Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Pre-Cruise Checklist
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Fire Extinguisher Locations
This boat is equipped with a fire suppression
system. See section 9, Safety Information, for
details.
There are three (3) fire extinguishers installed
on this boat. Make sure they are fully charged.
Fire extinguishers are located:
• in the starboard forward lounge seat
base
• in the starboard mid cockpit aft-facing
seat base
• in the starboard cabin hanging locker
Pre-Cruise Checklist
Before casting off on your voyage, ensure
that proper safety gear is aboard. Familiar -
ize yourself with all engine controls, steering
operation, starting procedure, and how to
interface with the helm multi-function displays
(MFDs) and other instrumentation. Under -
stand local regulations and waterways, and
review the contents of this owner’s manual
before casting off.
Before your voyage:
• Check the weather forecast. Decide if
your planned cruise can be made safely.
• Make sure all required documents are
onboard.
• Make sure all necessary safety equip-
ment (items like running lights, spotlight,
life saving devices, etc.) is onboard and
operative. Refer to section 9, Safety
Information, for additional information.
• Each person onboard must have at least
one personal flotation device. Check
the U.S. Coast Guard standards for the
correct type required for your boat.
• Make sure signal kits are onboard, in
good operating condition, and not ex-
pired.
• Make sure all fire extinguishers are in
position and in good operating condition.
• Make sure you have sufficient water and
other provisions for the planned cruise.
• Leave a written message listing details
of your planned cruise (Float Plan) with
a friend ashore. Include a description of
your boat, where you intend to cruise,
schedule of your arrival in the cruising
area, and when you expect to return.
Keep the person informed of any chang-
es in your plan to prevent false alarms.
This information can tell authorities
where to look and your boat type in the
event you fail to arrive.
• Check the amount of fuel onboard. Ob-
serve the “rule of thirds”: one third of the
fuel for the trip out, one third to return
and one third in reserve. An additional
15% may be consumed in rough seas.
• Check the water-separating fuel filters
for water.
• Turn on the battery switches.
• Check for bilge water and for other signs
of potential problems. Monitor for the
scent of fuel fumes.
• Test the automatic and manual bilge
pump switches to make sure the system
is working properly.
• Have a tool kit and spare parts onboard
(see below).
Before starting the engines:
• Make sure the shift control is in NEU-
TRAL.
• Make sure the emergency engine stop
lanyard is attached to the operator and
the stop switch.
See section 10, Operation, for additional
important information regarding how to safely
operate your boat.
Tool kit
Have a tool kit and spare parts onboard. The
kit should include basic tools:
‰ Spark plug wrench
‰ Hammer
‰
Spark plug gap gauge
‰ Electrician’s tape