Lightning.will.seek.a.ground.when.it.strikes..Avoid.
contact.with.metal.parts.such.as.bow.rails,.control.
handle,.or.windshield..
3.. Check.the.bilge.water.level.and.bilge.pump.op-
eration. Check the engine and drive fluid levels.
Look.for.other.signs.of.potential.problems..Check.
for.the.scent.of.fuel.fumes.
4..
Activate.the.bilge.blower..Check.the.blower..
output.
NOTICE: Four Winns boats are not equipped
with a lightning protection system.
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Gasoline vapors can explode resulting injury
or death. Before starting the engine, check
engine compartment bilge for gasoline or
vapors. Operate blower for four minutes, and
verify blower 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.
pleasure.boat,.you.are.obligated.(morally.and.legally).
to.use.good.judgement.while.underway.in.providing.for.
the.safety.and.well-being.of.your.passengers.and.other.
boaters.around.you.
5..
Ensure.an.adequate.amount.of.fuel.is.on.board.
A common and flagrant violation of good judgement
and.the.law.by.boaters.involves.the.use.of.alcohol.or.
drugs..Each.year,.about.half.of.all.accidents.involving.
fatalities.involve.the.use.of.alcohol.or.drugs.
6.
Be sure you have sufficient water and other .
provisions.on.board.for.the.cruise.planned.
7..
Leave.a.written.message.listing.details.of.the.
planned.cruise.with.a.close.friend.ashore.
It.is.a.federal.offense.to.operate.a.boat.while.intoxi-
cated..Criminal.penalties.may.include.the.termination.
of.operating.privileges.for.up.to.one.year..Many.states.
have.passed.similar.laws.
B. After Starting The Engine
1..
2..
Visibly.check.the.engine.to.be.sure.there.are.no.
apparent.water.or.oil.leaks.
Alcohol.or.drugs.have.an.inhibiting.effect.on.the.
judgement.and.reaction.time.of.the.boat.operator.and.
his/her.passengers..Heed.the.advice.of.experts.and.
statisticians:.DO.NOT.drink.or.use.drugs.when.operat-
ing.a.boat..NEVER.allow.an.obviously.intoxicated.
person.to.take.the.helm.
Check.the.gauges..Make.sure.the.oil.pressure,.
water.temperature,.voltmeter,.etc.,.are.reading.
normally..
3..
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.
A - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK
Notice: Consult engine manual. Additional engine
information is located in Prelaunch and Underway-
section.
Before.leaving.the.dock,.the.following.items.should..
be.checked:
A. Before Starting
A. Before Starting The Engine
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.
1..
2..
Check.the.weather.forecast..Determine.if.the.cruise.
planned.can.be.made.safely.
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.
2.
Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and power
steering system daily. Fill oil or steering fluid as
Operation - Section A
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