2021 Owner’s Manual Navigator26
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Never drink and drive! As captain, you are responsible for the safety of your passengers. Alcohol and boating
can be a dangerous combination. DO NOT mix them. Alcohol impairs the boat operators ability to make conscious
decisions and react to emergency situations quickly.
Never overload your boat! An overloaded boat, or one with uneven weight distribution can be difficult to
steer. Never let people stand in bow area while underway as vision will be obstructed!!!
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SEATING ARRANGEMENT DRAWING IN THE “CREW LIMIT” CHAPTER.
THIS DRAWING DISPLAYS THE DESIGNATED SEATING ARRANGEMENT FOR A BALANCED LOAD AND BOAT
MAXIMUM PERSONS SEATING CAPACITY.
Use maximum caution when fueling. Never allow any smoke or flame nearby while you are fueling.
ALWAYS check for fuel leaks and fumes when fueling is completed. Be certain there is enough fuel aboard for your
cruising needs. Include any reserve that might be needed should you change your plans due to weather or an emergency.
Practice the “one-third rule: Use one-third of your fuel going out, one-third to return and retain one-third as a reserve.
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust can be hazardous, especially from gasoline engines. Familiarize your crew,
passengers and yourself with the sources, symptoms and possible effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Remember that boats in the same general vicinity can cause your vessel to accumulate dangerous CO levels in the
cockpit
or near the engine(s).
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM CO POISONING!
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT WITH PEOPLE HOLDING ON TO THE SWIM PLATFORM OR WITH PEOPLE IN THE
WATER.
For safety avoid the following:
1. Do not park by other boats with their engine idling or generator cycling for an extended period of time.
2. Do not operate an engine for extended periods of time while in a confined area or where exhaust outlets face a
sea wall or bulkhead.
