Baja Marine 245 manual Using Your Boat, Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch Checklist

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Section 3 • Using Your Boat

1.Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch Checklist

Listed below are the critical items you must check and do each time you use your boat. It does not list all of the necessary maintenance and service items required to keep your boat running properly. These other items are found in Section 8.

Before Launch

Drain plug installed

Enough fuel for trip

Float plan given to friend or relative

Navigation charts for trip

Weather forecast - safe

In the Water, Before Boarding Passengers or Starting Engine

Stern drive down

Equipment stored and balanced

No gas smell in engine compartment

Engine oil and steering fluid levels - OK

Battery switch on

No fluid in bilge

Bilge pump working

Bilge blower on

Radio and navigation equipment functioning

Passengers

Wearing PFDs

Seated properly

Given safety instructions

Starting Engine

Make sure you have read and understand the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) information in this manual.

Bilge blower on for at least four (4) minutes. Feel to confirm airflow at hull vent on hull side. Inspect bilge area for visual and odor confirmation that there are no fuel leaks.

Throttle-only position, handle pumped before starting, if necessary.

Oil pressure, engine temperature, voltage - OK after starting and warm up.

Underway

Gradual acceleration and deceleration and turning.

Aware of surroundings at all times.

Operate so as to prevent buildup of Carbon Monoxide (CO) (See section 1.3)

Monitor weather

Use navigational aids in water and on shore

Keep passengers safe

Do not operate impaired

Check fuel consumption regularly

Check all gauges frequently

End of Trip

Equipment dry and stored.

Electronic equipment and switches off.

Battery switch off.

Stern drive in trailering position.

Notify person who had float plan.

Boat covered properly for trailering, docking or mooring.

Drain plug removed (if boat is not kept in water).

Hull and propeller inspected for damage.

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Contents Performance Baja MarineFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Hull Identification Number HIN Service, Parts and Repair for Your BoatManufacturer’s Certification About Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses Speed changes you. TM Safety Labels SafetyCarbon Monoxide Legally Mandated Minimum Required EquipmentFire Extinguishing System Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Impaired Operation Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe OperationLoad Capacity Stability Power CapacityWeather Maintain ControlGeneral Considerations Chart Your Course Swimming Water SportsSkiing General Emergency SituationsMedical Emergency Water RescueFlooding, Swamping and Capsizing FireCollisions and Leaking International Requirements Safety HotlinesGrounding Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureWaste Disposal Environmental ConsiderationsExcessive Noise Wake/WashNautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints This Page Intentionally Left Blank Baja Marine Corp This Page Intentionally Left Blank Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations General Boat ArrangementPerformance Specifications Propulsion System Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances MetricPropellers General Deck Layout Description of Major Controls Power Trim Unit and GaugeGear Shift and Throttle Control Trim Tabs Trailer SwitchEngine Alarm System Ignition Shutdown SwitchImportant Gauges Tachometer and Hour MeterNavigation and Anchor Lights Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel GaugesPre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch Checklist Using Your BoatFueling the Boat Trailer Launching and LoadingPersonal Flotation Devices BoardingStarting the Engine Passenger Instruction and LocationStopping the Engine Shifting to Drive the BoatSteering System Power Steering SystemBilge Bilge & Underwater GearFuel & Oil Spillage Bilge PumpsEngines and Stern Drive Maintenance and ServiceBilge Blowers Vibration and CausesImpact to Stern Drive Propeller Removal and InstallationGear case Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Before and During Fueling Checklist Fueling PrecautionsStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Electrical Systems Electrical SystemsDirect Current DC BatteriesBreakers and/or Fuses Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc AnodesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Drive Pump Drive Pump w/ K-Plane Trim Tabs Ignition Switch ATTaCh 4 aWg RED Wire To fUsE PanEl MaIn Switch Panel Wire Information FIGThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Options & Accessories Locations Options & AccessoriesCanvas Automatic Fire Extinguisher System OptionHorn Depth Finder OptionalSwim Platform w/ Ladder Optional Stereo SystemExhaust Systems Head SystemsRequirements for Operators Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance Required Inspection, Service MaintenanceInterval Interval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and MaintenanceUseful Service Information Bilge Area Inspection, Service and Maintenance ProtocolBatteryies Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on LandTopside and Supplies Boat StorageFuel Systems Fitting Out After StorageFuel System MiscellaneousSecurity Considerations Power Steering System MaintenanceBoarding the Boat General Quick Reference ChecklistBoat Systems Starting the Engine Returning to Port General Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing GeneralSecuring the Boat Quick Reference Checklist cont’dIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Care & Refinishing Paint Cleaning Agents & Other SubstancesStains & Scratches Fiberglass & GelcoatTopside Areas Permanently Moored or Docked BoatsAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Canvas and Clear VinylInterior Upholstery Fabric Exterior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Performance