.3 Dealer Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4 Owner’s Responsibilities................................................................................................................................1-7
1.5 Manual Legend ...............................................................................................................................................1-7
!!! DANGER .................................................................................................................................................1-7
!!! WARNING ...........................................................................................................................................1-7
!!! CAUTION .........................................................................................................................................1-7
NOTICE...............................................................................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2: Boat Information .....................................................................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3: Boat Specifications..................................................................................................................................3-9
3.1 23CC Standard Boat Specs, Features and options..........................................................................................3-9
Safety and Regulations................................................................................................................................................3-10
3.2 Operator Responsibilities .............................................................................................................................3-10
3.3 Registration...................................................................................................................................................3-10
3.4 Coast Guard Required Safety Equipment.....................................................................................................3-10
NOTICE.............................................................................................................................................3-10
3.5 Recommended Safety Equipment.................................................................................................................3-11
!!! CAUTION .......................................................................................................................................3-11
3.5.1 Capacity Information.............................................................................................................................3-11
3.6 Pollution Regulations ...................................................................................................................................3-11
3.7 Boating Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................3-11
3.7.1 Pre-Departure ........................................................................................................................................3-12
3.7.2 Launching..............................................................................................................................................3-12
3.7.3 Underway: (See Chapter 5 on Performance).........................................................................................3-12
3.7.4 Returning...............................................................................................................................................3-13
3.8 Trailering ......................................................................................................................................................3-13
3.9 Anchoring .....................................................................................................................................................3-13
!!! CAUTION .......................................................................................................................................3-13
3.10 Shallow Water...........................................................................................................................................3-13
3.11 Emergency Situations ...............................................................................................................................3-14
3.11.1 Emergency Stop Switch ........................................................................................................................3-14
3.11.2 Communication .....................................................................................................................................3-14
3.11.3 Rendering Assistance ............................................................................................................................3-14
3.11.4 Reporting Accidents ..............................................................................................................................3-14
3.11.5 Weather .................................................................................................................................................3-14
3.11.6 Towing ..................................................................................................................................................3-15
3.12 Carbon Monoxide (CO) ............................................................................................................................3-15
!!! DANGER ...............................................................................................................................................3-15
Chapter 4: Performance ..........................................................................................................................................4-16
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................4-16
4.2 Motor Trim – Twin Engines.........................................................................................................................4-16
4.2.1 Bow Up Condition ................................................................................................................................4-16
4.2.2 Bow Down Condition............................................................................................................................4-16
4.3 Engine Controls ............................................................................................................................................4-17
4.4 Steering Controls – Twin Engines................................................................................................................4-17
4.5 Steering Maintenance – Twin Engine ..........................................................................................................4-17
!!! CAUTION .......................................................................................................................................4-17
4.6 Steering System- Bleeding Instructions .......................................................................................................4-18
NOTICE.............................................................................................................................................4-18
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