Owner`s manual

2012 World Cat 270TE Owners Manual
Chapter 1: Customer Information .............................................................................................................................1-6
1.1 Owner’s Portfolio ...........................................................................................................................................1-6
1.2 Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................1-6
1.3 Dealer Responsibilities...................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4 Owner’s Responsibilities................................................................................................................................1-7
1.5 Manual Legend...............................................................................................................................................1-7
!!! DANGER .................................................................................................................................................1-7
!!! WARNING ...........................................................................................................................................1-7
!!! CAUTION.........................................................................................................................................1-7
NOTICE...............................................................................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2: Boat Information .....................................................................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3: Boat Specifications..................................................................................................................................3-9
3.1 270TE Standard Boat Specs and Features......................................................................................................3-9
3.2 Standard Equipment on all World Cats ........................................................................................................3-10
3.3 270TE Options List ......................................................................................................................................3-11
Chapter 4: Safety and Regulations..........................................................................................................................4-12
4.1 Operator Responsibilities .............................................................................................................................4-12
4.2 Registration...................................................................................................................................................4-12
4.3 Coast Guard Required Safety Equipment.....................................................................................................4-12
NOTICE.............................................................................................................................................4-12
4.4 Recommended Safety Equipment.................................................................................................................4-12
!!! CAUTION.......................................................................................................................................4-13
4.4.1 Capacity Information.............................................................................................................................4-13
4.5 Pollution Regulations ...................................................................................................................................4-13
4.5.1 Oil and Hazardous Substances ..............................................................................................................4-14
4.5.2 Disposal of Plastics/Dunnage/Garbage .................................................................................................4-14
4.6 Boating Safety Guidelines............................................................................................................................4-14
4.6.1 Pre-Departure ........................................................................................................................................4-14
4.6.2 Launching..............................................................................................................................................4-14
4.6.3 Underway: (See Chapter 5 on Performance).........................................................................................4-14
4.6.4 Returning...............................................................................................................................................4-15
4.7 Trailering ......................................................................................................................................................4-15
4.8 Anchoring.....................................................................................................................................................4-16
!!! CAUTION.......................................................................................................................................4-16
4.9 Shallow Water ..............................................................................................................................................4-16
4.10 Emergency Situations...................................................................................................................................4-16
4.10.1 Emergency Stop Switch ........................................................................................................................4-16
4.10.2 Communication .....................................................................................................................................4-16
4.10.3 Rendering Assistance ............................................................................................................................4-16
4.10.4 Reporting Accidents..............................................................................................................................4-16
4.10.5 Weather .................................................................................................................................................4-17
4.10.6 Towing ..................................................................................................................................................4-17
4.11 Carbon Monoxide (CO)................................................................................................................................4-17
!!! DANGER ...............................................................................................................................................4-17
Chapter 5: Performance ..........................................................................................................................................5-18
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................5-18
5.2 Motor Trim ...................................................................................................................................................5-18
5.2.1 Bow Up Condition ................................................................................................................................5-18
5.2.2 Bow Down Condition............................................................................................................................5-18
5.3 Engine Controls............................................................................................................................................5-19
5.4 Steering Controls..........................................................................................................................................5-19
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