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Recommends taking the boat to an authorized dealer for service and provides contact information.
Lists minimum US Coast Guard required equipment for boats under 26 feet.
Warns about CO danger from engines/appliances and advises on ventilation.
Details PFD classifications (Type I, II, III, IV, V) and requirements for wear and accessibility.
Warns that drugs and alcohol impair safe boat operation, leading to accidents.
Explains the certification plate for maximum weight and persons, and the importance of common sense.
Emphasizes operator alertness, passenger safety, and modifying speed for conditions.
Covers safety for swimming and skiing, including propeller danger and skier communication.
Covers assisting other boaters and medical emergencies.
Actions to take during flooding, swamping, or capsizing.
Procedures for collisions, leaks, and reporting accidents.
Steps to take when running aground, including checking for leaks and damage.
Actions for drive train, control, or steering failure, including signaling for help.
Explains the operation of major controls like gear shift, throttle, and power trim.
Provides critical pre-use, in-water, and post-trip checks for boat operation.
Covers fueling precautions, including dangers of gasoline vapors and static electricity.
Stresses the importance of PFDs for all passengers and timely wear.
Outlines pre-start checks, including fuel smell and bilge blower use.
Explains how to shift into forward/reverse gear and control boat movement.
Covers procedures for stopping the engine and shutting off battery switches.
Details the power steering system, its inspection, and fluid level checks.
Step-by-step guide for safely removing and installing the propeller.
Explains the gasoline fuel system, including the tank, vent, and anti-siphon valve.
Covers precautions for static electricity, bonding, general fueling, and checklists.
Details the 12-volt DC electrical system, batteries, and ignition protection.
Provides a chart summarizing inspection and maintenance schedules for various boat systems.
Details inspection protocols for the bilge area, engine, and fuel system.
Provides a checklist for boarding the boat and checking boat systems before departure.
Checklist for preparing to depart, including bilge, shore power, lines, and engine checks.
Important notes and procedures for starting the engine, including starter limitations.
Checklist for departing, including passenger seating, lines, trim tabs, and navigation lights.
Checklist for returning to port, covering passengers, lines, lights, and bilge checks.
Procedures for securing the boat after use, including switches and controls.
Troubleshooting steps for no starter response or no ignition.
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