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AFETY
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
yacht hull clean for peak performance. Consult your
authorized Cobalt dealer and propulsion unit
operator’s manual for information.
Paints
If your yacht 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, nonbiodegradable
or petroleum based products. Citrus-based
cleaners are excellent for marine cleaning
purposes and are safe for you and the environment.
Do not use citrus-based cleaners on stainless steel.
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 transport your Cobalt yacht from lake to lake,
you may unknowingly introduce a foreign aquatic
species from one lake to the next. Thoroughly clean
the boat below the waterline, 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 is 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 25 yards (23 meters) 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.