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NAUTICSTAR
OFFSHORE SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
24 XS, 24 L, & 28 XS
2022

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Nauticstar Offshore Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNauticstar
ModelOffshore Series
CategoryBoat
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION 1: SAFETY

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

General safety advice for boat operators.

SAFETY AFLOAT

Safety measures for operating the boat on water.

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO)

Dangers and effects of carbon monoxide.

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFDS) AND ACCESSIBILITY

Requirements and guidelines for PFDs.

PROPELLER SAFETY

Dangers and precautions related to propellers.

SECTION 2: EQUIPMENT

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Essential safety equipment required by law.

SOUND PRODUCING DEVICES

Rules and signals for sound-producing devices.

VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS

Requirements for visual distress signals.

SECTION 3: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Laws and dangers of boating under the influence.

ACCIDENT REPORTING

Procedures for reporting boating accidents.

REFUSE AND POLLUTION

Regulations on waste discharge and pollution.

SECTION 4: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

COMMUNICATIONS

Communication methods and emergency procedures.

WEATHER

How to monitor and react to weather conditions.

NAUTICAL CHARTS

Importance and use of nautical charts.

SECTION 5: RULES OF THE OPEN WATER

RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS

Situations and rules for encountering other vessels.

SAILING VESSEL RIGHT-OF-WAY

Rules for right-of-way with sailing vessels.

READING BUOYS AND OTHER MARKERS

Understanding navigational buoys and markers.

SECTION 6: GENERAL INFORMATION

DECK LAYOUTS

Overview of deck layouts for different models.

24 XS MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications and features of the 24 XS model.

24 L MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications and features of the 24 L model.

28 XS CENTER CONSOLE LAYOUT

Detailed view of the 28 XS center console layout.

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION

Location of the Hull Identification Number.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Information regarding the boat's warranty.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed specifications for boat models.

BRIDGE CLEARANCE HEIGHTS

Heights for bridge clearance for different models.

OUTBOARD ENGINE MOUNTING HEIGHT

Recommended outboard engine mounting height.

MEANS OF UNASSISTED REBOARDING

Methods for re-boarding the boat from the water.

LIFTING THE BOAT

Proper procedures for lifting the boat.

SECTION 7: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

BILGE PUMP SYSTEMS

Description and operation of bilge pump systems.

PROPULSION

Information on Yamaha and Mercury engine manuals.

CONTROLS

Identification and function of boat controls.

FUEL SYSTEMS

Safety precautions and information for fueling.

WASTE SYSTEMS

Guidelines for waste systems on XS boat models.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on battery locations for different models.

AUTOMATIC CHARGING RELAY (ACR)

Function and location of the ACR.

BREAKERS

How to reset tripped circuit breakers.

NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT

COMPASS

Location of the optional compass.

HORN

How to activate the boat's horn.

ELECTRONICS (MFDS)

Operation of optional Simrad electronics.

NAVIGATION LIGHTS

Operation of navigation lights.

ANCHORING AND MOORING

ANCHOR LOCATION

Location of the anchor and access to related components.

CLEAT LOCATIONS

CLEAT LOCATIONS FOR 24 XS/L

Locations of cleats on 24 XS/L models.

CLEAT LOCATIONS FOR 28 XS

Locations of cleats on 28 XS models.

CLEAT LOCATIONS FOR 32 XS

Locations of cleats on 32 XS models.

SECTION 8: TRAILERING

TRAILER MAINTENANCE AND QUICK TIPS

Tips for trailer maintenance and care.

TRAILER MANEUVERING TIPS

Advice for maneuvering the trailer.

LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY

Importance of trailer load-carrying capacity.

TRAILER CHECKLIST

Pre-towing safety checks for the trailer.

SECTION 9: AQUATIC SPECIES (AIS) Mitigation

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

CORROSION PROTECTION

Understanding and preventing galvanic corrosion.

SALTWATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Procedures for rinsing and maintaining the boat.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Reference to specific engine owner manuals.

HULL

Procedures for cleaning and caring for the hull.

SEADEK MAINTENANCE (IF EQUIPPED)

Cleaning and caring for SeaDek surfaces.

FLUSHING AND DISINFECTING POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

Method for disinfecting the boat's water system.

SERVICE LOG-BOAT

Maintenance log for tracking service intervals.

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