Cobalt Digital Inc R5 BOWRIDER, Owner'S Manual

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EFERENCE AND
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ORMS
OPERATION QUICK
REFERENCE
Your safety, the safety of your passengers and
other boats are among your responsibilities as
operator of the boat. Your boat must be in
compliance with USCG safety equipment
regulations.
Before Launching
If pulling from storage, de-winterize the engine(s);
consult your authorized Cobalt dealer if necessary.
• Install drain plug.
• Have enough PFDs for every person onboard.
• Make sure you have enough fuel.
• Verify the batteries are fully charged.
• Check all fluid levels. Refer to the propulsion
unit operator’s manual or consult your
authorized Cobalt dealer.
• Check weather conditions.
• Be sure the lights, horn, bilge pumps and other
electrical equipment are in operating condition.
• Be sure the fire extinguisher, signaling devices
and other emergency gear are onboard and in
proper operating condition.
Pre-Operation
• Test operation of carbon monoxide detector.
• Open all seacocks and check for leaks.
• Check seawater strainers for leaks and
accumulation of debris.
• Check generator fuel/water separator.
• Open windows, doors and hatches.
• Check that no fuel, oil or water is leaking or has
leaked into the bilge compartment.
• Check all hoses and connections for leakage
and damage.
• Check that the steering system operates
properly.
• Do not overload your boat.