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Everglades Boats

544 Air Park Road

Edgewater, Florida 32132

EVERGLADES OWNER’S MANUAL

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Safety Information7
- Boat Information8
- Specifications9
  - Center Console10
  - Identification Numbers10
- Introduction & Important Information11
- Owner / Operator Information13
Chapter 1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT15
- General15
- Engine Alarms15
- Neutral Safety Switch15
- Engine Stop Switch15
- Required Safety Equipment16
- Bilge and Fuel Fires17
- First Aid18
- Additional Safety Equipment18
- Caution & Warning Labels20
Chapter 2 OPERATION21
- General21
- Rules of the Road21
- Pre-Cruise Check24
- Operating Your Boat25
- Docking, Anchoring and Mooring26
- Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure28
- Collision28
- Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance28
- Flooding or Capsizing29
- Fishing29
- Man Overboard29
- Water Skiing and Wakeboarding30
- Maximum Capacities Plate32
- Trailering Your Boat32
Chapter 3 PROPULSION SYSTEM35
- General35
- Drive System Corrosion35
- Engine Lubrication36
- Engine Cooling System36
- Propellers36
- Performance Issues and Propellers37
- Engine Instrumentation38
  - Fuel Gauge39
  - Fuel Management40
Chapter 4 HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS41
- General41
- Engine Throttle and Shift Controls41
- Neutral Safety Switch42
- Engine Power Tilt and Trim43
- Engine Stop Switch44
- Hydraulic Jack Plate (Optional)44
- Steering System45
- Tilt Steering Wheel45
- Trim Tabs46
- Control Systems Maintenance47
Chapter 5 FUEL SYSTEM49
- General49
- Outboard Fuel System50
- Fueling Instructions51
- Fuel System Maintenance52
Chapter 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM55
- General55
- Volt System Overview55
- Batteries & Battery Switches55
- Parallel Switch & Dead Batteries57
- Ignition Switch Panels58
- Volt Accessory Switch Panels58
- DC Circuit Protection62
- Volt Trolling Motor System67
- Volt AC Battery Charging System68
- Bonding System69
- Electrical System Maintenance70
Chapter 7 Fresh Water System73
- General73
- Fresh Water System Operation73
- Fresh Water System Maintenance74
Chapter 8 RAW WATER SYSTEM75
- General75
- Raw Water System Operation75
- Baitwell76
- Raw Water System Maintenance77
Chapter 9 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS79
- General79
- Cockpit Sole Drains79
- Hardtop Drains79
- Bilge Drainage79
- Fishboxes, Baitwell & Storage Compartment Drains80
- Cockpit & Water System Drains81
- Drainage System Maintenance82
Chapter 10 VENTILATION SYSTEM83
- Cabin Ventilation83
- Windshield Ventilation84
- Bilge Ventilation84
- Maintenance84
Chapter 11 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT85
- Deck Rails & Deck Hardware85
- Rope Locker & Windlass85
- Hull88
- Cockpit Features91
- Center Console & Helm97
- Hardtop99
Chapter 12 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT101
- Head Compartment101
- Portable Marine Head102
Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE103
- Exterior Hull & Deck103
- Upholstery, Canvas & Enclosures107
- Vinyl Upholstery107
- Interior108
- Bilge, Pumps & Components109
- Drainage System109
Chapter 14 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE111
- Storage & Lay-Up111
- Winterizing113
- Outboard Engine114
- Recommissioning115
Appendix A: SCHEMATICS117
Appendix B119
- Occupant Seating Locations119
Appendix C: GLOSSARY of TERMS121
Appendix D: MAINTENANCE LOG125
Appendix E131
- Boating Accident Report131
Appendix F: FLOAT PLAN135
Appendix G137
- Troubleshooting Guide137

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