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BOATING SAFETY
CHECK POINTS (Cont.)
Throttle and Shifting
Operate the throttle lever several times to make sure there is no hesitation in its travel. Operation
should be smooth over the complete range of motion. See your outboard owner’s manual for more
information.
Fire Extinguisher
Make sure the fire extinguisher is aboard, full, and in serviceable condition. Fire extinguishers are
dated for periodic servicing. See the instructions supplied by the fire extinguisher manufacturer to
determine proper indication of condition.
Hull
Before launching, check the hull of your boat for damage.
Drainage System
Self-Bailing Deck: Most water which enters the deck area bails automatically out the stern through
the large drain hole in the deck. A one-way check valve in the drain prevents water from traveling
back to the deck during mooring or while moving in reverse.
Bilge Pump: Your Skeeter boat is equipped with a drainage system that channels water entering the
boat from the storage compartments to the bilge under the engine compartment. When the pump is
on, most of the water in the bilge will drain through the outlet. For manual bilge pump systems, the
pump will operate when the bilge pump switch is turned on. If your boat is equipped with an automatic
bilge pump, the pump will sense when there is excessive water in the bilge and will automatically turn
on.
On boats equipped with an automatic bilge system, the bilge switch can be used to override the
automatic system and to test the bilge pump. When the switch is activated, listen to hear if the
pump is operating. It may not pump water unless water is present. Do not operate the bilge pump
continuously when it is dry.
Inspect the bilge area frequently for evidence of excessive water. Continuous operation of the
bilge pump can indicate excessive water entering the bilge. Debris can also prevent the pump from
operating or make it operate continuously. Test the bilge pump at regular intervals. Make sure no
debris is blocking the bilge pump float.
Drain Plug: A drain plug is located at the center of the stern to allow more complete draining when
the boat is removed from the water.
WARNING
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board.
