Grady-White Boats Gulfstream 232, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 3: General Information
• After fueling ventilate all ports, windows, hatches and other closed areas. Conduct a
“sniff test” to make certain all fumes are vacant before using the battery select
switch(es).
See warnings and check list in Section 6, page 46 of the Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s
Manual . Reference “Fuel Tank Compartment” on page 6-9 for more information on cleaning the
fuel tank compartment.
Environmental Protection Agency
All Grady-White Boats meet the U.S. Environmental Agency standards in effect at the time of
manufacture. All boats have an EPA label incorporated within their NMMA certification label. For
international boats without an NMMA label, a separate label has been included to show compliance
with EPA standards.
Pollution Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard defines restrictions on the discharge of oil or hazardous substances and
plastics or garbage in the “Federal Requirements for Boating and Boating Safety”. You should have
received this pamphlet when you registered your boat. Detailed below is a summary of those
regulations. You should read the pamphlet and become familiar with any local restrictions where
you operate your vessel. Passengers or crew members aboard your boat should also be notified of
these regulations.
Discharge of Oil or Hazardous Substances
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances,
which may be harmful, into or upon U.S. navigable waters.
Disposal of Plastics or Garbage
The MARPOL ANNEX V is the Act to prevent pollution from ships and other vessels. Federal
regulations prohibit the discharge of plastic garbage anywhere in the marine environment. Plastic
includes, but is not limited to: synthetic fishing nets, ropes, lines, straws, six pack holders,
styrofoam cups and lids, bottles, buckets and plastic bags. These regulations also restrict the
disposal of other types of garbage within specified boundaries from shore.
Trailering
The adjustment and balance of your boat on the trailer determines how easily your boat may be
transported. The tongue weight on the hitch ball should be 5-10% of the total weight of your boat,
motor and trailer. Tail-heavy loads cause swaying while trailering. The rollers and/or bunkers of
your trailer should be adjusted so that the weight is distributed evenly across the stern and forward
throughout the keel sections. Your dealer can help adjust your trailer properly.
Practice maneuvering the trailer; the trailer always backs in the opposite direction of the
vehicle. To maneuver the trailer, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go.
Familiarize yourself with this manual and all aspects of your boat prior to initial launch. At the launch
site, go through a pre-launch checklist. The list should be suited to your specific needs.