Edgewater Networks 268 Center Console, Owner'S Manual

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After Starting the Engine
Upon initial start-up, make sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for engine break-in
Check to be sure there is a telltale water stream exiting the engine.
Check the gauges to determine if everything is nominal.
Check to make sure everything is secure and properly stowed away; remember the boat’s
movement is dynamic and anything that is loose will become a hazard at the worst possible time.
Have a great time on the water
Remember that the captain is responsible for the safety of the crew and passengers and
for his/her boats wake damage.
Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol!
Make sure someone else on-board knows how to operate the boat in the event you are injured
and unable to operate the boat.
If you are operating the boat for the first time, make sure you follow the engine
manufacturer’s break-in recommendations. This will assure proper break-in and reduce
the possibility of engine problems.
9.2 Basic Rules of the Road
The following is not intended to be a comprehensive course in seamanship and rules of the road,
but instead an introduction. It is strongly recommended that a boating safety course be taken from
your local Coast Guard Auxiliary or local Department of Natural Resources. There are also many
good reference books in your local library as well as numerous sites on the Internet.
Remember, paddleboats, sailboats and other vessels (such as barges) that are unable to
maneuver, always have the right of way over powerboats. Sail boats, when under power,
are considered motorboats. However, always boat defensively.
Aids to Navigation
Along the coastlines and in navigable inland waters, the U.S. Coast Guard has placed aids to
navigation. These have been placed for the boating public’s safety. Please become familiar with