Cobalt Digital Inc 190, Manual, Page: 31 / 64

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Windshield Wing, Driver’s Side Cobalt Check List
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a. Maneuverability
When operating any boat at high speed, a great deal of caution must be exercised.
This is particularly true during turns. Gradual turns can be completed at high speed
by a competent driver but it must be emphasized that sudden turns at any speed and
particularly at high speed can be especially dangerous. It is possible to throw
passengers from their seats and even from the boat if caution is not exercised.
Remember, common sense is the rule for safe boating.
MANEUVERABILITY ABOVE 50 MPH IS LIMITED. SUDDEN TURNS MAY
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
COBALT CHECK LIST
For maximum enjoyment and safety, check each of these items BEFORE you
start your engine:
-- DRAIN PLUG (Securely in place?)
-- LIFE-SAVING DEVICES (One for every person on board?)
-- STEERING SYSTEM (Working smoothly and properly?)
-- FUEL SYSTEM (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?)
-- BATTERY (Fully charged? Proper water level?)
-- ENGINE (In neutral?)
-- CAPACITY PLATE (Are you overloaded?)
-- WEATHER CONDITIONS (Safe to go out?)
-- ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (Lights, horn, pump, etc.?)
-- EMERGENCY GEAR (Fire Extinguisher, Bailer, Paddle, Anchor and Line,
Signalling Device, Tool Kit, Etc.?)
RECOMMENDED SAFETY RULES
-- REMAIN SEATED WHILE UNDERWAY.
-- AVOID USING REAR PAD OR SUNDECK WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
-- DO NOT USE BOARDING LADDER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
-- TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WHILE RE-FUELING.
-- TURN OFF ENGINE(S) WHEN SWIMMERS ARE NEAR BOAT.