FOREWORD ................................1
Welcome Letter ..........................1
INTRODUCTION .............................3
Dealer’s Responsibilities ....................3
Customer’s Responsibilities ..................3
Customer’s Packet ........................4
Manufacturers’ Warranties ...................4
State Registration .........................4
Insurance ...............................4
Disposal of Garbage .......................4
Marine Sanitary Device .....................4
SAFETY ...................................5
Basic Safe Boating Recommendations .........5
Safety Gear and Equipment .................5
Safe Boating Practices .....................6
Safe Operation ...........................6
Basic Safe Boating Figure ...................7
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions .............7
Carbon Monoxide .........................8
Drugs and Alcohol ........................8
Fuel System Safety ........................8
Lanyard Stop Switch .......................8
Hazardous Conditions ......................9
Water-Swimming Safety ....................9
Water-Skiing Safety .......................10
CARING FOR YOUR PONTOON BOAT ............11
Engine ................................11
Aluminum Surfaces .......................11
Electrical System Care ....................11
Floor Coverings .........................12
Livewell System Care .....................12
Furniture ...............................12
Canvas ................................13
Exterior Graphic Care .....................14
Storage ...............................14
UNDERWAY WITH YOUR PONTOON BOAT ........15
Boater’s Checklist ........................15
Launching Your Boat ......................15
Reloading Your Boat ......................15
Fueling Your Boat ........................16
Loading Passengers and Gear ..............16
Boarding Your Boat .......................16
Boat Weight Distribution ...................16
Storage Areas ...........................17
Steering Your Boat .......................17
Boat Speed ............................17
General Navigation Rules ..................17
Docking ...............................18
Trimming ..............................18
TRAILERING YOUR PONTOON BOAT .............19
Boat Trailer Laws ........................19
Capacity Data ...........................19
Tongue Weight ..........................19
Hitch .................................19
Chains ................................19
Backing a Trailer .........................19
Launching Recommendations ...............19
Loading Your Boat Back on the Trailer .........19
PONTOON BOAT COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS .....20
Electrical Wiring Systems ..................20
Instruments .............................21
Digital Depth/Fish Finder Graph ..............24
12 Volt Plug ............................24
Stereo System ..........................24
Lights .................................25
Controls ...............................25
Livewell System .........................27
Fresh Water System ......................27
Bimini Top Canvas .......................27
Trolling Motor ...........................27
Fuel System ............................28
Boarding Ladders ........................29
Privacy Enclosures .......................29
Fishing Seats ...........................29
Tables ................................29
Cupholders .............................30
PONTOON BOAT PERFORMANCE ...............31
Performance Factors ......................31
Ventilation ..............................31
INDEX ...................................32
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