Everglades 243 CC - 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
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 .........................................................................................19
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 .....................................................................28
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing ...................................................................................................29
2.10 Fishing .....................................................................................................................29
2.11 Center Console Upper Station (Optional) ............................................................................. 29
2.12 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................31
2.13 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................31
2.14 Teak Surng .............................................................................................................33
2.15 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................33
2.16 Maximum Capacities Plate ..........................................................................................33
2.17 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................34
2.18 Accommodations Plan ................................................................................................36
2.19 Seat Locations ..........................................................................................................37
chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................39
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................39
3.3 Engine Lubrication .......................................................................................................40
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................40
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................40
3.6 Performance Issues & Propellers ...................................................................................41
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................42