Blackfin 242 - Chapter 1: SAFETY EQUIPMENT; 1.2 Engine Alarms Explained; 1.3 Neutral Safety Switch Function; 1.4 Engine Stop Switch Operation

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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 ..............................................................31
2.7 Collision .....................................................................................................................31
2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance .....................................................................31
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing ...................................................................................................32
2.10 Fishing .....................................................................................................................32
2.11 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................32
2.12 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................33
2.13 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................35
2.14 Yacht Certication Plate ..............................................................................................35
2.15 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................36
Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................39
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................39
3.3 Engine Lubrication .......................................................................................................40
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................40
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................40
3.6 Performance Issues & Propellers ...................................................................................40
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................42