On The Water
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Section 3 - On The Water
Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................. 22
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning........... 23
Good Ventilation ........................................... 24
Poor Ventilation ........................................... 24
Basic Boat Operation.......................................... 24
Launching and Boat Operation.....................24
Operation Chart ...................................... 25
Starting and Stopping the Engine.................25
Starting the Engine ................................. 25
Stopping the Engine ............................... 26
Throttle Only Operation.................................26
Freezing Temperature Operation..................26
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump...........................26
Protecting People In The Water.......................... 27
While You Are Cruising ................................ 27
While Boat Is Stationary ............................... 27
High-Speed And High-Performance Boat Operation
............................................................................ 27
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck
Boats................................................................... 27
Boats Having An Open Front Deck .............. 27
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal
Fishing Seats ............................................... 28
Wave And Wake Jumping.................................. 28
Impact With Underwater Hazards....................... 29
Conditions Affecting Operation........................... 30
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear)
Inside the Boat..............................................30
Bottom Of Boat..............................................30
Cavitation......................................................30
Elevation And Climate...................................30
Getting Started.................................................... 31
20-Hour Break-In Period...............................31
After Break-In Period.....................................31
End of First Season Checkup.......................31
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