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Wake/Wash
Be alert for NO WAKE zones. You may be
responsible for any damage or injury caused by
your wake/wash. Prior to entering a no wake
zone, come off plane to the slowest steerable
speed.
Exhaust Emissions
Increased exhaust (hydrocarbon) emissions
pollute our water and air. Keep your engine tuned
and boat hull clean for peak performance. Consult
your Cobalt dealer and propulsion unit operator’s
manual for information.
Paints
If your boat is kept in water where marine growth
is a problem, the use of anti-fouling paint may
reduce the growth rate. Be aware of
environmental regulations that may govern your
paint choice. Contact your local boating authorities
for information.
Cleaning Agents
Household cleaners should be used sparingly and
not discharged into waterways. Do not mix
cleaners and be sure to use plenty of ventilation in
enclosed areas. DO NOT use products which
contain phosphates, chlorine, solvents, non-
biodegradable or petroleum based products.
Citrus-based cleaners are excellent for marine
cleaning purposes and are safe for you and the
environment.
Fishery Resources
There is a tremendous drain on our fishery
resources. Over-fishing and pollution have
strained the fish population. Do your part by
keeping only what you will eat and practice catch-
and-release.
Foreign Species
If you trailer your boat from lake to lake, you may
unknowingly introduce a foreign aquatic species
from one lake to the next. Thoroughly clean the
boat below the water line, remove all weeds and
algae, and drain the bilge before launching the
boat in a new body of water.
Components, Maintenance and Repairs
Only your Authorized Cobalt Dealer should make
any alterations, modifications or repairs that could
affect safety, design integrity or warranty
coverage.
Included with your owner’s packet are your
propulsion unit manuals. These manuals were
prepared by the manufacturer and contain
information concerning the operation and care of
your engine and drive unit. Please read these
manuals thoroughly and become acquainted with
this information.
It is advisable to maintain a service log to record
service checks, such as oil changes, so you can
determine when it’s time for servicing. A
maintenance log is helpful when requesting
warranty service using the extended warranty
coverage. Be sure to collect receipts for work
performed and make an entry in the
Service Log
in the back of this manual.
Emergency Considerations
Be prepared to deal with emergencies before they
happen. Try to formulate a plan for each type in
advance so that decisions can be made quickly
and without hesitation. Precious moments lost can
mean the difference between losing and saving a
life.
Fire
You must be prepared and act quickly when
dealing with a fire. It is not recommended to battle
a fire for an extended period of time. Turn engines
off and abandon the boat if the fire cannot be
extinguished quickly. Swim at least 23 meters (25
yards) upwind from the boat and use the visual
distress signals to get assistance.
Onboard fires involving the fuel system usually
result in either an explosion that completely
destroys the boat, or the boat burning to the
waterline and self-extinguishing. Deciding on
abandoning the boat or staying to fight the fire is
difficult and depends on many factors. Try to
formulate a fire plan in advance to make that
decision quickly and without hesitation.
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WARNING
Gasoline will float on top of water and can
burn. If the boat is abandoned, swim up
wind, far enough to avoid fuel that may
spread over the surface of the water to
avoid serious injury.
Responsibilities and Safety