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launchIng the yacht
WARNING
VERIFY THE PORTHOLE WINDOWS LOCATED ON THE HULL SIDES ARE CLOSED AND SECURED WHENEVER THE VESSEL
IS UNDERWAY.
ALWAYS CLOSE ALL PORTLIGHTS, WINDOWS, WASHBOARDS, DOORS, HATCHES AND VENTILATION OPENINGS WHEN
APPROPRIATE IN ROUGH WEATHER OR AT PLANING SPEEDS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY ALLOW SEAWATER TO ENTER
THE YACHT, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SWAMPED CONDITION.
Have a professional launch the yacht. Your dealer can either provide experienced people or recommend someone to
launch.
Pre-start checKlIst
1. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual and all OEM information.
2. Check both fuel gauges to verify that the yacht is sufciently fueled for the trip.
3. Inspect the engine room:
a. Check the fuel system for any signs of leakage.
b. Check the bilge water level.
c. Check for oil in the bilge.
d. Check the crank case oil level in each engine.
e. Make an overall inspection of the engine room for signs of potential problems.
f. Follow all maintenance instructions as detailed in
Section 6, Maintenance
.
4. Turn ON the master disconnect switches for both engine battery pairs and the accessory batteries. See MASTER
DISCONNECT SWITCHES on page 33 for location and illustration.
5. On the DC control center:
a. Switch on the system’s DC MAIN circuit breakers
b. Verify that all the safety circuit breakers are ON.
c. Switch ON the BILGE BLOWER 1 through 4 and bilge blower relays circuit breakers.
d. Switch ON the ELECTRONICS MAIN circuit breaker if navigation equipment is installed at the helm.
e. If needed, switch ON the AUTO SUMP (2 breakers) circuit breakers.
f. Switch ON any other circuit breakers for equipment that may be needed.
6. Verify that all safety gear is onboard and is in proper operating condition. Make sure all safety equipment is carried
onboard as required by federal, state, and local regulations.
7. Verify that an adequate supply of fresh water is onboard.
8. Check the level of waste in the waste tanks. Empty the waste if necessary. See EMPTYING THE WASTE TANK AND/
OR OPTIONAL GRAY WATER TANK on page 72.
9. Disconnect and store the shore power cord and shore water hose.
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