Owner’s Manual Page
Operation - Section A
DO NOT swim or dangle legs or arms into
the water during a lightning storm. Stay out
of the water!
Lightning.will.seek.a.ground.when.it.strikes..Avoid.
contact.with.metal.parts.such.as.bow.rails,.control.
handle,.or.windshield.
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Please.keep.in.mind.that.along.with.the.fun.of.boating.
comes.responsibility..As.the.owner.or.operator.of.a.
pleasure.boat,.you.are.obligated.(morally.and.legally).
to.use.good.judgement.while.underway.in.providing.
for.the.safety.and.well-being.of.your.passengers.and.
other.boaters.around.you.
A common and flagrant violation of good judgement
and.the.law.by.boaters.involves.the.use.of.alcohol.or.
drugs..Each.year,.about.half.of.all.accidents.involving.
fatalities.involve.the.use.of.alcohol.or.drugs.
It.is.a.federal.offense.to.operate.a.boat.while.intoxi-
cated..Criminal.penalties.may.include.the.termination.
of.operating.privileges.for.up.to.one.year..Many.states.
have.passed.similar.laws.
Alcohol.or.drugs.have.an.inhibiting.effect.on.the.
judgement.and.reaction.time.of.the.boat.operator..
and.his/her.passengers..Heed.the.advice.of.experts.
and.statisticians...DO.NOT.drink.or.use.drugs.when.
operating.a.boat..NEVER.allow.an.obviously..
intoxicated.person.to.take.the.helm.
Have.fun.in.your.Four.Winns
®
.boat,.but.also.have..
the.good.sense.to.be.mentally.alert.and.physically.
capable.of.operating.the.boat.in.a.safe.manner.
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEMS CHECK
Before.leaving.the.dock,.the.following.items.should..
be.checked:
A. Before Starting The Engine
1.. Check.the.weather.forecast..Determine.if.the.
cruise.planned.can.be.made.safely.
2.. Be.sure.all.necessary.safety.equipment.is.on.
board.and.operative..This.includes.items.such..
as.the.running.lights,.horn,.spotlight,.life.saving.
devices,.etc.
3.. Check.the.bilge.water.level.and.bilge.pump.
operation. Check the engine and drive fluid levels
(if.applicable)..Look.for.other.signs.of.potential.
problems..Check.for.the.scent.of.fuel.fumes.
4.. Activate.the.Bilge.Blower..Check.the.blower.
output.
Gasoline vapors can explode resulting in
injury or death. Before starting the engine,
check engine compartment bilge for
gasoline or vapors. Operate blower for four
minutes, and verify blower operation.
ALWAYS run the blower when the vessel is
operating below cruising speed.
5.. Ensure.an.adequate.amount.of.fuel.is.on.board.
6. Be sure you have sufficient water and other
provisions.on.board.for.the.cruise.planned.
7.. Leave.a.written.message.listing.details.of.the.
planned.cruise.with.a.close.friend.ashore.
B. After Starting The Engine
1.. Visibly.check.the.engine.to.be.sure.there.are.no.
apparent.water.or.oil.leaks.
2.. Check.the.gauges..Make.sure.the.oil.pressure,.
water.temperature,.voltmeter,.etc..are.reading.
normally..
3.. Have.a.safe.cruise.and.enjoy.yourself.
Always be sure to raise the anchor and
ensure the chain stop is engaged prior to
operating your boat. Failure to raise and
secure anchor before getting underway
could result in damage to boat and even
severe injury or death from a rebounding
anchor.
Summary of Contents for 318 VISTA
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Page 200: ...Electrical Schematics Owner s Manual Page 196 318 VISTA HELM BREAKER PANEL ASSEMBLY...
Page 206: ...Electrical Schematics Owner s Manual Page 202 318 VISTA DIESEL BATTERY SWITCH PANEL ASSEMBLY...
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