Grady-White Boats EXPRESS 265, Owner'S Manual

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T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
W
ELCOME ABOARD
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C
HAPTER
1: C
ONSUMER
I
NFORMATION
.................................................. 1–1
Owner’s Packet ................................................................................................... 1–1
Warranty Information ......................................................................................... 1–1
Dealer’s Responsibilities .................................................................................... 1–1
Consumer Responsibilities ................................................................................. 1–2
Hazard Warning Symbols ................................................................................... 1–3
C
HAPTER
2: S
AFETY
................................................................................. 2–1
Required Safety Equipment ................................................................................ 2–1
Additional Recommended Equipment................................................................ 2–1
Registration Numbers ......................................................................................... 2–1
Emergency Stop Switch...................................................................................... 2–2
Emergency Information ...................................................................................... 2–2
Boating Safety Tips ............................................................................................ 2–3
Loading Capacity ................................................................................................ 2–4
Carbon Monoxide
........................................................................................... 2–5
Suggested Boating Classes And Reading Material............................................. 2–6
C
HAPTER
3: G
ENERAL
I
NFORMATION
..................................................... 3–1
Fueling ............................................................................................................ 3–1
Fuel System......................................................................................................... 3–2
Fuel Select Valve ................................................................................................ 3–2
Pollution Regulations.......................................................................................... 3–3
Discharge of Oil or Hazardous Substances......................................................... 3–3
Disposal of Plastics or Garbage .......................................................................... 3–3
Trailering ............................................................................................................ 3–4
Predeparture ........................................................................................................ 3–4
Approaching/Leaving The Dock ........................................................................ 3–4
Towing ................................................................................................................ 3–4
Anchoring ........................................................................................................... 3–4
Shallow Water..................................................................................................... 3–5
General Information On Boat Handling ............................................................. 3–5
Twin Engine Boats.............................................................................................. 3–6
Commonly Used Nautical Terms
................................................................... 3–7
C
HAPTER
4: P
ERFORMANCE
..................................................................... 4–1
Performance Factors ........................................................................................... 4–1
Engine Efficiency ............................................................................................... 4–1
Weather Conditions ............................................................................................ 4–1
Load Distribution ................................................................................................ 4–1
Marine Growth.................................................................................................... 4–1
Propeller.............................................................................................................. 4–1
Trim .................................................................................................................... 4–2
Propulsion System .............................................................................................. 4–2
Engine Warranty ................................................................................................. 4–2
Throttle/shift Control .......................................................................................... 4–3
Steering ............................................................................................................... 4–3