Owner`s manual

2670 Denali

• Check the bilge area for debris and excess water.

• Fill the fuel tanks to near full to reduce condensation. Allow enough room in the tanks for the fuel to

expand without being forced out through the vent.

• Turn off all electrical equipment except the automatic bilge pumps.

• If you are going to leave the boat for a long period of time, put the battery main switches in the “Off”

position and close all seacocks.

• Make sure the boat is securely moored.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BOAT, CLOSE ALL SEACOCKS BEFORE LEAVING THE

BOAT.

12.5 Fishing

Fishing can be very exciting and distracting for the operator when the action gets intense. You must always

be conscious of the fact that your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your boat and the safety of

your passengers and other boats in the area.

You must always make sure the helm is properly manned and is never left unattended while trolling. If your

boat is equipped with a tower, caution and good common sense must be exercised whenever someone is in

the tower. Most towers are designed for two average-sized people. Remember, weight in the tower raises

the boat's center of gravity and the boat's motion is greatly exaggerated for the people in a tower.

If you are fishing in an area that is crowded with other fishing boats, it may be difficult to follow the rules

of the road. This situation can become especially difficult when most boats are trolling. Being courteous and

exercising good common sense is essential. Avoid trying to assert your right of way and concentrate on staying

clear and preventing tangled or cut lines and other unpleasant encounters with other boats. Also keep in mind

that fishing line wrapped around a propeller shaft can damage seals in the engine lower unit.

12.6 Docking, Anchoring and Mooring

Docking and Dock Lines

Maneuvering the boat near the dock and securing the boat require skill and techniques that are unique to the

water and wind conditions and the layout of the dock. If possible, position a crew member at the bow and

stern to man the lines and assist in docking operations. While maneuvering close to the dock consideration

must be giving to the wind and current. You should anticipate the effect these forces will have on the boat

and use them to help put the boat where you want it. It is important to practice in open water using an imaginary

dock enough to develop a sense for the way your boat handles in a variety of docking scenarios. You must

be able to foresee the possibilities and have solutions in mind before problems occur.