2.
3.
Check the bilge water level and bilge pump opera-
tion. Check the engine and drive fluid levels. Look
for other signs of potential problems. Check for the
scent of fuel fumes.
DO NOT swim or dangle legs or arms into the
water during a lightning storm. Stay out of the
water!
Set the Battery Selector Switch to the desired posi-
tion. See Section E Electrical Equipment.
Lightning will seek a ground when it strikes. Avoid con-
tact with metal parts such as bow rails, control handle, or
windshield.
4.
5.
Activate the Bilge Blower. Check the blower output.
Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on-board
and operative. This includes items such as the run-
ning lights, horn, spotlight, life saving devices, etc.
Q - 7
DRINKINGANDDRIVING
Please keep in mind that along with the fun of boating
comes responsibility. As the owner or operator of a plea- 6. Be sure the dockside shore power cord is discon-
sure boat, you are obligated (morally and legally) to use
nected.
goodjudgementwhileunderwayinprovidingforthesafety
and well-being of your passengers and other boaters 7. Be sure the dockside water supply line is discon-
around you.
nected.
A common and flagrant violation of good judgement by 8. Ensure an adequate amount of fuel is on board.
mariners involves the use of alcohol or drugs. Each year,
about half of all accidents involving fatalities involve the 9. Be sure you have sufficient water and other provi-
use of alcohol or drugs.
sions on board for the cruise planned.
Laws enacted in 1984 make it a federal offense to oper- 10. Leaveawrittenmessagelistingdetailsoftheplanned
ate a boat while intoxicated. Criminal penalties may in-
clude the termination of operating privileges for up to one
year. Many states have passed similar laws.
cruise with a close friend ashore.
B. After Starting The Engine
Alcohol or drugs have an inhibiting effect on the judge- 1. Visibly check the engine to be sure there are no ap-
ment and reaction time of the helmsmen. Heed the ad-
parent water or oil leaks.
vice of experts and statisticians...DO NOT drink or use
drugswhenoperatingaboat. NEVERallowanobviously 2. Check the gauges. Make sure the oil pressure, wa-
intoxicated person to take the helm.
ter temperature, voltmeter, etc. are reading normally.
HavefuninyourFourWinnsboatbutalso,havethegood 3. Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.
sense to be mentally alert and physically capable of op-
erating the boat in a safe manner.
Q - 9 ENGINEOPERATIONALPROCEDURES
A. Before Starting
Q - 8 PRE-CRUISESYSTEMCHECK
1.
Check the engine compartment for water, gas, and/
or oil leaks of any kind. Keep the bilge in a clean
condition to prevent blower and bilge pump damage,
and fire hazards.
Before leaving the dock, the following items should be
checked:
A. Before Starting The Engine
1.
Check the weather forecast. Determine if the cruise
planned can be made safely.
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 1998, 1999 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Boats and Cruisers, Four Winns. For support contact your dealer at http://www.fourwinns.com/locate-dealer.aspx |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Outboard Marine Corporation |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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