Bennington Owner’s Manual 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Page #
Introduction .......................................................................................................................5
Dealer responsibilities .........................................................................................................5
Owner responsibilities ........................................................................................................5
Owner’s packet ...................................................................................................................6
State registration .................................................................................................................6
Insurance .............................................................................................................................7
Disposal of garbage .............................................................................................................7
Marine sanitary device ........................................................................................................7
Safety ..................................................................................................................................7
Basic safe boating recommendations ..................................................................................7
Safety gear & equipment ....................................................................................................8
Safe boating practices .........................................................................................................9
Basic safe boating fi gure ...................................................................................................10
Dangers, Warning and Cautions! ......................................................................................10
Carbon Monoxide (co) ......................................................................................................11
Drugs & Alcohol ...............................................................................................................11
Fuel system safety .............................................................................................................11
Lanyard stop switch ..........................................................................................................12
Hazardous conditions ........................................................................................................12
Water - swimming safety ..................................................................................................13
Water - skiing safety .........................................................................................................13
Caring for your Bennington ...........................................................................................14
Engine ...............................................................................................................................14
Aluminum surfaces ...........................................................................................................14
Electrical system care .......................................................................................................15
Floor coverings .................................................................................................................15
Livewell system care .........................................................................................................16
Furniture ...........................................................................................................................16
Canvas ...............................................................................................................................17
Exterior graphic care .........................................................................................................18
Storage ..............................................................................................................................18
Underway with your Bennington ..................................................................................19
Boater’s checklist ..............................................................................................................19
Launching your boat .........................................................................................................19
Reloading your boat ..........................................................................................................19
Fueling your boat ..............................................................................................................20
Loading passengers & gear ...............................................................................................21
Boarding your boat ...........................................................................................................21
Boat weight distribution ....................................................................................................21
Storage areas .....................................................................................................................21
Steering your boat .............................................................................................................21
Boat speed .........................................................................................................................21
General navigation rules ...................................................................................................22
Docking ...........................................................................................................................22
Trimming ..........................................................................................................................22
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