Formula Cruiser - Table of Contents

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FORMULA
INTRODUCTION
CRUISER/SUPERSPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1—Introduction
Welcome Aboard.........................................1-1
Declaration of Conformity ...........................1-2
Table of Contents ........................................1-3
Owner/Operator Responsibilities ................1-5
Publications .................................................1-5
Qualified Boat Operators ............................1-5
Education Opportunities .............................1-5
Federal, State and Local Regulations ........1-6
Reporting Accidents....................................1-6
Rendering Assistance .................................1-6
Serial Number Locations ............................1-6
Repair and Modifications ............................1-6
Environmental Considerations ....................1-7
Section 2—Boating Safety
Signal Words/Definitions .............................2-1
Required Safety Equipment........................2-2
Recommended Equipment .........................2-5
Emergency Considerations.........................2-5
Hazardous Conditions.................................2-6
Operating By Minors ...................................2-9
Communication ...........................................2-9
Section 3—Specifications and Layout
Boating Terminology....................................3-1
Dimensions..................................................3-2
27 Performance Cruiser..............................3-3
31 Performance Cruiser..............................3-5
37 Performance Cruiser..............................3-7
40 Performance Cruiser..............................3-9
41 Performance Cruiser............................3-11
370 Super Sport........................................3-13
400 Super Sport........................................3-15
Section 4—Controls and Indicators
Gauges........................................................4-1
Switches ......................................................4-3
Circuit Breakers...........................................4-6
Steering .......................................................4-7
Remote Controls .........................................4-8
Helm Controls and Indicators .....................4-8
Cabin Controls and Indicators ..................4-11
Battery On/Off Switches ...........................4-15
Section 5—System Operation and Equipment
Powertrain ...................................................5-1
Fuel System ................................................5-1
Helm System...............................................5-1
Bilge and Blower System............................5-2
DC Electrical................................................5-2
AC Electrical................................................5-3
Shore Power................................................5-5
Generator ....................................................5-8
Battery Charger.........................................5-10
Fresh Water System..................................5-10
Waste Water System.................................5-12
Gray Water System ...................................5-11
Head System Operation ...........................5-12
Raw Water System ..................................5-13
Automatic Fire Extinguisher System.........5-14
Equipment .................................................5-14
Section 6—Getting Underway
Safety Checklist...........................................6-1
Basic Safe Boating Rules ...........................6-1
Fueling.........................................................6-4
Pre-Operational Checks..............................6-5
Boat Trim/Loading .......................................6-6
Boarding ......................................................6-6
Section 7—Operation
Starting ........................................................7-1
Shifting.........................................................7-3
Steering .......................................................7-3
Running .......................................................7-3
Stopping ......................................................7-3
Engine Flushing ..........................................7-4
Operating at High Speed ............................7-5
Propeller Effect............................................7-6
Maneuvering Techniques ............................7-6
Boating At Night ..........................................7-8
Special Operating Conditions .....................7-8
Holding Position ..........................................7-8
Trimming-Drive Units and Trim Tabs ...........7-9
Anchoring and Sea Anchors.....................7-12
Towing and Being Towed ..........................7-14
Heavy Weather..........................................7-15
Swimming and Diving ...............................7-16
Docking......................................................7-18
Mooring Lines............................................7-19
Using Fenders...........................................7-20
Navigational Hints .....................................7-20
Section 8—Schedule Checks and Service
After Each Run............................................8-1
Scheduled Maintenance Checks ................8-1
Section 9—Care and Maintenance
Interior Cleaning..........................................9-1
Exterior Cleaning.........................................9-2
Unscheduled Maintenance .........................9-4
Bilge.............................................................9-6
Corrosion and Electrolysis ..........................9-6
Galvanic Corrosion Protection ....................9-7
Section 10—Storage
In-Water Storage Preparation ...................10-1
Lifting the Boat ..........................................10-1
Storage Cradle ..........................................10-2
Storage/Winterization................................10-2
Re-activating the Boat After Storage........10-2
Section 11—Troubleshooting