SECTION 3 - FIRST USE
3.0
PUTTING YOUR NEW BOAT IN SERVICE
Your new boat and its equipment have been thoroughly tested. This section covers what to do and check before
the boat goes into the water and before any system is put on line to ensure a satisfactory start-up.
3.1
UPON ARRIVAL
Check your boat carefully. If anything seems wrong to you, contact our Customer Service Department (see
Section 2 - Warranty).
3.2
PREPARING TO LAUNCH YOUR BOAT
Board your boat and familiarize yourself with its arrangement and systems. Look over the gauge panel, electrical
panel 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 the
indicators 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 other
equipment stowed on board. If you elected to provide your own safety equipment, now is the time to stow it
securely on the boat.
Lift your engine cover and other deck closures to ensure that the bilges are free of water, and allow any gasoline
fumes to escape. The drain plug for your boat should be in the seat box under the helmsman's seat. It was
purposefully 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 deck
closures.
Shut the bulkhead closure valves and secure the deck closures to restore the watertight integrity of your vessel.
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