Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge, Owner'S Manual

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3.1
S
ECTION
3 • U
SING
Y
OUR
B
OAT
44 Sedan Bridge ( 455 Sedan Bridge )
1. P
REPARING TO
D
EPART
As the owner/operator of a Sea Ray
®
yacht, you
are responsible for the safe operation of your boat
and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure
that required documents, navigational equipment
and Coast Guard required safety equipment is
aboard and in proper working order.
G
ENERAL
1. Weather forecast - Safe conditions existing for
length of trip.
2. Passengers/Crew - Instructed in duties for
getting underway and fitted for a correct size
PFD. One (1) PFD for every person aboard.
3. Tool Box - Stocked with a variety of appropriate
tools.
4. Lines, Fenders and Anchor - Ready for use.
5. Float Plan - shared with friend or relative not
on trip.
6. Navigation Charts - Available for trip.
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1. Equipment - Make sure all equipment is stored
properly.
2. Radio and Navigation Equipment - Check for
proper working condition.
3. Bilge/Engine Compartment - “Sniff” the bilge/
engine compartment for fuel odor. Run the bilge
blowers for at least Four (4) minutes. Confirm
air flow through hull vents.
4. Bilge Pumps - Assure that all bilge pumps
function properly.
5. Shore Power Cable - Disconnected from
dockside power inlet.
6. Trim Tabs - Full range of motion. No excessive
play or binding.
7. Fresh Water Tank - Filled and sanitized.
8. Head System Holding Tank - Empty
9. Seacocks - Open (handle parallel to hose).
E
NGINE
1. Fuel - Be sure that you have sufficient
recommended fuel for the trip.
2. Fuel System - Check for leaks.
3. Racor Fuel Filters - Check that filters are clean,
tight and free of water.
4. Fluid levels - Check engine oil and steering fluid
levels.
5. Coolant Drain Plugs - Secured
6. Batteries - Fully charged (Check water cell
levels).
7. Battery Switches - Check for proper working
condition.
8. Fuel valves - Open
9. Engine Alarm - Test. Should sound after a few
seconds.
10. Gear Shift and Throttle Controls - Full range
of motion. In NEUTRAL and IDLE positions.
2. W
HILE
U
NDERWAY
G
ENERAL
1. Passengers/crew - Safely seated with PFD’s
on or immediately accessible. Keep passengers
safe.
2. Lines, fenders and anchor - Safely stowed.
3. Opeation - Gradual acceleration/deceleration
and turning.
4. Surroundings - Be aware of other boats,
swimmers, floating debris, etc. at all times.
5. Carbon Monoxide (CO) - Operate so as to
prevent buildup.
6. Weather - Monitor frequently.