Edgewater Networks 158CS, Owner Assistance Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information .................................................................6
1.1 General ..............................................................................................................................6
1.2 Owner / Operator Responsibilities ......................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Helm Control Systems .............................................................7
2.1 General ..............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Steering System.................................................................................................................7
2.3 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls......................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Propulsion System...................................................................8
3.1 General ..............................................................................................................................8
3.2 Engine Cooling System ......................................................................................................9
3.3 Propellers ..........................................................................................................................9
3.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim ................................................................................................9
3.5 Engine Instrumentation ...................................................................................................10
Chapter 4 Electrical System ...................................................................11
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................11
4.2 Accessory Panel Switches ...............................................................................................11
4.3 Electrical System Maintenance ........................................................................................12
Chapter 5 Drainage System ................................................................... 12
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................12
5.2 Drain System Maintenance ..............................................................................................12
5.3 Cockpit Drains..................................................................................................................12
5.4 Transom Bilge..................................................................................................................12
5.5 Locker Drain........................................................................................................................12
Chapter 6 Safety Equipment...................................................................13
6.1 Required Safety Equipment ............................................................................................13
6.2 Suggested Safety Equipment - Inshore ............................................................................14
6.3 Suggested Safety Equipment – Offshore .........................................................................14
Chapter 7 Safe Operation .......................................................................15
7.1 Pre-Cruise Check List ......................................................................................................15
7.2 Basic Rules of the Road...................................................................................................16
7.3 Safe Operation.................................................................................................................17
7.4 Towing or Being Towed....................................................................................................18
7.5 Stopping the Boat.............................................................................................................18
7.6 Docking............................................................................................................................18
7.7 After Operation ...............................................................................................................19
7.8 Trailering Your Boat .........................................................................................................19
7.9 Launching Your Boat........................................................................................................20
7.10 Retrieving Your Boat ......................................................................................................20