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Baja Marine Sportfish For 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 Static Electricity and the Fuel System Speed changes you. TM Safety Safety Labels Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment Carbon Monoxide Using canvas curtains Operating with the bow high Lifesaving Equipment Additional Recommended Equipment for Safe Operation Impaired Operation Load Capacity Power CapacityPropellers Stability Maintain Control Weather Chart Your CourseGeneral Considerations Swimming Water SportsSkiing Emergency Situations General Medical Emergency Water RescueFire Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing Safety Hotlines Collisions and LeakingGrounding Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure Environmental Considerations International RequirementsFuel and Oil Spillage Wake/Wash Waste DisposalExcessive Noise Nautical Terms Key to Symbols on Controls & Prints Baja Marine Corp This Page Intentionally Left Blank General Boat Arrangement Docking /Lifting /Trailering Passenger Locations 2 Hull Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances Metric Propulsion System General Deck Layout General Deck Layout FIG Description of Major Controls Power Trim Unit and GaugeGear Shift and Throttle Control Trailer Switch Trim Tabs Ignition Shutdown Switch Engine Alarm SystemImportant Gauges 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 Steering Systems Hydraulic Steering Power Steering Power Steering System This page intentionally left blank Bilge & Underwater Gear BilgeFuel & Oil Spillage Drain Plug Maintenance and Service Engines and Stern DriveBilge Blowers Vibration and Causes Propeller Removal and Installation Impact to Stern Drive Gear 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 Batteries Breakers and/or Fuses Electrolytic Corrosion & Zinc AnodesFuse Panel Marine Electronic Cathodic Anti-corrosion System Mercathode Ignition Switch Drive Pump Drive Pump with K-Plane Trim Tabs Twin FIG This Page Intentionally Left Blank Options & Accessories Options & Accessories Locations Canvas Care and Maintenance CanvasHorn Depth Finder Optional Stereo System Head SystemsExhaust Systems Requirements for Operators This page intentionally left blank Summary Guide for Inspection, Service and Maintenance Required Inspection, Service MaintenanceInterval Summary Guide For Inspection, Service and Maintenance Interval Useful Service Information Inspection, Service and Maintenance Protocol Bilge Area Winterization Checklist for Boats Stored on Land BatteryiesTopside and Supplies Boat Storage Fitting Out After Storage Fuel SystemsFuel System Miscellaneous Power Steering System Maintenance Security Considerations Boarding the Boat General Quick Reference ChecklistBoat Systems Starting the Engine Quick Reference Checklist cont’d Departing General Returning to Port General Securing the Boat Quick Reference Checklist cont’dIf the Engine Does Not Start After Market Equipment Checklist Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Cont’d Paint Cleaning Agents & Other Substances Care & RefinishingStains & Scratches Fiberglass & Gelcoat Permanently Moored or Docked Boats Topside AreasAcrylic Plastic Sheeting Plastic Glass Canvas and Clear Vinyl Exterior Upholstery Fabric Interior Upholstery Fabric This Page Intentionally Left Blank Index Index Sportfish