Sport Boat Owner’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome Aboard! This manual has been produced with the recreational boater in
mind, as a guide to safe operating practices, general boating regulations and
proper maintenance techniques. Included with this manual may be manufacturer
literature for the engine, trailer and other major components. To ensure each boat-
ing experience is a safe and enjoyable one, please read all the materials carefully
before operating your newly purchased craft.
If this is your first time owning or operating this style of boat, it is recommended
you contact your dealer or local boating agency to find out how to enroll in a
boater safety course prior to taking to the water. Please keep this manual onboard
for future reference and pass it along to the new owner if you ever decide to sell
the craft.
Because of our policy of continuous product improvement, the illustrations used
in this manual may not be the same as on your boat and are intended only as rep-
resentative reference views.
Identification Numbers
Safeguard information about your boat by recording the Hull Identification Num-
ber (HIN) and model of your boat, and model and serial numbers of the engine,
trailer, and accessories on the inside front cover of this manual. The HIN is
located on the upper, starboard corner of the transom. The HIN must be clearly
visible and may not be removed, altered or tampered with in any way as regulated
by federal law.
The identification numbers are important! Keep a copy of these numbers stored in
a safe place off the boat. In case of theft, damage, etc., report these numbers to the
local authorities, your insurance agent and your dealer.
Boating Terminology
* An easy way to remember PORT side from STARBOARD side is “PORT”
and “LEFT” both have four letters.
BOW
DRAFT
FREEBOARD
GUNWALE
STERN
WATERLINE
AFT
FORWARD
HELM
BEAM
TRANSOM
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA)
STARBOARD
SIDE
PORT
SIDE
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