CAUTION
CHECK TO SEE THAT THE MASTER POWER SWITCH OR SWITCHES ARE IN THE
"OFF" POSITION.
NOTE
VAPOR ALARMS, IF INSTALLED, WILL NOT BE WORKING SINCE THE BATTERIES
ARE DISCONNECTED.
After checking the bilges in the engine compartment to ensure there are no fumes, locate the batteries and hook
up the battery cables. Nothing should run since the master switch is off.
If you have a power tilt outboard or outdrive installation, you should now turn the Master Power SWITCH to one of
the power-on positions and ensure that they are in the FULL-UP position. In any event, make sure that there is
sufficient water for your boat. Launching in shallow water can harm lower units, shafts, propellers, and rudder
assemblies.
Turn the Master Power Switch to the OFF position.
Read through equipment manuals and familiarize yourself with the operation of each piece such as radio, depth
finder, radar, etc.
3.3
LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT
CAUTION
CHECK YOUR WATER DEPTH
CAUTION
MAKE SURE DRAIN PLUG IS SNUG IN PLACE.
Make fast a line to your bow bitt or cleat and station a line handler near a bollard to prevent your boat from getting
away from you. The larger the boat, the more lines and line handlers you should have in place.
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