Boston Whaler 170 Montauk Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 20)

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170 Montauk

Section 1• Safety

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Boat position-secure on trailer

Tiedowns-tight

Winch-locked

Trailer hitch-connected

Safety chains-attached

Swing tongue-secured with safety clip

Engine clearance-in trailering position

(See engine manual for recommended

guidelines)

Electrical-Lights, brake lights, turn signals

working

Mirrors-adjusted for trailering

SAFE Boating means:

• Knowing the limitations of your boat

• Following the “RULES of the ROAD”

• Keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects

in the water.

• Not boating in water or weather conditions that

are beyond the boat’s and operator’s capability.

• Never operating the boat while under the

inﬂ uence of drugs or alcohol.

• Being aware of your passengers safety at all

times.

• Reducing speed when there is limited visibility,

rough water, people in the water nearby, boats

or structures.

In Addition:

• Maintain your boat and its safety and other

systems as recommended in this manual.

• Have the boat inspected by a qualified

mechanic or dealer, at least annually.

• Ensure that the Coast Guard required safety

equipment is on board and functioning.

Boating in beautiful weather and calm water

conditions can be a wonderful experience. Boating

however requires considerably greater skills than

operating a land vehicle. Taking a boating course

is the best way to prepare for a safe and enjoyable

experience on the water.

• Take a Coast Guard, U.S. Power Squadron or

equivalent boating safety course. (Call

the Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-800 336-2628

for information on available courses, or

go to: “www.boatus.com/foundation” on

the internet.)

• Get hands-on training on how to operate your

boat properly.

Update checklists when equipment is added or

modiﬁ ed.

Weather-forecast safe

Required documents-on board

Navigation charts & equipment-on board

Safety equipment-on board

Safety training-passengers & crew instructed

on procedures, location, and use of safety

equipment.

Drain plugs-installed

Bilge pumps-working & clean

Navigation lights-working

Sound signal device on board

Fuel system-no leaks or fumes

Power steering ﬂ uid-ﬁ lled (if applicable)

Steering system-working smoothly & properly

Battery-electrolyte level within range

Float plan-ﬁ led with friend or relative

Safe Boating Checklist

Before Departure

Trailering (if applicable)

After Return

PFD’s & other safety gear-dry, stowed for

next use

Fuel tanks-ﬁ lled (allow for expansion) to

prevent condensation

Fuel system-no leaks

Bilge pump-operating properly

Bilge-clean, no leaks

Float plan-notify person with whom you

ﬁ led plan

As a boat owner or operator, YOU are responsible

for your safety and the safety of your passengers

and other boaters.

NOTICE

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