SECTION3-FIRSTUSE3.0PUTTINGYOURNEWBOATINSERVICEYour new boat and its equipment have been thoroughly tested. This section covers what to do and check beforethe boat goes into the water and before any system is put on line to ensure a satisfactory start-up.3.1UPONARRIVALCheck your boat carefully. If anything seems wrong to you, contact our Customer Service Department (seeSection 2 - Warranty).3.2PREPARINGTOLAUNCHYOURBOATBoard your boat and familiarize yourself with its arrangement and systems. Look over the gauge panel, electricalpanel and control systems. Sit at the helm and learn where the stop buttons (it may be in the keyed ignition) and,if so equipped on diesels, emergency stop buttons are located. Locate your electrical system master switch.Know where the bilge pump switches are and identify their breakers on the electrical panel. Locate, check theindicators and be sure of how to operate your fire extinguishers. If you purchased a special installed system,make sure you know how to trigger it. All electrical switches should be in the OFF position.Next look in seat boxes and other stowage areas to locate life jackets, anchors, lines, boat hooks, and otherequipment stowed on board. If you elected to provide your own safety equipment, now is the time to stow itsecurely on the boat.Lift your engine cover and other deck closures to ensure that the bilges are free of water, and allow any gasolinefumes to escape. The drain plug for your boat should be in the seat box under the helmsman's seat. It waspurposefully left out of the drain to allow rainwater to drain during shipment. INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUG NOW.If your boat is equipped with valves between water tight compartments, they will be located under the deckclosures.Shut the bulkhead closure valves and secure the deck closures to restore the watertight integrity of your vessel.4
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