CAUTIONCHECK TO SEE THAT THE MASTER POWER SWITCH OR SWITCHES ARE IN THE"OFF" POSITION.NOTEVAPOR ALARMS, IF INSTALLED, WILL NOT BE WORKING SINCE THE BATTERIESARE DISCONNECTED.After checking the bilges in the engine compartment to ensure there are no fumes, locate the batteries and hookup 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 ofthe power-on positions and ensure that they are in the FULL-UP position. In any event, make sure that there issufficient water for your boat. Launching in shallow water can harm lower units, shafts, propellers, and rudderassemblies.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, depthfinder, radar, etc.3.3LAUNCHINGYOURBOATCAUTIONCHECK YOUR WATER DEPTHCAUTIONMAKE 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 gettingaway from you. The larger the boat, the more lines and line handlers you should have in place.5
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