Contents
Sportfish
Baja Marine
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Welcome
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Introduction
Manufacturer’s Certification
Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat
Hull Identification Number HIN
About Your Express Limited Warranty
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Static Electricity and the Fuel System
Speed changes you. TM
Safety Labels
Safety
Carbon Monoxide
Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment
Using canvas curtains Operating with the bow high
Lifesaving Equipment
Impaired Operation
Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation
Propellers
Power Capacity
Load Capacity
Maintain Control
Stability
General Considerations
Chart Your Course
Weather
Skiing
Water Sports
Swimming
General
Emergency Situations
Water Rescue
Medical Emergency
Fire
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing
Collisions and Leaking
Safety Hotlines
Grounding
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure
Fuel and Oil Spillage
International Requirements
Environmental Considerations
Excessive Noise
Waste Disposal
Wake/Wash
Nautical Terms
Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints
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Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations
General Boat Arrangement
2 Hull
Propulsion System
Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances Metric
General Deck Layout FIG
General Deck Layout
Gear Shift and Throttle Control
Power Trim Unit and Gauge
Description of Major Controls
Trim Tabs
Trailer Switch
Engine Alarm System
Ignition Shutdown Switch
Important Gauges
Tachometer and Hour Meter
Navigation and Anchor Lights
Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel Gauges
Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch Checklist
Using Your Boat
Fueling the Boat
Trailer Launching and Loading
Personal Flotation Devices
Boarding
Starting the Engine
Passenger Instruction and Location
Stopping the Engine
Shifting to Drive the Boat
Hydraulic Steering
Steering Systems
Power Steering System
Power Steering
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Bilge
Bilge & Underwater Gear
Fuel & Oil Spillage
Drain Plug
Engines and Stern Drive
Maintenance and Service
Bilge Blowers
Vibration and Causes
Impact to Stern Drive
Propeller Removal and Installation
Gear case
Anti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only
Fuel System
Fuel System
Static Electricity and the Fuel System
Fueling Precautions
Before and During Fueling Checklist
After Fueling Checklist
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Electrical Systems
Electrical Systems
Direct Current DC
Batteries
Fuse Panel
Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes
Breakers and/or Fuses
Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode
Ignition Switch
Drive Pump
Drive Pump with K-Plane Trim Tabs Twin FIG
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Options & Accessories Locations
Options & Accessories
Canvas
Canvas Care and Maintenance
Horn
Depth Finder Optional
Head Systems
Stereo System
Exhaust Systems
Requirements for Operators
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Interval
Required Inspection, Service Maintenance
Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and Maintenance
Interval
Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance
Useful Service Information
Bilge Area
Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol
Batteryies
Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land
Topside and Supplies
Boat Storage
Fuel Systems
Fitting Out After Storage
Fuel System
Miscellaneous
Security Considerations
Power Steering System Maintenance
Boat Systems
Quick Reference Checklist
Boarding the Boat General
Starting the Engine
Returning to Port General
Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General
If the Engine Does Not Start
Quick Reference Checklist cont’d
Securing the Boat
After Market Equipment Checklist
Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log Cont’d
Care & Refinishing
Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances
Stains & Scratches
Fiberglass & Gelcoat
Topside Areas
Permanently Moored or Docked Boats
Acrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass
Canvas and Clear Vinyl
Interior Upholstery Fabric
Exterior Upholstery Fabric
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Index
Index Sportfish
