Sea Ray 425 Sundancer Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 63)

3.1

SECTION 3 • USING YOUR BOAT

40 Sundancer

(425 Sundancer

)

1. PREPARING TO DEPART

As the owner/operator of a Sea Ray

yacht, you

are responsible for the safe operation of your boat

and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure

that required documents, navigational equipment

and Coast Guard required safety equipment is

aboard and in proper working order.

GENERAL

1. Weather forecast - Safe conditions existing for

length of trip.

2. Passengers/Crew - Instructed in duties for

getting underway and fitted for a correct size

PFD. One (1) PFD for every person aboard.

3. Tool Box - Stocked with a variety of appropriate

tools.

4. Lines, Fenders and Anchor - Ready for use.

5. Float Plan - shared with friend or relative not

on trip.

6. Navigation Charts - Available for trip.

BOAT SYSTEMS

1. Equipment - Make sure all equipment is stored

properly.

2. Radio and Navigation Equipment - Check for

proper working condition.

3. Bilge/Engine Compartment - “Sniff” the bilge/

engine compartment for fuel odor. Run the bilge

blowers for at least Four (4) minutes. Confirm

air flow through hull vents.

4. Bilge Pumps - Assure that all bilge pumps

function properly.

5. Shore Power Cable - Disconnected from

dockside power inlet.

6. Trim Tabs - Full range of motion. No excessive

play or binding.

7. Fresh Water Tank - Filled and sanitized.

8. Head System Holding Tank - Empty

9. Seacocks - Open (handle parallel to hose).

ENGINE

1. Fuel - Be sure that you have sufficient

recommended fuel for the trip.

2. Fuel System - Check for leaks.

3. Racor Fuel Filters - Check that filters are clean,

tight and free of water.

4. Fluid levels - Check engine oil and steering

fluid levels.

5. Coolant Drain Plugs - Secured

6. Batteries - Fully charged (Check water cell

levels).

7. Battery Switches - Check for proper working

condition.

8. Fuel valves - Open

9. Engine Alarm - Test. Should sound after a few

seconds.

10. Gear Shift and Throttle Controls - Full range

of motion. In NEUTRAL and IDLE positions.

2. WHILE UNDERWAY

GENERAL

1. Passengers/crew - Safely seated with PFD’s

on or immediately accessible. Keep passengers

safe.

2. Lines, fenders and anchor - Safely stowed.

3. Operation - Gradual acceleration/deceleration

and turning.

4. Surroundings - Be aware of other boats,

swimmers, floating debris, etc. at all times.

5. Carbon Monoxide (CO) - Operate so as to

prevent buildup.

6. Weather - Monitor frequently.

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