Formula 48 2008, Manual

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Raw Water System ...............................5-15
Automatic Fire Extinguisher System .....5-15
Equipment..............................................5-16
Section 6—Getting Underway
Safety Checklist .......................................6-1
Basic Safe Boating Rules........................6-1
Fueling .....................................................6-4
Pre-Operational Checks ..........................6-5
Boat Trim/Loading ....................................6-6
Boarding...................................................6-6
Section 7—Operation
Starting.....................................................7-1
Shifting .....................................................7-2
Steering....................................................7-2
Running....................................................7-3
Stopping ...................................................7-3
Operating at High Speed.........................7-3
Maneuvering Techniques.........................7-4
Boating At Night.......................................7-7
Special Operating Conditions..................7-7
Holding Position .......................................7-8
Use of Trim Tabs ......................................7-8
Anchoring and Sea Anchors .................7-10
Towing and Being Towed.......................7-12
Heavy Weather ......................................7-13
Swimming and Diving............................7-15
Docking ..................................................7-16
Mooring Lines ........................................7-17
Using Fenders........................................7-18
Navigational Hints..................................7-18
Section 8—Schedule Checks and Service
After Each Run ........................................8-1
Scheduled Maintenance Checks.............8-2
Section 9—Care and Maintenance
Interior Cleaning ......................................9-1
Exterior Cleaning .....................................9-2
Unscheduled Maintenance......................9-5
Bilge .......................................................9-10
Corrosion and Electrolysis.....................9-10
Galvanic Corrosion Protection...............9-10
Section 10—Storage
In-Water Storage Preparation................10-1
Lifting the Boat.......................................10-1
Storage Cradle.......................................10-2
Storage/Winterization ............................10-2
Re-activating the Boat After Storage.....10-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1—Introduction
Welcome Aboard .....................................1-1
Declaration of Conformity ........................1-2
Table of Contents.....................................1-3
Owner/Operator Responsibilities.............1-5
Publications..............................................1-5
Qualified Boat Operators .........................1-5
Education Opportunities ..........................1-6
Federal, State and Local Regulations .....1-6
Reporting Accidents ................................1-6
Rendering Assistance..............................1-6
Serial Number Locations .........................1-6
Repair and Modifications .........................1-7
Environmental Considerations.................1-7
Section 2—Boating Safety
Signal Words/Definitions..........................2-1
Required Safety Equipment ....................2-2
Recommended Equipment......................2-5
Emergency Considerations .....................2-5
Hazardous Conditions .............................2-6
Operating By Minors..............................2-10
Communication......................................2-10
Section 3—Specifications and Layout
Boating Terminology ................................3-1
Dimensions ..............................................3-2
48 Yacht....................................................3-3
45 Yacht....................................................3-5
Section 4—Controls and Indicators
Gauges ....................................................4-1
Circuit Breakers .......................................4-4
Switches...................................................4-4
Cabin Controls and Indicators...............4-10
Battery On/Off Switches ........................4-14
Section 5—System Operation and Equipment
Powertrain ................................................5-1
Fuel System .............................................5-1
Helm System ...........................................5-2
Bilge and Blower System ........................5-2
DC Electrical ............................................5-3
AC Electrical ............................................5-6
Shore Power ............................................5-7
Generator .................................................5-9
Battery Charger .......................................5-9
Fresh Water System ..............................5-10
Gray Water System................................5-13
Waste Water System .............................5-14
Head System Operation ........................5-14
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Introduction