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Recommended Spare Parts
The following list contains common spare parts you
should carry onboard. Review all the equipment on
your yacht. Be sure to have spare parts available to
maintain and make minor repairs if necessary.
Refer to all operator’s manuals in your owner’s
packet for the manufacturer’s recommended spare
parts.
• Engine and generator oil
• Hydraulic fluid for the steering system and trim
system
• Ignition keys
• Tape, tie straps and rope
• Light bulbs and fuses
• Propeller with attaching hardware
Education Opportunities
Be boat smart from the start, take a boating safety
course and get a free vessel safety check annually
for your yacht. For more information, contact:
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary,
www.cgaux.org; United States Power Squadrons,
888-FOR-USPS, www.usps.org. Most boaters can
enhance their enjoyment of boating experiences
through increased knowledge of safe operation,
navigation and regulation of pleasure boats. The
following is a list of some other agencies and
organizations that offer Water Safety, First Aid and
CPR courses or information.
To find boating safety courses in your area, call
your state’s local boating agency or the USCG
boating safety course line at 800-336-2628
(800-245-2628 in Virginia).
• American Red Cross
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• U.S. Power Squadrons
• State Boating Offices
• Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
• Yacht Clubs
Insurance
You must get insurance before operating your new
boat. Insurance for loss by fire, theft or other
causes, or liability protection against accidents is a
must for responsible boaters. The boat owner is
legally responsible for any damage or injury caused
when the owner or someone else operating the
boat is involved in an accident. Many states have
laws detailing minimum insurance needs. Your
insurance agent or your dealer may be able to
supply you with more information.
BOAT THEORY
The following information briefly explains main
system theory.
Remote Control System
The shift/throttle levers are connected to the engine
and propulsion units electronically. The levers
control the direction and the speed of the boat.
Steering System
Zeus Propulsion System - Your yacht is
equipped with a joystick control, linked with
computers and software to control the engines,
direction of the yacht and its speed. The
joystick control and electronic controls are
primarily for low-speed maneuvering in tight
spaces. The steerable pods of the Zeus system,
along with an advanced joystick control
system, deliver precise turning and tight
maneuvering that is far superior to bow
thrusters.
The optional Skyhook feature, a component of the
Precision Pilot
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system, keeps a Zeus-equipped
yacht within a tight area or on a fixed heading.
