Skeeter DEEP-V - Page 4

INTRODUCTION
1
Boating Safety ............................................. 1-1
Important Manual Information ....................... 1-1
Safety Information ......................................... 1-1
Limitations on Who May Operate the Boat .... 1-1
Overpowering/Overloading ............................ 1-2
Boat Setup ..................................................... 1-3
Design and Construction ............................... 1-4
Required Equipment ...................................... 1-4
Additional Equipment Recommendations...... 1-4
Operational Requirements............................. 1-5
Cruising Limitations ....................................... 1-5
Hazard Information ........................................ 1-6
Night Operation ............................................. 1-6
Water-Skiing .................................................. 1-6
To Get More Boating Safety Information ....... 1-7
Accident Reporting ........................................ 1-8
Pre-Operation Checks Checklist ................... 1-8
Check Points ................................................. 1-8
Enjoy Your Skeeter Boat Responsibly ......... 1-11
2
Basic Rules of the Road ............................. 2-1
Rules of the Road .......................................... 2-1
Rules When Encountering Vessels ............... 2-2
Regulated / Limited Access Areas ................. 2-5
3
Multi-Species Boats .................................... 3-1
Safety Labels ................................................. 3-1
WX2060 & WX2190 Helm Layout ................. 3-3
WX2060 & WX2190 General Deck Layout .... 3-4
WX1910 Helm Layout.................................... 3-5
WX1910 General Deck Layout ...................... 3-6
WX1850 Helm Layout.................................... 3-7
WX1850 General Deck Layout ...................... 3-8
MX1825 & MX2025 Helm Layout .................. 3-9
MX1825 & MX2025 General Deck Layout... 3-10
Gauge and Switch Panel
(Gunwale Mount) – WX2000T ..................... 3-11
WX2000T General Deck Layout .................. 3-12
Equipment ................................................... 3-13
Livewell/Baitwell System Settings ............... 3-18
4
Controls / Indicators .................................... 4-1
Steering ......................................................... 4-1
Outboard Motor Trim ..................................... 4-2
Instruments .................................................... 4-3
Switches ........................................................ 4-4
Circuit Breakers / Fuses ................................ 4-5
5
Boat Systems ............................................... 5-1
Electrical System ........................................... 5-1
Fuel System................................................... 5-1
Bilge............................................................... 5-2
6
Operation ...................................................... 6-1
Driving Your Skeeter Boat ............................. 6-2
Boat Trim ....................................................... 6-4
7
Getting Under Way ...................................... 7-1
Safety Checklist ............................................. 7-1
Safety Equipment .......................................... 7-1
Boarding ........................................................ 7-1
8
Running ........................................................ 8-1
Maneuvering Techniques ............................... 8-1
Anchoring ...................................................... 8-2
Performance Boating ..................................... 8-2
Propellers ...................................................... 8-3
Post-Operation Checks ................................. 8-3
Trailering ........................................................ 8-4
9
Care / Maintenance ...................................... 9-1
Repairs and Modications ............................. 9-1
Electrical ........................................................ 9-1
Corrosion Protection ...................................... 9-3
General Maintenance .................................... 9-4
Fuel System................................................... 9-5
Motor Mounts................................................. 9-6
Steering System ............................................ 9-8
Service / Maintenance Log ............................ 9-9