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Check weather conditions.
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Be sure the lights, horn, bilge pumps and other electrical equipment are in operating
conditions.
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Be sure the fire extinguisher, signaling devices and other emergency gear are
onboard and in proper operating condition.
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Start your engines before casting off. Remember, the boat turns from the stern, therefore,
allow plenty of space between the boat and the dock before trying to move away.
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There are many things to consider to make your boating trip safe and enjoyable. You are
responsible for the safety of all passengers, the boat and any damage the boat or its
wake may cause. Keep passengers from blocking your view so that you do not run into
other boats, swimmers, water skiers, personal water vehicles or aids to navigation.
IGNITION SAFETY SWITCH
Your Cobalt is equipped with an ignition safety switch. It is located on the face of the
side mount control or near the lower edge of the driver’s control panel.
The ignition safety switch stops the engine(s) when engaged. Attach the lanyard to the
driver whenever the engines are running. If the driver leaves the driver’s station, the
lanyard will shut off the ignition immediately preventing the boat from moving under
power.
Attach the lanyard to the safety switch. Hook the opposite end on the lanyard to a strong
piece of clothing on the driver, such as a belt loop.
If the lanyard is lost, the switch may be overridden for temporary engine operation but
only in emergencies. Contact your Cobalt dealer immediately if a replacement lanyard is
needed.
SINGLE BATTERY SWITCH
Your Cobalt is equipped with a master battery switch. With this switch turned off,
nothing in the boat will operate except for the automatic bilge pump. If you have the
optional dual battery system, make sure the master switch is in the “1” or “2” position.
You can operate the boat with the switch in the “both” position, but, is not
recommended for extended periods.
DUAL BATTERY AND SWITCH
This option gives you the ability to isolate the entire boat from the batteries, and switch
to either or both batteries. Under normal situations, the switch should be in “position 1”
or “position 2” rather than the “all” position. This will keep one battery in reserve
should the other fail. Battery selection should be made with engine off only. We
recommend alternating batteries on a daily basis. In the off position, the entire boat is
isolated electrically with the exception of the automatic bilge pump circuit.
The purpose of dual batteries is to keep one as a spare. In the “both” position, you essentially
have one larger battery and if a failure should occur with the electrical systems or either battery, both batteries
will end up discharged.
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