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During Operation:
• Check gauges or engine monitoring systems
frequently for signs of abnormal operation.
• Check that steering, shift and throttle controls
continue to operate smoothly.
• Check for excessive vibration.
• Monitor your fuel supply.
• Verify batteries are charged.
After Boating:
• Remove the ignition keys, if equipped.
• Stow and secure all equipment.
• Pump bilges dry with manual switch.
• Check for fuel, oil and water leaks.
• Clean any spills, stains or moisture from the
boat. Inspect sea strainers.
• Remove any food, garbage and wet gear from
the boat.
• Secure lockers, hatches and canvas as
equipped.
• Refer to Electrical Systems handbook for
storage procedures.
Zeus Propulsion System Operation
If your Cobalt yacht is equipped with the Zeus
Propulsion System, pulling away from the dock,
maneuvering and docking can be controlled by the
Zeus system. Refer to the Zeus propulsion
operator’s manual for more detailed operation of
the system.
Handling Dock and Mooring Lines
Be sure to use enough fenders to protect your boat
from damage. Only use good quality
double-braided nylon line. Protect your boat’s finish
by using chafing protectors on the lines. Only use
the cleats to secure your boat. Do not use the
handrails or windshield. If possible, tie up your boat
with the bow toward the waves and leave a little
slack in the lines to allow for some wave movement
or tidal action.
1 – Stern Line
2 – Forward Quarter Spring
3 – After Bow Spring
4 – Bow Line
Use your dock lines to help maneuver the boat near
the pier and to secure it. Use the following
information to secure your boat to a pile or dock
cleat:
The bow line is fastened to the bow cleat and is
pulled forward at about a 45° angle. This line keeps
the boat from moving astern.
The stern line is fastened to an after cleat and
pulled astern at about a 45° angle. This line keeps
the boat from moving forward.
The spring lines can help you control the boat when
leaving a dock. Be sure to use spring lines when
boating in waters where the tide movement is
significant. The forward quarter spring line is
fastened to a forward cleat and heads aft. The after
bow spring is fastened to a stern cleat and heads
forward.
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