Specifications

265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems

Navigation & Communication Equipment

The owner’s packet contains manuals for all navigation & communication equipment installed on your boat.

Thoroughly read and understand these manuals before using these systems. Also, read the warnings below carefully

and follow all safety instructions.

VHF Radio (If Equipped)

Your boat may include a VHF (Very High Frequency) radio at the helm. The VHF radio can be used to access

weather reports, summon assistance or contact other vessels as permitted by the FCC (Federal Communications

Commission). Be sure to contact the FCC for licensing, rules and regulations concerning VHF radio usage.

Compass (If Equipped)

Depth Finder (If Equipped)

Lighting

Navigation and Interior Lights

Read and understand the navigation light section of the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual. The navigation and

interior lights installed on your boat are of top quality, but that they may occasionally fail for a variety of reasons:

1. There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse.

2. The bulb may be burned out - carry spare bulbs for replacement.

3. A wire may be damaged or may have come loose - repair as required.

4. The bulb base may be corroded - clean the base and coat it with non-conductive electrical lubricant.

Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors. Have a qualified technician calibrate your

compass. Make sure the technician gives you a deviation card which shows the corrections to

apply in navigational calculations. Keep a copy of the deviation card at the helm.

NOTICE

• DO NOT use the depth finder as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat

damage or personal injury.

• When the boat is moving, submerged objects will not be seen until they are already under

the boat. Bottom depths may change too quickly to allow time for the boat operator to react.

If you suspect shallow water or submerged objects, operate the boat at very slow speeds.

WARNING!

• Avoid the storage of gear where it would block navigation lights from view.

• Be conservative in the use of battery power. Prolonged use of cabin interior lights

(overnight) will result in a drained battery.

CAUTION!