2.
3.
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.
DO NOT swim or dangle legs or arms into the
water during a lightning storm. Stay out of the
water!
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.
Lightning will seek a ground when it strikes. Avoid con-
tact with metal parts such as bow rails, control handle, or
windshield.
4.
Activate the Bilge Blower. Check the blower output.
A - 7 DRUGSANDALCOHOL
Gasoline vapors can explode resulting in injury
or death. Before starting the engine, check
enginecompartmentbilgeforgasolineorvapors.
Operateblowerforfourminutes,andverifyblower
operation. ALWAYS run the blower when the
vessel is operating below cruising speed.
Please keep in mind that along with the fun of boating
comes responsibility. As the owner or operator of a plea-
sure boat, you are obligated (morally and legally) to use
goodjudgementwhileunderwayinprovidingforthesafety
and well-being of your passengers and other boaters
around you.
5.
6.
Ensure an adequate amount of fuel is on board.
A common and flagrant violation of good judgement and
the law by mariners involves the use of alcohol or drugs.
Each year, about half of all accidents involving fatalities
involve the use of alcohol or drugs.
Be sure you have sufficient water and other provi-
sions on board for the cruise planned.
7.
Leaveawrittenmessagelistingdetailsoftheplanned
cruise with a close friend ashore.
It is a federal offense to operate a boat while intoxicated.
Criminal penalties may include the termination of operat-
ingprivilegesforuptooneyear. Manystateshavepassed
similar laws.
B. After Starting The Engine
1.
2.
3.
Visibly check the engine to be sure there are no ap-
parent water or oil leaks.
Alcohol or drugs have an inhibiting effect on the judge-
ment and reaction time of the boat operator and his/her
passengers. Heed the advice of experts and statisti-
cians...DONOTdrinkorusedrugswhenoperatingaboat.
NEVER allow an obviously intoxicated person to take the
helm.
Check the gauges. Make sure the oil pressure, wa-
ter temperature, voltmeter, etc. are reading normally.
Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.
Have fun in your Four Winns® boat, but also have the
good sense to be mentally alert and physically capable
of operating the boat in a safe manner.
Always be sure to raise and secure the anchor
prior to operating your boat. Failure to raise
and secure anchor before getting underway
could result in damage to boat and even severe
injury or death from a rebounding anchor.
A - 8 PRE-CRUISESYSTEMCHECK
Before leaving the dock, the following items should be
checked:
A - 9
ENGINEOPERATIONALPROCEDURES
A. Before Starting The Engine
A. Before Starting
1.
Check the weather forecast. Determine if the cruise
planned can be made safely.
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.
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| Model Year | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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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 |
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