Baja Marine 23 manual Chart Your Course

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Section 1 • Safety

D.Sheltered waters

Maximum speed: 15 knots (18 mph)

Maximum wave height: 0.5 meters (1.5 feet)

Boat use is limited to small lakes, rivers and canals.

Your 23 Outlaw boat is Design Category C.

The wind speed and wave height specified as the upper limit for your category of boat does not mean that you or your passengers can survive if your boat is exposed to these conditions. It is only the most experienced operators and crew that may be able to operate a boat safely under these conditions. You must always be aware of weather conditions and head for port or protected waters in sufficient time to avoid being caught in high winds and rough water. Do not take chances!

!DANGER

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOAT IN

SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

GET TO SHORE BEFORE

THE WEATHER TURNS BAD

Getting caught in severe weather is hazardous. Bad weather and/or rough sea or water conditions can cause an unsafe situation. Consult local weather information, or listen to the NOAA weather reports for the latest weather conditions or any impending deterioration of the weather before setting out and while underway. The following are a few basic weather-related rules:

Check the weather forecast and the water conditions before leaving and while underway.

A sudden change in wind direction or speed or an increase in wave height indicates deteriorating weather.

Have everyone wear a personal flotation device.

If a storm approaches, immediately seek a safe harbor.

If a storm hits, have everyone sit in the cabin or on the cockpit deck in the boat. Head the bow into the wind with enough power to maintain slow headway.

If you encounter fog, determine your position, set a safe course, slow down and alert other boats of your presence with a sound signal.

If a lightning storm approaches, the safest action is to dock and disembark. If you cannot return to shore, have passengers go inside the cabin and remain there until the storm passes.

Lightning seeks a ground when it strikes. The best protection is a properly grounded lightning rod placed high enough over the deck to provide a protective umbrella over the hull. Depending upon the likelihood of your being in a lightning storm, consult your dealer for installation of a lightning rod. Stay clear of the lightning rod, all attached wiring and all metal parts of the boat.

Stay out of the water during a lightning storm. If caught swimming during a storm, get back into the boat and remain there until the storm passes.

13.Chart Your Course

!WARNING

Hitting an object in or under the water or boating in dangerous currents can cause serious injury or death to boat occupants.

You must know where the hazards are and avoid them.

In uncharted waters, boat very slowly and post a lookout.

To avoid boating in unsafe areas where there are underwater obstructions, shallow water, unnavigable conditions such as dangerous currents, and others, you must chart a course. This means having and using the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) charts for coastal waters, observing and understanding all navigational aids, using the knowledge and guidance of experienced boaters, and being aware of the tide times where appropriate.

If you are in an unfamiliar area without knowledge of the hazards, proceed very slowly and have someone watch for hazards.

Let others know where you're going. A float plan describes your intended cruising course and itinerary, boat description, and your expected time and date or return. Give the float plan to a friend or relative, so they can give the information to a national boat agency, like the U.S. Coast Guard, in the event you fail to return.

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Contents Baja Marine OutlawFor information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat Hull Identification Number HINManufacturer’s Certification About Your Express Limited Warranty Legally Mandated Minimum Required Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses MRP #1810950 Safety Safety LabelsLegally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment Fire Extinguishing SystemCarbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation Impaired OperationLoad Capacity Power Capacity StabilityMaintain Control WeatherGeneral Considerations Chart Your Course Water Sports SkiingSwimming Medical Emergency Emergency SituationsGeneral Water RescueFire Flooding, Swamping and CapsizingCollisions and Leaking Grounding Safety HotlinesInternational Requirements Propulsion, Control or Steering FailureExcessive Noise Environmental ConsiderationsWaste Disposal Wake/WashNautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints This page intentionally left blank California Residents Only This Page Intentionally Left Blank General Boat Arrangement Docking/Lifting/TraileringPassenger Locations 2 Hull Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances Metric Propulsion SystemPropellers General Deck Layout Power Trim Unit and Gauge Description of Major ControlsGear Shift and Throttle Control Trailer Switch Trim Tabs OptionalImportant Gauges Ignition Shutdown SwitchEngine Alarm System Tachometer and Hour MeterOil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel Gauges Navigation and Anchor LightsUsing Your Boat Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch ChecklistTrailer Launching and Loading Fueling the BoatBoarding Personal Flotation DevicesPassenger Instruction and Location Starting the Engine Shifting to Drive the Boat To Start EngineStopping the Engine Steering SystemFuel & Oil Spillage Bilge & Underwater GearBilge Bilge PumpsBilge Blowers Maintenance & ServiceEngines and Stern Drive Vibration & CausesPropeller Removal and Installation Impact to Stern DriveGear case Fuel System Fuel SystemAnti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Fueling Precautions Before and During Fueling ChecklistStatic Electricity and the Fuel System After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Direct Current DC Electrical SystemsElectrical Systems BatteriesElectrolytic Corrosion & Zinc Anodes Breakers and/or FusesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Drive Pump Drive Pump w/ K-Plane Trim Tabs Ignition Switch Switch Panel Wire Information FIG This Page Intentionally Left Blank Options & Accessories Options & Accessories LocationsAutomatic Fire Extinguisher System Option CanvasSwim Platform w/ Ladder Optional Depth Finder OptionalHorn Head SystemsStereo Systems Exhaust SystemsRequired Inspection, Service Maintenance Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and MaintenanceInterval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance IntervalUseful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge AreaTopside and Supplies Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on LandBatteryies Boat StorageFuel Systems Fitting Out After StorageHead System Fuel SystemPower Steering System Maintenance Security ConsiderationsMiscellaneous Quick Reference Checklist Boarding the BoatDisconnected from dockside power inlet Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing Returning to PortQuick Reference Checklist cont’d Securing the BoatIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Stains & Scratches Paint Cleaning Agents & Other SubstancesCare & Refinishing Fiberglass & GelcoatAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Permanently Moored or Docked BoatsTopside Areas Canvas and Clear VinylExterior Upholstery Fabric Interior Upholstery FabricThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Index This Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Outlaw