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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
General Information
5
Boat Diagram
6
Hazard Communication Labels
13
Safe Boating Checklist
22
Required Safety Equipment
24
Additional Recommended Equipment
29
Carbon Monoxide and Boating
30
CO Detector
33
Desired Airflow through the Boat
33
Lanyard Stop Switch
34
Safe Boating Practices
34
Water Sport Safety Guidelines
37
Water Skiing
39
Skiing Signals
40
Basic Seamanship
41
Right-Of-Way
41
Meeting Head-On
42
Crossing Situations
43
Overtaking
43
The General Prudential Rule
44
Night Running
44
Navigational Aids
45
Whistle Signals
45
Navigational Aids Chart
50
Lateral Aids as Seen Entering from Seaward
51
Trailering
55
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
55
Weight Distribution
55
Hitch
56
Safety Chains
56
Brakes
57
Turning While Towing a Trailer
57
Backing a Trailer
58
Launching Guidelines
58
Loading Your Boat on the Trailer
59
12-Volt DC Electrical System
61
Battery
62
Dual Battery Switch
63
Wiring Schematic
64
Battery Switch Wiring Diagram
64
AC Electrical System
66
Transfer Switch
66
Shore Power
66
Generator
67
AC/DC Converter (Battery Charger)
69
Wiring Color Code
70
Fuses and Circuit Breakers List
72
Galvanic Corrosion
73
Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet
73
DC Electrical System Troubleshooting
74
AC Electrical System Troubleshooting
75
Generator Troubleshooting
75
Fresh Water System
76
Filling the Fresh Water Tank
77
Starting the Fresh Water System
78
Fresh Water Pump
78
Dockside Water Hookup
79
Transom Shower
80
Seacocks
80
Water Heater
80
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)
81
Portable Toilet
81
Holding Tank
82
Vacuflush Toilet
83
Overboard Discharge
84
Water System Troubleshooting
85
Marine Sanitation Device Troubleshooting
86
Boat Systems and Equipment
87
Engines
87
Fuel System
87
Engine Exhaust
87
Engine Compartment Ventilation
88
Propeller
89
Cavitations
90
Ventilations
90
Propeller Measurements
90
Steering System
91
Propeller Ventilation
91
Bilge Blower
92
Bilge Pump
92
Air Conditioning System
93
Refrigerator
93
Stove
94
Engine Troubleshooting
94
Fuel System Troubleshooting
95
Propeller Troubleshooting
96
Instruments and Controls
97
Helm Instruments
97
Tachometer
97
Speedometer
98
Fuel Gauge
98
Oil Pressure Gauge
98
Temperature Gauge
99
Voltmeter
99
Power Trim Gauge
99
Hour Meter
99
Engine Throttle/Shift Control
100
Trim Tabs
101
Getting Underway
102
Skipper's Checklist
102
Fueling
103
Pumping Fuel
104
Loading Passengers and Gear
105
After Fueling
105
Starting Procedures
106
Starting Fuel-Injected Engines
107
Starting Engines with Carburetors
108
Starting Diesel Engines
109
Leaving the Dock
109
Stopping
109
Acceleration
110
Steering
110
Trimming
111
Tilt/Trim Control Switches
111
Trimming the Boat Outdrive
112
Trimming the Boat with Trim Tabs
113
Anchoring
114
Dropping Anchor
115
Pulling in the Anchor
115
Returning to Shore
116
Docking
116
Mooring
116
Navigation Lights
117
Hazardous Conditions
118
Fog
118
Storms
119
Running Aground
119
Reacting to Emergencies
120
Flooding
120
Capsizing
120
Warning Markers
120
Man Overboard
121
Collision
121
Fire
121
Propulsion Failure
122
Control Failure
123
Steering Failure
123
Caring for the Boat
124
Fiberglass and Gelcoat
124
Repairing Gelcoat Damage
125
Deck Hardware and Fittings
126
Antifouling Bottom Paint
126
Windshields and Ports
127
Carpeting
127
Upholstery
127
Spots and Stains
128
Canvas
132
Sunbrella
134
Winter Layup and Storage
135
Lifting the Boat
135
Preparation for Storage
135
Trailer
135
Engine and Sterndrive
136
Batteries Storage
137
Fresh Water System Storage
137
Marine Sanitation Device Storage
138
Generator Storage
138
Interior Cleaning
138
Storage on Trailer
139
Recommissioning the Boat after Storage
139
Boating Terms
141
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Chris-Craft Catalina 26 Specifications
General
Length Overall
26 ft
Beam
8 ft 6 in
Deadrise
20 degrees
Sleeping Capacity
2
Engine Options
Volvo or Mercruiser
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