Formula Fastech - Table of Contents

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FORMULA
INTRODUCTION
FASTECH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1—Introduction
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
271 FASTech...............................................3-3
292 FASTech...............................................3-5
353 FASTech...............................................3-7
382 FASTech...............................................3-9
Section 4—Controls and Indicators
Gauges........................................................4-1
Switches......................................................4-3
Circuit Breakers...........................................4-7
Steering .......................................................4-7
Remote Controls .........................................4-8
Helm Controls and Indicators .....................4-9
Cabin Controls and Indicators...................4-11
Battery Selector Switches.........................4-14
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 (Optional) ...................................5-7
Battery Charger...........................................5-8
Fresh Water System ...................................5-8
Gray Water System.....................................5-9
Waste Water (Head) System....................5-10
Raw Water System ..................................5-10
Automatic Fire Extinguisher System ........5-10
Equipment .................................................5-11
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.....................7-14
Towing and Being Towed..........................7-16
Heavy Weather .........................................7-17
Swimming and Diving ...............................7-19
Docking......................................................7-20
Mooring Lines............................................7-21
Using Fenders...........................................7-22
Navigational Hints .....................................7-22
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