Sea Ray 225 Weekender, Owner'S Manual

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225 Weekender
® 2.12
S
ECTION
2 • G
ENERAL
B
OAT
A
RRANGEMENT
C. M
AGNETIC
C
OMPASS
Your compass (See Figure 2.6), properly corrected,
will indicate magnetic North (not true North). A
compass must be adjusted by a qualified person.
The reason for this is that nearby instruments or
objects containing magnets or current-carrying
electrical wires will influence the compass reading.
This is especially true if you add electronic devices
to the helm station.
After your compass has been professionally
adjusted. You will be given a deviation card or chart
indicating the correction to be applied when laying
out a compass course or making navigational
calculations.
Keep this correction card or chart
at the helm.
NOTE: The compass adjustment is only good for
the equipment arrangement that existed at the time
of the adjustment. If you place different equipment
or remove equipment from the vicinity of the
compass, you cannot rely on the compass reading.
The compass must be readjusted by a qualified
person after equipment is added or removed from
the vicinity of the compass.
NOTE: The compass roses shown on navigational
charts have both true North and magnetic North
directions superimposed. Make certain you plot
course compass directions from the magnetic North
compass rose.
When not in use, the compass should be protected
from excessive and prolonged sunlight. If your
compass becomes sluggish or erratic, it should be
serviced by an authorized repair station.
To keep the plexiglass dome free from scratches,
remove salt deposits and dust with a damp cloth.
An occasional treatment with paste wax will help
preserve the dome surface.
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
12. N
AVIGATION AND
A
NCHOR
L
IGHTS
Navigation lights (Figure 2.12.1) MUST be on while
underway from sunset to sunrise or in conditions
of reduced visibility. “Underway” means the boat is
not docked or at anchor. Trolling or drifting with
engine off is considered “underway” and navigation
lights must be used.
If you are anchored in open water, i.e. where other
boats can approach yours, you must display your
anchor light (Figure 2.12.2): a white light that can
be seen from all possible directions, i.e. 360
degrees.
Read the “Federal Requirements and Safety Tips
for Recreational Boats” provided in your kit.
I
NSERTING THE
R
EMOVABLE
S
TERN
A
NCHOR
L
IGHT
(F
IG
. 2.12.2)
SCREW IN TYPE
CONNECTOR
ANCHOR LIGHT
MAST
COMPRESSION
TYPE CONNECTOR
DECK ANCHOR
LIGHT FITTING
N
AVIGATION AND
A
NCHOR
L
IGHT
S
WITCHES
(F
IG
. 2.12.1)
NAVIGATION LIGHT
SWITCH
ANCHOR LIGHT
SWITCH