Specifications

CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS / SYSTEMS 7
Rendezvous Owner’s Manual Supplement
AM/FM Cassette Stereo
Your boat comes standard-equipped with an AM/FM cassette stereo. The stereo
comes with its own instruction manual that explains its operating procedures in
detail.
Propulsion
Engine
The owner’s packet contains
detailed engine operation and
maintenance manuals. Be sure to
read and understand these manuals
before operating or performing
maintenance to your boat’s engine.
Engine Compartment
Ventilation System
Bilge blowers are installed on all
inboard boats to remove fumes
from the engine compartment.
To ensure fresh air circulation,
operate the bilge blowers in the
following situations:
• At least four (4) minutes prior to
starting the engine and during
engine starting.
• Anytime your boat is operating
below cruising speed.
NOTICE
AM radio reception may be impaired in areas where reception is limited or
anytime the engines are running.
(TYPICAL)
BLOWER
VENT HOSE
COLLECTOR
(TYPICAL)
LOUVER
(TYPICAL)
TRANSOM VENT
TYPICAL BILGE BLOWER SYSTEMS
BLOWER
VENT HOSE
(
2
4
5
9
G
B
)
(
2
6
5
9
G
D
)
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
• Operation of the blower system is NOT a guarantee that explosive fumes have
been removed. If you smell fuel, DO NOT start the engines. If the engines are
already running, immediately shut off the engines and all electrical accessories
and investigate immediately.
• DO NOT obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
WARNING!
!