Formula SUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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FORMULA
SUN SPORT
SUN SPORT
BOATING AT NIGHT
NOTICE
Operate the boat between sunset and
sunrise using your navigational lights.
Navigational lights are legally required to
indicate direction and right-of-way at night.
Boats operating between sunset and sunrise
(hours vary by state) must use navigation lights.
Nighttime operation, especially during bad
weather or fog, can be dangerous. All Rules of the
Road apply at night; it is best to slow down and
stay clear of all boats, regardless of who has
right-of-way.
Protect your night vision by avoiding bright lights.
Have a passenger, if possible, help keep watch
for other boats, water hazards, and aids to
navigation.
The size, speed, and direction of the other
vessels are determined at night from the running
lights. A green light indicates the starboard side of
the boat, and a red light indicates the port side.
Generally, if you see a green light, you have the
right-of-way; if you see a red light, give-way to
that vessel.
Navigational Lights
You must use your navigational lights (running
lights) when operating your Formula boat between
sunset and sunrise, and when day time visibility is
limited. Also, check with the local authorities
before operating your boat for other requirements
concerning the use of navigational lights.
The navigational lights are identified by a red light
on the port side of the vessel, and a green light on
the starboard side.
Anchor Light
All boats at anchor must display a proper white
anchor light. The anchor light (all around light) is
the white light located on top of the radar tower or
extended on a pole from a position on the deck
for boats without an arch. The anchor light must
be visible 360 degrees and remain on anytime the
boat is moored.
Docking lights are to be used for docking only. It is
illegal to use your docking lights while cruising.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS
Using your boat in different environments requires
special operating considerations.
Salt Water
During long periods of mooring, if possible, tilt the
propulsion units drives out of the water—except in
freezing temperatures.
Fresh water flushing of the engines is
recommended after operating in salt, polluted or
brackish water. On non-closed water cooling
engines, Formula may provide a fresh water
flushing port. Refer to
Engine Flushing
, in this
section, for additional flushing information.
Refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual for
that manufacturer’s salt water operating
recommendations.
Freezing Temperatures
When boating in temperatures below freezing,
keep the propulsion unit’s drives tilted down
(submerged) at all times. This will prevent
damage from freezing.
Upon removing your Formula boat from the water,
leave the drive units in the vertical position until
the cooling system has drained. Refer to your
propulsion unit operator’s manual for additional
information.
Use caution when handling clear isinglass on the
Bimini enclosure in low temperatures to prevent
damage from cracking.
HOLDING POSITION
Wind and/or current will affect the boat’s speed,
course and time to reach your destination. When
traveling to your destination, wind and/or current
will cause the boat to deviate from the intended
course. The amount of difference between the
intended course and the course the boat must
travel to reach your destination is called leeway.
The wind or current pushes sideways on the boat
causing it to travel at an angle to the intended
course. The speed of the boat determines the
amount of leeway between the intended course
and the traveled course.