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2. Engines and Stern Drive......................................4.2
A. Maintenance and Service .............................4.2
B. Vibration and Causes ...................................4.2
C. Impact to Stern Drive ....................................4.3
D. Propeller Removal and Installation ...............4.3
secTion 5 • fuel sYsTeM
1. Fuel System.........................................................5.1
2. Fueling Precautions .............................................5.2
A. Static Electricity and the Fuel System ..........5.2
B. General .........................................................5.2
C. Before and During Fueling – Checklist ........5.2
D. After Fueling – Checklist ...............................5.3
secTion 6 • elecTrical sYsTeMs
1. Electrical Systems ..............................................6.1
A. Batteries .......................................................6.1
B. Ignition Protection .........................................6.1
C. Breakers and/or Fuses .................................6.2
D. Fuse Panel ...................................................6.2
2. Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes ..................6.2
3. Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System
(Mercathode
®
) ...................................................6.3
4. Electrical Systems ...............................................6.3
secTion 7 • opTions & accessories
1. Options & Accessories Locations ........................7.1
2. Automatic Fire Extinguisher System (Option) ......7.2
3. Fire Extinguisher Port ..........................................7.2
A. Canvas Care and Maintenance ....................7.3
B. Trailering With Canvas .................................7.3
5. Horn .....................................................................7.3
6. Swim Platform w/ Ladder (Optional) ....................7.3
7. Depth Finder (Optional) .......................................7.3
8. Stereo System .....................................................7.4
9. Head Systems .....................................................7.4
A. Requirements for Operators .........................7.4
B. Portable Self-Contained Head ......................7.4
C. Portable Head with Pump-Out ......................7.5
10. Exhaust Systems ...............................................7.5
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secTion 8 • requireD inspecTion, service, &
MainTenance
1. Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and
Maintenance ......................................................8.1
2. Useful Service Information ..................................8.3
3. Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol ...8.4
A. Bilge Area .....................................................8.4
B. Topside and Supplies....................................8.5
4. Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land 8.5
A. Boat Storage .................................................8.5
B. Engine ..........................................................8.5
C. Battery(ies) ...................................................8.5
D. Fuel Systems ................................................8.6
5. Fitting Out After Storage ......................................8.6
A. Fuel System ..................................................8.6
B. Battery(ies) ...................................................8.6
C. Miscellaneous ...............................................8.6
6. Security Considerations.......................................8.7
7. Power Steering System Maintenance .................8.7
8. Quick Reference Checklist ..................................8.8
A. Boarding the Boat .........................................8.8
B. Preparing to Depart and After Launching .....8.9
C. Departing ....................................................8.10
D. Returning to Port .........................................8.10
E. Securing the Boat ........................................ 8.11
F. If the Engine Does Not Start ........................ 8.11
9. After Market Equipment Checklist .....................8.12
10. Maintenance Log .............................................8.13
secTion 9 • care & refinishinG
1. Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances ........9.1
2. Fiberglass & Gelcoat ...........................................9.1
3. Stains & Scratches ..............................................9.1
4. Permanently Moored or Docked Boats................9.2
5. Topside Areas ......................................................9.2
A. Stainless Steel and Alloy Fittings ..................9.2
B. Salt Crystals .................................................9.2
6. Acrylic Plastic Sheeting (Plastic Glass) ...............9.2
7. Canvas and Clear Vinyl .......................................9.2
8. Exterior Upholstery Fabric ...................................9.3
9. Interior Upholstery Fabric ....................................9.3
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