Motor Boat Owner's Manual

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242 Islander
®
secTion 5 • fuel sYsTeM
1. Fuel System.........................................................5.1
2. Fueling Precautions .............................................5.2
A. Static Electricity and the Fuel System .......... 5.2
B. General: ........................................................ 5.2
C. Before and During Fueling – Checklist: ....... 5.2
D. After Fueling – Checklist: ..............................5.3
secTion 6 • elecTrical sYsTeMs
1. Electrical Systems ..............................................6.1
A. Batteries .......................................................6.1
B. Ignition Protection ......................................... 6.1
C. Breakers and/or Fuses ................................. 6.2
D. Fuse Panel ................................................... 6.2
2. Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes .................. 6.2
3. Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System
(Mercathode
®
) ...................................................6.3
4. Electrical Systems ...............................................6.3
secTion 7 • opTions & accessories
1. Options & Accessories Locations ........................7.1
2. Automatic Fire Extinguisher System (Option) ...... 7.2
3. Fire Extinguisher Port ..........................................7.2
4. Canvas ................................................................ 7.2
A. Canvas Care and Maintenance .................... 7.3
B. Trailering With Canvas .................................7.3
5. Horn .....................................................................7.3
6. Swim Platform w/ Ladder (Optional) ....................7.3
7. Depth Finder (Optional) .......................................7.3
8. Stereo System .....................................................7.4
9. Head Systems .....................................................7.4
A. Requirements for Operators ......................... 7.4
B. Portable Head with Pump-Out ....................... 7.4
C. VacuFlush
®
Head (Option) .............................7.5
D. Holding Tank Operation ................................. 7.5
E. Vent Filter ......................................................7.5
10. Exhaust Systems ...............................................7.5
242 Islander owner’s Manual • taBle oF Contents
secTion 8 • requireD inspecTion, service, &
MainTenance
1. Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and
Maintenance ...................................................... 8.1
2. Useful Service Information .................................. 8.3
3. Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol ... 8.4
A. Bilge Area ..................................................... 8.4
B. Topside and Supplies....................................8.5
4. Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land 8.5
A. Boat Storage ................................................. 8.5
B. Engine ..........................................................8.5
C. Battery(ies) ...................................................8.5
D. Fuel Systems ................................................ 8.6
5. Fitting Out After Storage ...................................... 8.6
A. Fuel System .................................................. 8.6
B. Battery(ies) ................................................... 8.6
C. Miscellaneous ............................................... 8.6
6. Security Considerations.......................................8.7
7. Power Steering System Maintenance ................. 8.7
8. Quick Reference Checklist .................................. 8.8
A. Boarding the Boat* .......................................8.8
B. Preparing to Depart and After Launching ..... 8.9
C. Departing .................................................... 8.10
E. Securing the Boat ........................................ 8.11
F. If the Engine Does Not Start ........................ 8.11
9. After Market Equipment Checklist ..................... 8.12
10. Maintenance Log .............................................8.13
secTion 9 • care & refinishinG
1. Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances ........ 9.1
2. Fiberglass & Gelcoat ........................................... 9.1
3. Stains & Scratches .............................................. 9.1
4. Permanently Moored or Docked Boats................9.2
5. Topside Areas ...................................................... 9.2
A. Stainless Steel and Alloy Fittings ..................9.2
B. Salt Crystals .................................................9.2
6. Acrylic Plastic Sheeting (Plastic Glass) ...............9.2
7. Canvas and Clear Vinyl .......................................9.2
8. Exterior Upholstery Fabric ...................................9.3
9. Interior Upholstery Fabric ....................................9.3
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