Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 1 • Safety
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280 Dauntless
Safe Boating Checklist
Check weather forecast
Check required documents are on board
Check navigation charts are on board
Check safety equipment is on board
Ensure passengers and crew have received safety
instructions on procedures, location, and use of
safety equipment.
Check drain plugs are installed
Check bilge pumps are working and clean
Check blower is working
Check navigation lights are working
Check horn is working
Check fuel system has no leaks or fumes
Check fuel filter is tight and clean
Check power steering fluid is full (if applicable)
Check steering system is working smoothly
Battery connections and fluid levels (if applicable)
File float plan with friend or relative
Before Departure
Check boat position is secure on trailer
Check tiedowns are tight
Check winch is locked
Check trailer hitch is connected
Check engine clearance in trailering position
Check safety chains are attached
Test lights, brake lights, and turn signals
Adjust mirrors for trailering
Trailering (if applicable)
Safe Boating Means
• Knowing the limitations of this vessel.
• Following navigational rules (rules of the road).
• Be aware of people and objects in the water.
• Not boating in water or weather conditions that
are beyond the boat’s and operator’s capability.
• Never operating the boat while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Being aware of passenger safety at all times.
• Reducing speed when there is limited visibility,
rough water, boats or structures.
Boating in beautiful weather and calm water
conditions can be a wonderful experience. But
boating requires considerably greater skills than
operating a land vehicle. Taking a boating course
is the best way to prepare for a safe and enjoyable
experience on the water.
• Take a USCG, U.S. Power Squadron or
equivalent boating safety course. Call the
BoatUS Foundation at 800-336-2628 for
information on available courses, or go to:
www.boatus.org
• Get hands on training on how to operate this
vessel properly.
As a boat owner or operator, you are responsible
for the safety of you, your passengers, and
other boaters.
NOTICE
After Return
Dry and stow PFDs and other safety gear
Fill fuel tanks (allow for expansion) to
prevent condensation
Check fuel system for leaks
Check bilge pump is operating properly
Check bilge is clean and leak free
Check in with float plan notification person