2..
3..
4..
Be.sure.all.necessary.safety.equipment.is.on.
board.and.operative..This.includes.items.such..
as.the.running.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.
operation. Check the engine and drive fluid levels
(if.applicable)..Look.for.other.signs.of.potential.
problems..Check.for.the.scent.of.fuel.fumes.
Lightning.will.seek.a.ground.when.it.strikes..Avoid.
contact.with.metal.parts.such.as.bow.rails,.control.
handle,.or.windshield.
Activate.the.Bilge.Blower..Check.the.blower.
output.
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
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.
Gasoline vapors can explode resulting in
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.
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.
5..
Ensure.an.adequate.amount.of.fuel.is.on.board.
6.
Be sure you have sufficient water and other
provisions.on.board.for.the.cruise.planned.
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.
7..
Leave.a.written.message.listing.details.of.the.
planned.cruise.with.a.close.friend.ashore.
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.
operating.a.boat..NEVER.allow.an.obviously..
intoxicated.person.to.take.the.helm.
B. After Starting The Engine
1..
2..
Visibly.check.the.engine.to.be.sure.there.are.no.
apparent.water.or.oil.leaks.
Check.the.gauges..Make.sure.the.oil.pressure,.
water.temperature,.voltmeter,.etc..are.reading.
normally..
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.
3..
Have.a.safe.cruise.and.enjoy.yourself.
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEMS CHECK
Always be sure to raise the anchor and
ensure the chain stop is engaged 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.
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.
Operation - Section A
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Vista 318 |
| Model Year | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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