PURSUIT 2865 DENALI, Owner'S Manual

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2865 DENALI
• Turn off the engine when the person is alongside and use a ring buoy with a line
attached, a paddle or boathook to assist him to the boat. Make sure you don't hit
him with the ring buoy or the boat.
• Pull the person to the boat and assist him on board.
• Check the person for injuries and administer first aid if necessary. If the injuries are
serious, call for help. Refer to the Safety chapter for more information on first aid and
requesting emergency medical assistance.
MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS,
OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER
WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINE IF DIVERS OR SWIMMERS ARE
ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BE-
FORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
12.13 Trash Disposal
The discharge of plastic trash or trash mixed with plastic is illegal anywhere in the marine
environment. Regional, State, and local restrictions on garbage discharges also may apply.
Responsible boaters store refuse in bags and disposed of it properly on shore. You should
make sure your passengers are aware of the local waste laws and the trash management
procedure on your boat. Refer to the placard located near the cabin breaker panel for more
specific information regarding solid waste disposal.
12.14 Trailering Your Boat
If you trailer your boat, make sure that your tow vehicle is capable of towing the weight of the
trailer, boat and equipment and the weight of the passengers and equipment inside the vehicle.
This may require that the tow vehicle be specially equipped with a larger engine, transmission,
brakes and trailer tow package.
The boat trailer is an important part of your boating package. The trailer should be matched
to your boat's weight and hull. Using a trailer with a capacity too low will be unsafe on the
road and cause abnormal wear. A trailer with a capacity too high, can damage the boat.
Contact your dealer to evaluate your towing vehicle and hitch, and to make sure you have the
correct trailer for your boat.
Important Note:
Your Pursuit is a heavy boat and care must be taken when selecting the trailer. We
recommend that you use a bunk style trailer that incorporates a combination of heavy
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