Monterey Boats 268 SC Sport Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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M INTRODUCTION ...................................... M-1
New Boat Delivery..................................... M-2
Parts.......................................................... M-2
Specifications ............................................ M-3
Special Care & Cleaning ........................... M-3
Fire Extinguishing System......................... M-6
Special Gas Precautions ........................... M-7
Generator Set ........................................... M-8
Boat Layouts & Details ............................ M-10
Air Conditioner ......................................... M-10
Electrical Schematics ............................... M-25
1 BOATING SAFETY .................................. 1-1
Boating Regulations .................................. 1-2
Boater Responsibilities ............................. 1-2
Required Safety Equipment ...................... 1-3
Emergencies ............................................. 1-7
Hazardous Conditions .............................. 1-8
Operation By Minors ................................ 1-10
Passenger Safety ..................................... 1-11
Water Sports ............................................ 1-11
General Precautions ................................ 1-12
2 BASIC RULES OF THE ROAD ................ 2-1
Aids to Navigation ..................................... 2-1
Right-of-Way ............................................. 2-4
3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .............. 3-1
Shift/Throttle Control ................................. 3-1
Instruments ............................................... 3-2
Switches ................................................... 3-4
Steering System ........................................ 3-8
4 OPERATION ............................................. 4-1
Fueling ...................................................... 4-1
Starting ..................................................... 4-2
Shifting/Running ....................................... 4-4
Warning Alarm .......................................... 4-4
Steering Controls ...................................... 4-5
Stopping .................................................... 4-5
Docking ..................................................... 4-6
Boat Trim ................................................... 4-7
Drive Trim Angle ....................................... 4-7
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5 GETTING UNDERWAY ............................ 5-1
Safety Checklist ........................................ 5-1
Safety Equipment ..................................... 5-2
Boarding ................................................... 5-2
6 RUNNING ................................................. 6-1
Maneuvering Techniques .......................... 6-1
Salt Water ................................................. 6-2
Freezing Temperatures ............................. 6-3
Towing Procedure ..................................... 6-3
Anchoring ................................................. 6-4
Performance Boating ................................ 6-5
Propellers ................................................. 6-6
7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................... 7-1
Electrical ................................................... 7-1
Fuel System .............................................. 7-3
Steering System ....................................... 7-3
Corrosion Protection ................................. 7-3
General Maintenance ............................... 7-4
8 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 8-1
Trouble Check Chart ................................. 8-1
9 STORAGE ................................................ 9-1
10 TRAILERING .......................................... 10-1
Classifications ......................................... 10-1
Trailer Components ................................. 10-2
Safety Chains ......................................... 10-2
Trailering Checklist ................................. 10-3
Backing Up Trailers ................................. 10-4
Launching ............................................... 10-5
Loading ................................................... 10-5
Slinging/Lifting ........................................ 10-6
11 SHIP SYSTEMS ..................................... 11-1
Electrical Systems .................................. 11-1
Water Systems ....................................... 11-8
Hot Water Heater .................................. 11-11
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System ..... 11-12
Sample Float Plan ................................ 11-17
12 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ........................ 12-1
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