PURSUIT 2865 DENALI, Owner'S Manual

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2865 DENALI
• Make sure you have signal kits and flare guns aboard, and they are current and in good
operating condition.
• Be sure you have sufficient water and other provisions for the planned cruise.
• Leave a written message listing details of your planned cruise with a close friend ashore
(Float Plan). The float plan should include a description of your boat, where you intend
to cruise, and a schedule of when you expect to arrive in the cruising area and when you
expect to return. Keep the person informed of any changes in your plan to prevent false
alarms. This information will tell authorities where to look and the type of boat to look
for in the event you fail to arrive.
• Check the amount of fuel on board. Observe the “rule of thirds”: one third of the fuel for
the trip out, one third to return and one third in reserve. An additional 15% may be
consumed in rough seas.
• The engine fuel filters should also be checked for water, leaks or corrosion.
• Check the oil in the engine.
• Set the battery selector switches as desired.
• Check the bilge water level. Look for other signs of potential problems. Monitor for the
scent of fuel fumes.
• Turn on the bilge blower. Check the blower output and operate five (5) minutes before
starting the engine.
• Test the automatic and manual bilge pump switches to make sure the system is working
properly. The bilge pump automatic float switch can be tested by using a garden hose to
flood the bilge until the water level is high enough to activate the pump.
Have a tool kit aboard. The kit should include the following basic tools:
Spark Plug Wrench Hammer
Spark Plug Gap Gauge Electrician’s Tape
Screwdrivers Lubricating Oil
Pliers Jackknife
Adjustable Wrench Vise grip Pliers
Needle Nose Pliers Wire Crimping Tool
End Wrench Set Wire Connector Set
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE ON BOARD
FOR EVERY PERSON ON BOARD AND ONE THROW-OUT FLOTATION DEVICE.
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