This manual has been compiled to help you to
operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the vessel, the equipment
supplied or fitted, its systems and infor
mation
on its operation and maintenance. Please read
it carefully, and familiarize your self with the boat
before using it.
If this is your fir st boat or if you are changing to
a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your
own comfort and safety , please ensure that you
obtain handling and operation experience before
“assuming command” of the boat. Y our dealer,
or U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliar y or y acht club will
be pleased to advise you of local sea schools,
or competent instr uctors.
YOU AND YOUR NEW BOAT
Congratulations on your ne w boat and w elcome
to the W ellcraft family. We want you to receive
the most enjo yment possible from your ne w
boat, and the more you know about it, the eas-
ier that will be.
It is impor tant that you tak e the time to read
this entire manual prior to taking your boat out
for the fir st time. Also read all literature sup-
plied with your boat b y the manufacturer s of the
various components and accessories which are
used on your boat. In par ticular, you w ant to
become familiar with operating your engine. This
owner’s manual does not super sede or change
any of the original manufacturer s’ specifica-
tions, operation or maintenance instr uctions.
If you are ne w to boating , you may not be famil-
iar with some common boating ter ms.
Figure
1.1
lists some of these ter ms and identifies
their meaning in relation to a typical boat.
1-1
General Information – 1
STERN
FREEBOARD
DRAFT
GUNWALE
BOW
WATERLINE
HELM
STARBOARD
SIDE
PORT
SIDE
BEAM
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA)
TRANSOM
AFT
FORWARD
COCKPIT
KEEL
PROPELLER
BRIDGE
CLEARANCE
FIGURE 1.1 TERMINOLOGY