44 Sedan Bridge (
455 Sedan Bridge
)
3.2
S
ECTION
3 • U
SING
Y
OUR
B
OAT
7. Navigation
- Adhere to navigational aids in the
water and on shore.
8. Fuel
- Check consumption regularly.
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1. Trim Tabs - Bring boat to “On Plane”.
2. Navigation lights - On at night or in reduced
visibility.
E
NGINE
1. Tachometers
- Engines operating in safe RPM
range (refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for
your specific engine).
2. Engine Gauges
- Monitor continually.
3. Engine Operation
- Check idle and shift. Listen
for abnormal noises and visually check the
engine compartment while underway.
3. R
ETURNING
TO
P
ORT
G
ENERAL
1. Passengers/crew
- Instructed in duties for line
handling.
2. Lines, fenders and anchor
- Ready for use.
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1. Anchor Light -
ON if necessary.
2. Bilge/Engine Compartment -
“Sniff” the bilge/
engine compartment for fuel odor. Run the bilge
blowers if necessary. Check for water in the
bilge. Run bilge pumps if necessary.
E
NGINES
1. Gearshift & Throttle Controls -
Bring to
NEUTRAL and IDLE positions.
2. Tachometers -
Idle the engines for five (5)
minutes to cool down.
3. Ignition -
Depress EMERGENCY STOP/STOP
switches on the helm switch panel when engines
are cooled down.
4. Engine Operation -
Check idle and shift. Listen
for abnormal noises.
4. S
ECURING
THE
B
OAT
G
ENERAL
1. Shore Power Cables -
Connected to dockside
power inlet.
2. Fenders and Lines -
Fenders in place, lines
tied securely to dock.
3.
Equipment -
Dry and stored.
4.
Float Plan -
Notify person who had float plan
that you have returned.
5.
Canvas -
Properly install canvas covers
6.
Hull -
Inspect for damage
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1. Seacocks -
Closed (handle perpendicular to
hose).
2. Helm Switch Panel -
All switches in the OFF
position.
3. Gearshift/Throttle Controls -
In the NEUTRAL
and IDLE position.
4. Navigation Lights -
Turned OFF.
E
NGINES
1. Ignition -
Switched in the OFF position (lights
off) and master ignition keys removed from DC
distribution panel.
2. Battery Switches -
In the OFF position.
3. Fuel Valves -
Closed (handle perpendicular to
hose).
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