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Chris-Craft
Safety and Oper
ations
V
isual Obstructions
When piloti
ng the boa
t, the opera
tors vi
sion may be obst
ructed b
y high trim angl
es and th
e sea state
. Other
factor
s that ca
n af
fect operator v
ision inc
lude, b
ut may not be
limited t
o:
•
Accelera
tion
•
Obstructio
n in Field of
Visi
on
•
Darkne
ss
•
Propulsi
on-Engine T
rim Angl
es
•
Fog
•
Rain and
Weather
•
Interior L
ights
•
S
peed
•
Load Dis
tributi
on
•
Obstructio
n in F
ield of V
ision
37
39
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
List of Figures
7
List of Tables
11
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
13
The Owner's Manual
14
What this Manual Covers
15
General Specifications
16
Performance
16
Table 1-1. General Specifications
16
Table 1-2. Maximum Persons Capacities
16
Table 1-3. Bridge Clearances
16
Engine Performance
17
Table 1-4. Weight Conversions
17
Weight Conversions
17
Design Category
18
Component Manufacturers
19
Table 1-5. Vendor Directory
19
CHAPTER 2 Safety and Operations
21
Warning Placards and Labels
24
Figure 2-1. Placard - Discharge of Oil
24
Figure 2-2. Label - Unleaded Fuel Only
24
Figure 2-3. Label - Rumble Seat Hatch Cover
24
Figure 2-4. Label - Shock Hazards
25
Figure 2-5. Label - Electric Hatch
25
Figure 2-6. Label - Fire
25
Figure 2-7. Label - Trim Tab
25
Figure 2-8. Label - Fuel Vapors
25
Figure 2-9. Label - Leaking Fuel
26
Figure 2-10. Label - Ski Tow Fitting
26
Figure 2-11. Label - Gasoline Vapors
26
Figure 2-12. Label - before Engine Start
26
Figure 2-13. Label - Propeller Danger
26
Figure 2-15. Warning Labels - Lancer 22 Rumble
28
Boating Safety
34
General Safety Precautions
35
Basic Seamanship
36
Boating Courses
36
Meeting Situations
36
Figure 2-21. Passing Port-To-Port
37
Figure 2-22. Passing Starboard-To-Starboard
37
Figure 2-23. Overtaking
37
Visual Obstructions
38
Propeller Safety
39
Boating Regulations and Requirements
40
Supplemental Federal, State or Local Regulations
40
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline
40
Accident Reporting
41
Alcohol and Drugs
41
Load Capacity
42
Rendering Assistance
42
Vessel Maintenance
42
Safety Equipment
43
Table 2-1. Minimum Required Safety Equipment
43
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfds)
44
Table 2-2. Types of Pfds
45
Types of Pfds
45
Foam Class Pfds
46
Hybrid Class Pfds
46
Inflatable Class Pfds
46
Table 2-3. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements - Foam
46
Table 2-4. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements - Inflatable
46
Table 2-5. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements - Hybrid
46
PFD Considerations
47
Additional Equipment
48
Disposal
49
Storage
49
Table 2-6. Visual Distress Signals
49
Visual Distress Signals
49
Emergencies
50
Getting Help
50
Medical
50
Carbon Monoxide
51
Man Overboard
53
Fire
55
Classes of Fires
55
Compliant Fire Extinguishers
55
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Service
56
Required Number of Portable Fire Extinguishers
56
Table 2-7. Class of Fire and Extinguisher Types
56
Table 2-8. Minimum Portable Fire Extinguishers Required
56
Safety at Sea
57
Mechanical Failures
57
Running Aground
58
Shallow Water Dangers
58
Collisions
59
Flooding, Sinking, and Capsizing
59
Lightning Precautions
60
Fueling
61
CHAPTER 3 Systems
63
Switch Identification
64
Table 3-1. Switch Identification Icons
64
Figure 3-1. Helm Switch Panel
65
Engine Compartment
66
Figure 3-2. Engine Hatch Activation Switch
66
Lancer 22 Rumble
67
Figure 3-3. Lancer 22 Rumble Seat
67
Figure 3-4. Lancer 22 Rumble Key Ring
68
Boat Systems
69
Safety Package
69
Figure 3-5. Fire Alarm Indicator
70
Figure 3-6. Optional Engine Fire Extinguisher
70
Drain Plugs
71
Figure 3-7. Garboard Drain
71
Seacocks and Thru-Hulls
71
Bilge Pumps
72
Electric Bilge Pumps
72
General Maintenance
72
Figure 3-8. Bilge Pumps
73
Fuel Systems
74
Figure 3-9. Fuel Tank Fill Deck Plate
75
Fuel Tank
75
Figure 3-10. Fuel Tank Connections with Manual Shut-Off Valve
76
Figure 3-11. Fuel Tank Connections Without Manual Shut-Off Valve
77
Figure 3-12. Fuel Shut-Off Valve Access Cover (Typical)
77
Figure 3-13. Fuel Gauge
78
Fuel Gauge
78
Steering Systems
78
Emergency Engine Stop Switches
79
Engines
79
Figure 3-14. Engine Emergency Shut-Off Switch
80
Figure 3-15. Ignition/Start Switches
80
Ignition Switches
80
Engine Throttles
81
Figure 3-16. Dual Engine Throttles
82
Figure 3-17. Single Engine Throttle
82
Engine (Power) Trim
83
Figure 3-18. Single Engine Trim Switch
83
Engine Instruments
84
Figure 3-19. Dual Engine Trim Switches
84
Figure 3-20. Single Engine Instrument Configuration
86
Figure 3-21. Dual Engine Instrument Configuration
86
Engine Compartment Blower
87
Selectable Exhaust
87
Figure 3-22. Engine Compartment Blower Switch
88
Figure 3-23. Trim Tab
89
Trim Tabs
89
Theory of Operation
90
Trim Tab Hydraulic Pump
90
Trim Tab Hydraulic System
90
Trim Tab Reservoir
90
Figure 3-24. Sacrificial Zinc Plate
91
Trim Tab Control Switches
91
Trim Tab Zinc Plate
91
Figure 3-25. Trim Tab Control Switches
92
Fresh Water System
93
Figure 3-26. Fresh Water Pump and Filter
94
Figure 3-27. Fresh Water Pressure Pump Switch
94
Figure 3-28. Transom Shower Head
95
Figure 3-29. Wet Bar/Sink
95
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System
96
Using the Fresh Water System
97
Table 3-2. Water Troubleshooting Chart
98
Troubleshooting Water Systems
98
Marine Sanitation System
99
Electrical Safety
100
Electrical System
100
Circuit Breakers
101
DC Electrical System
101
Figure 3-30. Windlass and Accessory System Circuit Breakers
102
Figure 3-31. Stereo/Bilge Pump Circuit Breakers
102
Battery System
103
Figure 3-32. Two Battery Switch Cluster
104
Battery Charging
105
Figure 3-33. Optional Battery Charger
105
Battery Powered Systems
106
Table 3-3. Battery Powered Systems Matrix
106
Table 3-4. Engine/Battery Wire Codes
108
Wiring Color Codes
108
DC System Troubleshooting
110
Table 3-5. DC Electrical Troubleshooting Chart
110
AC Electrical System
111
Connecting and Disconnecting Shore Power
111
Reverse Polarity
111
AC Wiring Codes
112
Table 3-6. AC Electrical Troubleshooting Chart
113
Troubleshooting the AC System
113
Compass
114
Figure 3-34. Compass
114
Entertainment and Convenience Equipment
115
CHAPTER 4 Storage and Commissioning
117
Winter Storage
118
Spring Commissioning
120
APPENDIX A Warranty Information
123
APPENDIX B Checklist
131
Before Launching
134
APPENDIX C Coast Guard Accident Report
140
APPENDIX D Float Plan
145
APPENDIX E Trailering
149
APPENDIX F Water Skiing
156
APPENDIX G Maintenance Log Forms
157
APPENDIX H Technical Drawings
161
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Brand
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Model
Lancer 20
Category
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Language
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