Blackfin 272 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 9
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................11
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION .....................................................................................13
NEW BOAT DELIVERY .........................................................................................................14
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................15
1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................15
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................15
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................15
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................16
1.6 Bilge & Fuel Fires ........................................................................................................17
1.7 First Aid .....................................................................................................................18
1.8 Additional Safety Equipment .........................................................................................18
1.9 Caution & Warning Labels .............................................................................................20
Chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................21
2.2 Rules of the Road ........................................................................................................21
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................24
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................25
2.5 Docking, Anchoring & Mooring ......................................................................................26
2.6 Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure ..............................................................28
2.7 Collision .....................................................................................................................28
2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance .....................................................................29
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing ...................................................................................................29
2.10 Fishing .....................................................................................................................29
2.11 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................30
2.12 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................30
2.13 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................32
2.14 Yacht Certication Plate ..............................................................................................32
2.15 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................33
Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................35
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................35
3.3 Engine Lubrication .......................................................................................................36
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................36
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................36
3.6 Performance Issues & Propellers ...................................................................................36
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................38