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OPERATION
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GENERAL
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PASSENGER SAFETY
Before starting the boat, become familiar with all of the You are responsible for the safety of your passengers
various systems and related operations. Be sure all as well as for their behavior while aboard. Make sure:
necessary safety equipment is on-board. Know the
“Rules of the Road”. Have an experiencedoperator brief
you on the general operation of your new boat. Perform
a “Pre-Cruise Systems Check”. This manual is a part
of your boat’s equipment. Always keep it on board.
1.
Each passenger is properly instructed in Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) use and keeps one within
reach in case of emergency. All non-swimmers and
children should wear a PFD at all times when un-
derway.
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COMPONENT SYSTEMS
2.
3.
Passengers do not sit on gunwales, open decks,
elevated pedestal seats or on seat backs when the
boat is underway. This could cause them to be
thrown overboard during a sudden maneuver.
Before you can really enjoy your boat, a thorough under-
standing of its systems and their operation is essential.
This manual and the associated manufacturers infor-
mation are included in the owner’s packet. This infor-
mation is provided to enhance your knowledge of the
boat. Read this information carefully.
At least one other person knows how to operate the
boat in case of an emergency.
After becoming familiar with the boat and its systems, A - 5
“RULES OF THE ROAD”
reread this manual. Maintenance and service tips are
included to help keep the boat in like-new condition.
As in driving an automobile, there are a few rules that
must be known if safe boating operation is to be main-
tained. The Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, De-
partment of Natural Resources or your local boat club
sponsor courses in boat handling, including “rules of the
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Besides the equipment installed on the boat by road”. Such courses are strongly recommended. Books
Four Winns, certain other equipment is required for pas- on this subject are also available from local libraries.
senger safety. Abrochure listing the Federal equipment
requirementsisincludedin the owner’s packet or is avail-
able through your local U.S. Coast Guard Station. Re- A - 6
LIGHTNING
member that these laws are for your protection and are
minimumrequirements. Checkyourlocalandstateregu- When boating, it is important to be aware of the weather
lations, also. More information on safety equipment is around you. When the weather changes for the worse,
provided in Section B.
DO NOT jeopardize your safety by trying to “ride out the
storm”. If possible, return to safe harbor and dock your
Items like a sea anchor, working anchor, extra dock lines, vessel immediately.
flare pistol, a line permanently secured to your ring buoy,
etc. could at some time save your passengers lives, or If caught in a storm, seek shelter inside the cabin and
save your boat from damage.
wait for the storm to pass. With open bow models,
suntops and campers will provide some protection, but
The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a “Courtesy Examina- should not be relied on if you are able to return to shore.
tion.” This inspection will confirm the boat is equipped Exercise care when high winds are present!
with all of the necessary safety equipment.
Funship™ Owner’s Manual
Section A
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| Categories | Four Winns Freedom Manuals, Four Winns Funship Manuals, Four Winns Horizon Manuals, Four Winns Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Funship 214, Four Winns Funship 234, Four Winns Funship 264 |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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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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