Owner`s manual

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✖ A vessel unable to maneuver.
✖ A vessel whose maneuverability is
restricted.
✖ A vessel engaged in commercial
fishing.
Vessels engaged in commercial fishing
must give the right of way to the follow-
ing:
✖ A vessel unable to maneuver.
✖ A vessel whose maneuverability is
restricted.
Basic Rules of Safe Boating
✖ Drugs and/or Alcohol and Boating
DO NOT Mix. Drugs and/or alcohol de-
crease your reaction time, impair your
judgement and inhibit your ability to safely
operate your yacht. As a responsible
boater, you will refrain from using drugs or
alcohol (singly or combined) while you are
operating your yacht. Operation of motor-
ized vessels while under the influence of
drugs and/or alcohol carries a severe
penalty.
✖ Always maintain your yacht and its
equipment in safe operating condition.
Inspect the hull, engines, safety equip-
ment and all boating accessories on a
regular basis.
✖ Be certain lifesaving and fire extinguish-
ing equipment is on board. This equipment
must meet or exceed regulatory standards
and it should be noticeable, easily acces-
sible and in proper operating condition.
Your passengers should know where this
equipment is located and how to use it.
✖ Be certain you have sufficient fuel on
board for your anticipated cruising require-
ments. In general, anticipate using 1/3 of
your fuel supply to reach your destination
and 1/3 of your fuel supply to return.
Always maintain 1/3 of your fuel supply in
reserve for changes in your plans due to
unforeseen weather conditions or other
circumstances.
✖ Use EXTREME CAUTION while fueling
your yacht. Be certain you know the ca-
pacity of the fuel tank(s) and the amount
of fuel you consume when operating at
your normal cruising speeds. Read and
have a thorough understanding of the
Fuel System Pages in the Systems
Operation Section of this Owner’s Manual.
It contains valuable information and warn-
ings that, if strictly adhered to, will en-
hance your yachting pleasure and safety.
✖ Check the weather forecast before
getting underway. DO NOT venture out if
the weather is, or is expected to be,
threatening. While underway, always be
cognizant of changing weather conditions
by frequently checking the local forecast.
Monitor strong winds and electrical storms
closely and head for sheltered waters or
your marina BEFORE they are encoun-
tered.
✖ Always maintain accurate, updated
charts of your cruising area on board and
refer to them frequently. DO NOT rely on
your memory of an area. All waters, par-
ticularly tidal waters, are subject to con-
stant changes, such as shoaling and
underwater hazards.
✖ Always file a Float Plan with a respon-
sible person before you depart on your
cruise. A blank Float Plan is in the back of
the Owner’s Manual.
✖ Instruct at least one other person on
board your yacht in its basic operating