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6-1
OPERATION QUICK
REFERENCE
Your safety, the safety of your passengers and
other boats are among your responsibilities as
operator of the boat. Your boat must be in
compliance with USCG safety equipment
regulations.
Before Launching:
✓
If pulling from storage, de-winterize the engines,
consult your Cobalt dealer if necessary.
✓
Install drain plug.
✓
Have enough life-saving devices for every
person onboard.
✓
Verify the amount of fuel in the fuel tanks.
✓
Verify the batteries are fully charged.
✓
Check all fluid levels. Refer to the propulsion
unit operator’s manual or consult your Cobalt
dealer.
✓
Check weather conditions.
✓
Be sure the lights, horn, bilge pumps and other
electrical equipment are in operating conditions.
✓
Be sure the fire extinguisher, signaling devices
and other emergency gear are onboard and in
proper operating condition.
Pre-Operation:
✓
Test operation of carbon monoxide detectors.
✓
Open all seacocks and check for leaks.
✓
Check seawater strainers for leaks and
accumulation of debris.
✓
Check generator fuel/water separator.
✓
Open windows, doors and hatches.
✓
Check that no fuel, oil or water is leaking or has
leaked into the bilge compartment.
✓
Check all hoses and connections for leakage
and damage.
✓
Check that the steering system operates
properly.
✓
Do not overload your boat.
Starting Engines
✓
Operate bilge blowers for at least four minutes
before starting the engines or generator.
✓
Attach lanyard to the ignition safety switch and
the operator.
✓
Move both shift levers to the neutral position.
✓
Move both throttle levers to the idle position.
✓
Start both engines. Operate the engines at
1000 RPM (gas engines), 1400 RPM (diesel
engines) and check if oil pressure is within
specified range. Make sure the water pressure
gauges start to indicate pressure in 15 seconds
or less after starting. If not, shut off the engines
and verify the engines are getting cooling
water.
✓
After engines are warmed up, verify water
temperature is within its specified range.
Casting Off:
✓
Allow enough room between the boat and the
dock to swing the boat away from the dock.
✓
Retrieve all mooring lines and fenders.
✓
Proceed slowly and sound a long blast to alert
other boaters you are leaving.
During Operation:
✓
Check gauges frequently for signs of abnormal
operation.
✓
Check for excessive vibration.
✓
Monitor your fuel supply.
✓
Verify charging of the batteries.
Returning to Port
✓
Come to a stop a short distance from the dock,
then proceed slowly.
✓
Have your fenders, mooring lines and the crew
ready.
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