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Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Be Alert To
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 32. . . . . . . . . . .
Good Ventilation 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poor Ventilation 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Boat Operation 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Launching And Boat Operation Care 34. . . .
Operation Chart 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting And Stopping The Engine 36. . . . . .
Starting Engine After Stopped
While In Gear 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailering The Boat 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezing Temperature Operation 37. . . . . . .
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump 37. . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting People In The Water 38. . . . . . . . .
While You Are Cruising 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Boat Is Stationary 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Safety Message -
Pontoon And Deck Boats 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave And Wake Jumping 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impact With Underwater Hazards 41. . . . . . . .
Drive Unit Impact Protection 42. . . . . . . . . . .
Conditions Affecting Operation 42. . . . . . . . .
Weight Distribution
(Passengers And Gear)
Inside The Boat 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottom Of Boat 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cavitation 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elevation And Climate 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Selection 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-Hour Break-In Period 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Break-In Period 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of First Season Checkup 45. . . . . . . . . .