1
Vessel Operation
Is the operator sober, alert and ready to skipper
the vessel?
Have all passengers been
fi
tted for the proper size
life jackets?
Has a
fl
oat plan been
fi
led and left with a
competent person?
Has the bilge been sniffed and the fuel system leak
checked?
Are the appropriate sea cocks open?
Is all communication equipment in good operating
condition?
Has a second person been briefed on operational,
emergency, and VHF procedures should the skipper
become disabled?
Is all safety equipment accounted for and easily
accessible?
Are navigation lights and sound signals in good
working condition?
Is the bilge free of water and do the bilge pumps
operate?
GETTING UNDERWAY
Pre-Departure Questionnaire
Have all
fl
uid levels been topped off?
Is the fuel tank full?
Are the propellers in good condition?
Is the drain plug in place (dry stored vessels)?
Have all passengers been briefed on all emergency
procedures and seated for departure? Is the boat load
balanced?
T h i s c h a p t e r
explores select parts
of running your
vessel from casting
off to docking
a n d h a n d l i n g
emergencies.
We recommend
further reading
to enhance your
infor mation on
the chapter topics.
A l s o, b e c o m e
familiar with your
engine owner’s
manual since many of the items noted here are found
there in further detail.
Summary of Contents for 38 EXPRESS
Page 1: ...784027 3 2013 OWNER S MANUAL 38 EXPRESS ...
Page 29: ...11 Safety On Board NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES ...
Page 50: ...9 Rules Of The Road ...
Page 51: ...10 Chapter 3 ...
Page 67: ...16 Chapter 4 TYPICAL MAIN DC PANEL METER SWITCH FUNCTIONS CO DC VOLTS ...
Page 109: ...58 Chapter 4 TYPICAL WASTE SYSTEM TOILET BOWL ASSEMBLY EARLIER MODELS ...
Page 142: ...14 Chapter 5 AFT FORWARD SIDEWAYS DIAGONALLY ROTATE TYPICAL JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS ...
Page 243: ...38 Chapter 8 ...
Page 275: ...15 Troubleshooting TYPICAL WINDLASS ...
Page 294: ...Technical Information 12 6 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL KOHLER GENERATOR W DIGITAL REMOTE WIRING ...
Page 295: ...Technical Information 12 7 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL DECK HARNESS 1 OF 2 ...
Page 296: ...Technical Information 12 8 38 TYPICAL DECK HARNESS 2 OF 2 ...
Page 297: ...Technical Information 12 9 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL HARNESS ...
Page 298: ...Technical Information 12 10 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP DASH HARNESS ...
Page 299: ...Technical Information 12 11 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SALON TV HARNESS ...
Page 300: ...Technical Information 12 12 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL STEREO HARNESS ...
Page 301: ...Technical Information 12 13 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL TRIM TAB SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 302: ...Technical Information 12 14 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 303: ...Technical Information 12 15 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL GFCI CIRCUITRY ...
Page 304: ...Technical Information 12 16 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER GROUND CIRCUITRY ...
Page 305: ...Technical Information 12 17 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL TWIN VOLVO DIESEL ENGINE FIRE EXT SHUTDOWN ...
Page 306: ...Technical Information 12 18 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 307: ...Technical Information 12 19 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIREWALL WIRING ...
Page 308: ...Technical Information 12 20 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL WIPER CIRCUITRY OVERVIEW ...
Page 309: ...Technical Information 12 21 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION INSTALLATION ...
Page 310: ...Technical Information 12 22 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION SUB WOOFER INSTALLATION ...
Page 311: ...Technical Information 12 23 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION ZONES ...
Page 312: ...Technical Information 12 24 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ...
Page 313: ...Technical Information 12 25 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL HARDTOP INSTALLATION ...
Page 314: ...Technical Information 12 26 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP LAYOUT ...
Page 315: ...Technical Information 12 27 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL PLUMBING LAYOUT ...
Page 317: ...Technical Information 12 29 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SLING LOCATIONS ...