Blackfin 212 - Safety Equipment; Boat Operation; Propulsion System

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 9
EXPORT DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................11
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................13
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION .....................................................................................15
NEW BOAT DELIVERY .........................................................................................................16
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................17
1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................17
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................17
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................17
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................18
1.6 Bilge & Fuel Fires ........................................................................................................19
1.7 First Aid .....................................................................................................................20
1.8 Additional Safety Equipment .........................................................................................20
1.9 Caution & Warning Labels .............................................................................................22
Chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................23
2.2 Rules of the Road ........................................................................................................23
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................26
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................27
2.5 Docking, Anchoring & Mooring .....................................................................................28
2.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure ..............................................................30
2.7 Collision .....................................................................................................................30
2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance .....................................................................30
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing ...................................................................................................31
2.10 Fishing .....................................................................................................................31
2.11 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................31
2.12 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................32
2.13 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................34
2.14 Maximum Capacities Plate ..........................................................................................34
2.15 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................34
Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................37
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................37
3.3 Engine Lubrication .......................................................................................................38
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................38
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................38
3.6 Performance Issues & Propellers ...................................................................................38
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................40