52 Sedan Bridge
(525 Sedan Bridge)
3.2
S
ECTION
3 • U
SING
Y
OUR
B
OAT
RECOMMENDED FUEL:
#2 Diesel Fuel
NOTICE
5. F
UELING
THE
B
OAT
Cer tain precautions must be carefully and
completely observed every time a boat is fueled,
4. S
ECURING
THE
B
OAT
G
ENERAL
1. Shore Power Cables - Connected to dockside
power inlet.
2. Fenders and Lines - Fenders in place, lines
tied securely to dock.
3. Equipment - Dry and stored.
4. Float Plan - Notify person who had float plan
that you have returned.
5. Canvas - Properly install canvas covers
6. Hull - Inspect for damage
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1. Seacocks - Closed (handle perpendicular to
hose).
2. Helm Switch Panel - All switches in the OFF
position.
3. Gearshift/Throttle Controls - In the
NEUTRAL and IDLE position.
4. Navigation Lights - Turned OFF.
E
NGINES
1. Ignition - Switched in the OFF position (lights
off) and master ignition keys removed from DC
distribution panel.
2. Battery Switches - In the OFF position.
3. Fuel Valves - Closed (handle perpendicular to
hose).
3. R
ETURNING
TO
P
ORT
G
ENERAL
1. Passengers/crew - Instructed in duties for line
handling.
2. Lines, fenders and anchor - Ready for use.
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1. Anchor Light - ON if necessary.
2. Bilge/Engine Compartment - “Sniff” the bilge/
engine compartment for fuel odor. Run the bilge
blowers if necessary. Check for water in the
bilge. Run bilge pumps if necessary.
E
NGINES
1. Gearshift & Throttle Controls - Bring to
NEUTRAL and IDLE positions.
2. Tachometers - Idle the engines for five (5)
minutes to cool down.
3. Ignition - Depress engine STOP switches on
the helm switch panel when engines are cooled
down.
4. Engine Operation - Check idle and shift. Listen
for abnormal noises.
8. Fuel - Check consumption regularly.
B
OAT
S
YSTEMS
1. Trim Tabs - Bring boat to “On Plane”.
2. Navigation Lights - On at night or in reduced
visibility.
E
NGINE
1. Tachometers - Engines operating in safe RPM
range (refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for
your specific engine).
2. Engine Gauges - Monitor continually.
3. Engine Operation - Check idle and shift. Listen
for abnormal noises and visually check the
engine compartment while underway.
