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
Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing
Medical Emergency
Water Rescue
Fire
Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure
Safety Hotlines
Collisions and Leaking
Grounding
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
Tachometer and Hour Meter
Ignition Shutdown Switch
Engine Alarm System
Important Gauges
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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Drain Plug
Bilge & Underwater Gear
Bilge
Fuel & Oil Spillage
Vibration and Causes
Maintenance and Service
Engines and Stern Drive
Bilge Blowers
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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Batteries
Electrical Systems
Electrical Systems
Direct Current DC
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
Depth Finder Optional
Canvas Care and Maintenance
Canvas
Horn
Requirements for Operators
Stereo System
Head Systems
Exhaust Systems
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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
Boat Storage
Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land
Batteryies
Topside and Supplies
Miscellaneous
Fitting Out After Storage
Fuel Systems
Fuel System
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
Fiberglass & Gelcoat
Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances
Care & Refinishing
Stains & Scratches
Canvas and Clear Vinyl
Permanently Moored or Docked Boats
Topside Areas
Acrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass
Interior Upholstery Fabric
Exterior Upholstery Fabric
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Index
Index Sportfish
