Welcraft 232 Coastal, Owner'S Manual

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• Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.
Remember:
When you operate a boat, you accept the
responsibility for the boat, for the safety of
passengers and for others out enjoying the water.
• Alcohol and any drugs can severely reduce your
reaction time and affect your better judgment.
• Alcohol severely reduces the ability to react to
several different signals at once.
• Alcohol makes it difficult to correctly judge
speed and distance, or track moving objects.
• Alcohol reduces night vision, and the ability to
distinguish red from green.
• Make sure one other person on the boat is
instructed in the operation of the boat.
• Make sure the boat is operated in compliance
with all state and local laws governing the use of
a boat.
• Always operate the blowers when operating the
boat below cruising speed or when the
generator is running to help cool the engine
compartment.
• Avoid sea conditions that are beyond the skill
and experience of you and your crew. Learn to
understand weather patterns and indications for
change. You should monitor NOAA weather
broadcasts before leaving port and periodically
while boating. If the weather deteriorates or a
storm approaches, seek shelter in a safe harbor.
• Use caution during periods of reduced visibility
due to weather or operation conditions. Reduce
speed and designate a passenger to be a
lookout for other boats, obstacles and
navigational markers until you reach port or
conditions improve.
• Your Wellcraft is a heavy boat that will produce
a large wake at certain speeds. You are
responsible for
damage and injury caused by your boat's wake.
Always observe no wake zones and be aware
that your wake can endanger small vessels and
their passengers. Always be courteous and slow
down to reduce your wake when passing smaller
boats.
• Before operating the boat for the first time, read
the engine break-in procedures. The break-in
procedures are found in the owner’s manual for
the engines. The manual is in the literature
packet.
• As different types of engines are used to power
the boat, have the dealer describe the operating
procedures for your boat. For more instructions
on “How To Operate The Boat,” make sure you
read the instructions given to you in the owner’s
manual for the engines you have selected.
Note: For more instructions on safety,
equipment and boat handling, enroll in
one of the several free boating courses
offered. For information on the courses
offered in your area, call the “Boating
Course Hotline,” 1-800-368-5647 or on
the WEB at www.uscgboating.org.
Note: If the running gear hits an underwater
object, stop the engines. Inspect the
propulsion system for damage. If the
system is damaged, contact your
dealer for a complete inspection and
repair of the unit.
To stop the boat, follow this procedure:
• Allow the engines to drop to the idle speed.
• Make sure the shifting levers are in the neutral
position.
After Operation:
Note: If the engines have been run at high
speed for a long period of time, allow
the engines to cool down by running
the engines in the idle position for 3 to
5 minutes.
• Turn the ignition keys to the “OFF” position.
• Raise the trim tabs to the full up position.
• If operating in saltwater, wash the boat and all
equipment with soap and water.
• Check the bilge area for debris and excess
water.
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