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24SD Owner’s Manual
COBALT 24SD SPORT DECK
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAFETY
OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................. 2-1
Registration/Documentation................................................................. 2-1
Required Safety Equipment ................................................................. 2-2
Recommended Safety Equipment ....................................................... 2-2
Recommended Spare Parts................................................................. 2-3
Education Opportunities....................................................................... 2-3
Insurance ............................................................................................. 2-3
BOAT THEORY ......................................................................................... 2-3
Remote Control System ....................................................................... 2-3
Steering System ................................................................................... 2-3
Fuel System ......................................................................................... 2-3
Ventilation System ............................................................................... 2-3
Electrical Systems................................................................................ 2-4
Cooling System .................................................................................... 2-4
Exhaust System ................................................................................... 2-4
Lubrication System............................................................................... 2-4
Seaworthiness Inspection .................................................................... 2-4
Operation Checklist.............................................................................. 2-5
Environmental Considerations ............................................................. 2-5
Components, Maintenance and Repairs.............................................. 2-7
Emergency Considerations .................................................................. 2-7
Lifesaving Equipment........................................................................... 2-9
SAFETY ................................................................................................... 2-12
Signal Words/Definitions .................................................................... 2-12
General Safety ................................................................................... 2-12
Water Sports Safety ........................................................................... 2-18
Safety Alert From August 28, 2001: ................................................... 2-20
Navigation ......................................................................................... 2-20
Aids to Navigation .............................................................................. 2-22
OPERATING INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 3-1
Before You Start................................................................................... 3-1
Fire/Explosion ...................................................................................... 3-1
FIRST-TIME OPERATION......................................................................... 3-1
FUEL .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Fuel Requirements............................................................................... 3-2
Fueling ................................................................................................. 3-2
LAUNCHING .............................................................................................. 3-5
Launching Checklist ............................................................................. 3-5
On the Water........................................................................................ 3-5
Boarding............................................................................................... 3-5
Loading ................................................................................................ 3-5
Shipshape ............................................................................................ 3-5