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MONTEREY

BOATS

Operation

2.4 Operating Your Boat

After Starting the Engine:

•

Check the engine gauges. Make sure they are
reading normally.

• Visibly check the engine to be sure there are

no apparent water, fuel or oil leaks.

• Check the operation of the inboard engine

cooling system by monitoring the temperature
gauge frequently until the engine temperature
stabilizes at normal operating temperature.

• Check the operation of the outboard engine

cooling system by monitoring water flowing

from the bypass ports and monitoring the
temperature gauge frequently until the engine
temperature stabilizes at normal operating
temperature.

• Check the steering and engine controls for

proper operation.

• Make sure all lines, cables, anchors, etc. for

securing a boat are on board and in good
condition. All lines should be coiled, secured
and off the decks when underway.

• Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.

Remember:

When you operate a boat, you accept the respon-
sibility for the boat, for the safety of passengers

and for others out enjoying the water.

• Alcohol and any drugs can severely reduce

your reaction time and affect your better

judgement.

•

Alcohol severely reduces the ability to react to
several different signals at once.

• Alcohol makes it difficult to correctly judge

speed and distance, or track moving objects.

•

Alcohol reduces night vision, and the ability to
distinguish red from green.

WARNING

YOU SHOULD NEVER OPERATE YOUR BOAT WHILE UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.

• Make sure one other person on the boat is

instructed in the operation of the boat.

• Make sure the boat is operated in compliance

with all state and local laws governing the use
of a boat.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY

ASSEMBLED. KEEP ALL FASTENERS TIGHT. KEEP

ADJUSTMENTS ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.

WARNING

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE MAY
RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE LIFE OR EVEN SEVERE DAMAGE
IN YOUR ENGINE. MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE EXACTLY.

• On boats with an inboard engine, always

operate the blower when operating the boat
below cruising speed to help cool the engine
compartment and remove dangerous fumes.

• Avoid sea conditions that are beyond the skill

and experience of you and your crew. Learn to
understand weather patterns and indications
for change. You should monitor NOAA weather
broadcasts before leaving port and periodically
while boating. If the weather deteriorates or
a storm approaches, seek shelter in a safe
harbor.

• Use caution during periods of reduced vis-

ibility due to weather or operation conditions.
Reduce speed and designate a passenger to
be a lookout for other boats, obstacles and
navigational markers until you reach port or
conditions improve.

• Your Monterey is a heavy boat that will pro-

duce a large wake at certain speeds. You are

responsible for damage and injury caused by

your boat’s wake. Always observe no wake
zones and be aware that your wake can en-
danger small vessels and their passengers.

Always be courteous and slow down to reduce
your wake when passing smaller boats.

• Before operating the boat for the first time,

read the engine break-in procedures. The
break-in procedures are found in the owner’s
manual for the engine. The manual is in the
literature packet.