Ta b l e o f C o n T e n T s
Ch a p T e r 1: Co n s u m e r I n f o r m a T I o n
Owner’s Packet ................................................... 1-1
Warranty Information .............................................. 1-1
Dealer’s Responsibilities ........................................... 1-1
Consumer Responsibilities .......................................... 1-2
Hazard Warning Labels ............................................. 1-3
Ch a p T e r 2 : s a f e T y
Minimum Required Safety Equipment ................................. 2-1
Additional Recommended Equipment ................................. 2-1
Registration Numbers .............................................. 2-1
Emergency Stop Switch ............................................ 2-2
Emergency Information ............................................ 2-2
Boating Safety Tips ................................................ 2-3
Certication ..................................................... 2-4
Flotation Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Loading Capacity ................................................. 2-5
Designated Occupant Positions ....................................... 2-6
Carbon Monoxide ................................................. 2-7
Suggested Boating Classes And Reading Material ........................ 2-8
Ch a p T e r 3 : G e n e r a l I n f o r m a T I o n
Fueling ......................................................... 3-1
Environmental Protection Agency .................................... 3-2
Pollution Regulations .............................................. 3-2
Discharge of Oil or Hazardous Substances .........................................3-2
Disposal of Plastics or Garbage .................................................3-2
Trailering ....................................................... 3-2
Predeparture ..................................................... 3-2
Casting Off And Approaching The Dock ............................... 3-2
Anchoring ....................................................... 3-3
Towing ......................................................... 3-3
Shallow Water .................................................... 3-4
General Information On Boat Handling ................................ 3-4
Commonly Used Nautical Terms ..................................... 3-5
Ch a p T e r 4 : p e r f o r m a n C e
Performance Factors ............................................... 4-1
Engine Efciency ............................................................4-1
Weather Conditions ...........................................................4-1
Load Distribution ............................................................4-1
Marine Growth ..............................................................4-1
Trim .......................................................................4-1
Propeller ...................................................................4-2
Propulsion System – Outboard ....................................... 4-2
Engine Warranty .................................................. 4-3
Steering ......................................................... 4-3