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Section 1 • Safety

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1.16	242 Islander®

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Contents

Baja Marine Islander For information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax Welcome This page intentionally left blank Introduction Manufacturer’s Certification Service, Parts and Repair for Your BoatHull Identification Number HIN About Your Express Limited Warranty Iii Ignition Protection Breakers and/or Fuses Speed changes you. TM Safety Safety Labels Fire Extinguishing System Legally Mandated Minimum Required EquipmentCarbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Monitor Lifesaving Equipment Load Capacity Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe OperationImpaired Operation Power Capacity Stability General Considerations Maintain ControlWeather Chart Your Course Skiing Water SportsSwimming Medical Emergency Emergency SituationsGeneral Water Rescue Collisions and Leaking FireFlooding, Swamping and Capsizing Grounding Safety HotlinesInternational Requirements Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure Excessive Noise Environmental ConsiderationsWaste Disposal Wake/Wash Nautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints This Page Intentionally Left Blank Baja Marine Corp This Page Intentionally Left Blank General Boat Arrangement Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations Boat Dimensions and Clearances Fig Propellers Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances MetricPropulsion System General Deck Layout Gear Shift and Throttle Control Power Trim Unit and GaugeDescription of Major Controls Trailer Switch Trim Tabs Important Gauges Ignition Shutdown SwitchEngine Alarm System Tachometer and Hour Meter Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter and Fuel Gauges Navigation and Anchor Lights Using Your Boat Pre-Launch, Launch and Post- Launch Checklist Trailer Launching and Loading Fueling the Boat Boarding Personal Flotation Devices Passenger Instruction and Location Starting the Engine Shifting to Drive the Boat Stopping the Engine Power Steering System Steering System Fuel & Oil Spillage Bilge & Underwater GearBilge Bilge Pumps Bilge Blowers Maintenance and ServiceEngines and Stern Drive Vibration and Causes Propeller Removal and Installation Impact to Stern Drive Gear case Anti-Siphon Valve Inboard/Outboard Engine Only Fuel SystemFuel System Static Electricity and the Fuel System Fueling PrecautionsBefore and During Fueling Checklist After Fueling Checklist This page intentionally left blank Direct Current DC Electrical SystemsElectrical Systems Batteries Fuse Panel Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc AnodesBreakers and/or Fuses 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 Locations Canvas Automatic Fire Extinguisher System OptionFire Extinguisher Port Depth Finder Optional Canvas Care and MaintenanceSwim Platform w/ Ladder Optional Horn Requirements for Operators Stereo SystemHead Systems Portable Head with Pump-Out Vent Filter Exhaust SystemsVacuFlush Head Option Holding Tank Operation Interval Required Inspection, Service MaintenanceSummary Guide for Inspection, Service and Maintenance Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance Interval Useful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge Area Topside and Supplies Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on LandBatteryies Boat Storage Fuel System Fitting Out After StorageFuel Systems Miscellaneous Power Steering System Maintenance Security Considerations Boat Systems Quick Reference ChecklistBoarding the Boat General Starting the Engine Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General Returning to Port General If the Engine Does Not Start Quick Reference Checklist cont’dSecuring the Boat After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Stains & Scratches Paint Cleaning Agents & Other SubstancesCare & Refinishing Fiberglass & Gelcoat Acrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Permanently Moored or Docked BoatsTopside Areas Canvas and Clear Vinyl Exterior Upholstery Fabric Interior Upholstery Fabric This Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Islander