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Boarding Platform ...........4-42
Engine Cooling Water
Intake Valve.......................4-43
Fuel Tank ..........................4-45
Folding Instructions for
Flight Control Tower
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Optional ............................4-46
Anchor Storage Locker ...4-47
Engine Compartment
Air Intakes.........................4-48
Bimini Top ........................4-48
Ballast Tanks .....................4-50
Optional Accessories ...........4-51
Stereo and Speaker
Pods ...................................4-51
Boat Systems ........................5-1
Fuel System.............................5-1
Ballast Tanks and Bilge
System .....................................5-3
Ballast Tank Valves - 216V.....5-4
Ballast Tank Valves - 226 .......5-4
Belly Ballast Tank and Bilge
System .....................................5-5
Port and Starboard Ballast
Tank ........................................5-6
12 Volt System........................5-7
Heater System-Optional........5-8
Getting Underway ................6-1
Safety Checklist......................6-1
Safety Equipment ..................6-2
Fueling....................................6-2
Gasoline Containing
Alcohol ................................6-3
Boarding.................................6-5
Boat Planing...........................6-5
Pre-Operation Checks...........6-6
Flooded Engine................6-11
Break In Procedure..........6-13
Propeller Selection...........6-13
Shifting .................................6-14
Steering ................................6-14
Stopping ...............................6-15
Docking ................................6-15
Running................................7-1
Maneuvering Techniques .....7-2
Tow Pattern ............................7-3
Freezing Temperatures .........7-4
Anchoring ..............................7-4
Dropping Anchor...............7-5
Weighing (Pulling In)
Anchor.................................7-6
Performance Boating............7-7
Propellers ...............................7-7
Care and Maintenance .........8-1
General Maintenance............8-1
Engine Intake Water
Strainer................................8-2
Bilge Pumps ...........................8-3
CE Bilge Discharge Filter......8-4
Cartridge Replacement......8-4
Propeller.................................8-5
Removal...............................8-5
Installation ..........................8-6
Propeller Shaft Stuffing
Box..........................................8-7
Through-Hull Fittings ...........8-7
Quick Oil Drain System ........8-7
Salt Water Boating.................8-8
Fresh Water Flushing Kit-
Optional .................................8-8
Proper Use of Freshwater
Flushing Kit.........................8-8
Battery Maintenance .............8-9
Gelcoat Maintenance ..........8-11
Care of Metal .......................8-12
Care of Glass ........................8-12
Vinyl Maintenance and
Cleaning ...............................8-13
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