Four winns V Series User manual

Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 1
PREFACE.........................................................................................................................................................10
SAFETY MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................................11
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................17
A - 1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................17
A - 2 COMPONENT SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................17
A - 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................17
A - 4 PASSENGER SAFETY .................................................................................................................17
A - 5 RULES OF THE ROAD .................................................................................................................17
A - 6 LIGHTNING...................................................................................................................................17
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL...............................................................................................................18
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK ...................................................................................................18
A. Before Starting the Engines.....................................................................................................18
B. After Starting the Engine .........................................................................................................18
A - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ....................................................................................19
A. Before Starting ........................................................................................................................19
B. Cold/Warm Engine Start - EFI & Diesel................................................................................. 19
C. Starting Procedures for Diesel Engines with Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC).....20
D. Shifting and Control Speed......................................................................................................21
E. Stopping Engine - EFI & Diesel ...............................................................................................22
F. Stopping Engine for Diesel Engines with Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) ..........22
G. After Stopping Engine(s) .........................................................................................................23
A - 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING ........................................................................................................23
A - 11 BOATING EDUCATION ................................................................................................................23
A. Boating Courses......................................................................................................................23
B. Boating Manuals or Literature .................................................................................................24
C. Charts and Maps.....................................................................................................................24
D. Laws and Regulations.............................................................................................................24
A - 12 BOAT OWNER REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................24
A - 13 ACCIDENT REPORTING..............................................................................................................25
A - 14 DISCHARGE OF OIL ....................................................................................................................25
A - 15 DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS & OTHER GARBAGE .........................................................................25
A - 16 MARPOL TREATY ........................................................................................................................25
BOATING SAFETY ..........................................................................................................................................27
B - 1 GENERAL ..........................................................................................................................................27
A. Required Safety Equipment ....................................................................................................27
B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)..........................................................................................27
C. PFD Types..............................................................................................................................27
D. PFD Pointers ..........................................................................................................................28
E. Fire Extinguisher .....................................................................................................................28
F. Fire Extinguisher System ........................................................................................................29
G. Visual Distress Signal Devices ................................................................................................29
H. Sound Signaling Devices ........................................................................................................30
I. Navigation Lights.....................................................................................................................30
J. Additional Recommended Equipment .....................................................................................30
B - 2 CARBON MONOXIDE........................................................................................................................30
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide................................................................31
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ...............................................................................................31
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide.......................................................................31
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................................31
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E. Symptoms...............................................................................................................................31
F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)......................32
G. Inspection.............................................................................................................................. 32
H. Operation .............................................................................................................................. 32
I. Boathouses,SeaWallsandConnedSpaces ...................................................................... 32
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side...................................................................................33
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)........................................................................................33
L. Accumulation of Exhaust Gases - Swim Platform....................................................................34
M. DangerousActivity-“TeakSurng”/“Dragging” .......................................................................34
N. Cabin Appliances ....................................................................................................................34
O. Air Conditioning (Applicable Models Only)...............................................................................34
P. Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces ..................................................................34
Q. Running of Engines in Idle.......................................................................................................34
R. Altitude and Sea Conditions ....................................................................................................34
S. Portable Generator Sets..........................................................................................................35
T. Maintenance - Engine Performance ........................................................................................35
U. Maintenance - External Conditions..........................................................................................35
V. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity .................................................................................35
W. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems ........................................................................................36
X. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity ............................................................................36
Y. Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems (Applicable Models Only).........................................36
Z. Maintenance - Liquid Drains....................................................................................................36
AA. Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems .....................................................................................36
B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES............................................................................................................37
A. Drugs and Alcohol...................................................................................................................37
B. Safe Operation........................................................................................................................37
C. Passenger Safety....................................................................................................................37
D. Propeller..................................................................................................................................38
E. First Aid...................................................................................................................................38
F. Operation By Minors ...............................................................................................................38
G. “RulesoftheRoad” .................................................................................................................38
H. Voluntary Inspections..............................................................................................................38
I. Safe Boating Courses .............................................................................................................38
B - 4 WATER SPORTS...............................................................................................................................39
A. Water Sport Guidelines ...........................................................................................................39
B. Water Skiing/Wakeboarding/Kneeboarding.............................................................................39
BASIC SEAMANSHIP......................................................................................................................................41
C - 1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................................41
A. Boating Regulations ..................................................................................................................41
B. Rules of Seamanship ................................................................................................................41
C - 2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS .......................................................................................................................43
A. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B) ...................................43
B. Lateral Markers .......................................................................................................................43
C. Safe Water Markers ................................................................................................................43
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System ........................................................................44
E. A Special Sign.........................................................................................................................44
F. Noise.......................................................................................................................................44
C - 3 ANCHORING .....................................................................................................................................44
C - 4 RECOMMENDED READING .............................................................................................................45
C - 5 CONTACTS .......................................................................................................................................45
C - 6 OWNER’S LOGS AND RECORDS ....................................................................................................46
C - 7 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART ..........................................................................................................46

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE.......................................................................................................................... 47
D - 1 FOUR WINNS WARRANTY POLICY .......................................................................................... 47
D - 2 DECK/HULL STRUCTURE WARRANTY .................................................................................... 47
D - 3 WARRANTY REGISTRATION .................................................................................................... 47
D - 4 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 47
D - 5 PRE-OWNED UNIT REGISTRATION ......................................................................................... 47
D - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGE .......................................................................................................... 48
D - 7 SERIAL NUMBER RECORD....................................................................................................... 48
D - 8 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE.......................................................................................................... 48
D - 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................................................. 48
D - 10 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES.................................................................................................. 48
D - 11 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS................................................................................................. 49
D - 12 WINNGEAR................................................................................................................................. 49
NAME/ADDRESS CHANGE FORM ............................................................................................ 51
WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUEST .............................................................. 53
ENGINES, DRIVES AND INSTRUMENTATION............................................................................................. 55
E - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 55
E - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST..................................................................................................................... 55
A Carbon Monoxide.................................................................................................................. 55
B Carbon Monoxide Monitors ................................................................................................... 56
E - 3 ENGINES & DRIVE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 57
A Engine................................................................................................................................... 57
B. Stern Drives .......................................................................................................................... 57
C. Inboards V-drives .................................................................................................................. 57
D. Volvo Penta IPS Drive - Units................................................................................................ 57
E - 4 PROPELLERS ............................................................................................................................ 58
A. Diameter ............................................................................................................................... 58
B. Pitch...................................................................................................................................... 58
C. Prop Slip .............................................................................................................................. 58
E - 5 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 59
A. Raw Water Cooling ............................................................................................................... 59
B. Fresh Water Cooling ............................................................................................................ 59
E - 5 RUNNING ANGLE & POWER TRIM/TILT .....................................................................................60
A. Power Trim..............................................................................................................................60
B. Power Tilt................................................................................................................................61
E - 7 TRIM TABS ...................................................................................................................................61
A. Control Listing ........................................................................................................................61
B. Induce Planning & Controlling Trim Angle ............................................................................. 62
C. Trim Tab Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 62
E - 8 ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION ................................................................................................... 62
A. Tachometer/Hour Meter Combination Gauge..........................................................................63
B. Speedometer ..........................................................................................................................64
C. Temperature Gauge................................................................................................................64
D. Oil Pressure Gauge.................................................................................................................64
E. Voltmeter.................................................................................................................................64
F. Fuel Gauge .............................................................................................................................64
G. Power Trim Gauge ..................................................................................................................65
H. Gas Vapor Detector ................................................................................................................65
I. Engine Hour Meter ..................................................................................................................65
J. Three Position Ignition Switch .................................................................................................65
K. Four Position Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................65

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L. Emergency Stop Switch ..........................................................................................................65
M. Alarm Systems........................................................................................................................66
N. Navigational Equipment ..........................................................................................................66
E - 9 INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 68
CONTROL SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................... 69
F - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 69
F - 2 CONTROL OPERATION............................................................................................................. 69
A. General ................................................................................................................................. 69
B. Shifting and Control Speed ................................................................................................... 70
C. Engine Speed Synchronization ............................................................................................ 71
F - 3 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH........................................................................................................71
F - 4 JOYSTICK CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 71
F - 5 CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 72
STEERING SYSTEMS.................................................................................................................................... 73
G - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 73
A. Rotary Steering .......................................................................................................................73
B. Power Steering - Stern Drive...................................................................................................73
C. Hydraulic Steering - Inboard....................................................................................................74
D. Electronic Vessel Control (EVC)..............................................................................................74
E. Tilt Steering........................................................................................................................... 75
G - 2 RUDDERS - Inboard Models ....................................................................................................... 75
G - 3 RUDDER ANGLE/POSITION INDICATOR.................................................................................. 76
G - 4 STEERING LOAD ....................................................................................................................... 76
G - 5 PROPELLER TORQUE .............................................................................................................. 76
G - 6 STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 76
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................... 78
H - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 78
H - 2 SINGLE ENGINE - DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM ........................................................................... 78
A. Installation...............................................................................................................................79
B. Battery Switch Operation.........................................................................................................79
H - 3 DUAL ENGINE - TRIPLE BATTERY SYSTEM............................................................................ 80
A. Installation...............................................................................................................................80
B. Dual Switch Battery Panel.......................................................................................................80
C. Battery Switch Operation.........................................................................................................81
H - 4 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS..................................................................................................... 83
H - 5 BATTERY CHARGER ................................................................................................................ 85
H - 6 12VDC VOLTMETER ................................................................................................................. 85
H - 7 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 86
A. Helm Equipment......................................................................................................................86
B. Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment ............................................................................88
C. Interior/Exterior Equipment .....................................................................................................89
H - 8 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES................................................ 90
H - 9 120 & 240/120 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS .......................................................................... 91
H - 10 DOCKSIDE OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 93
A. Shore Power Connections .................................................................................................... 93
B. 120 Volt AC Equipment ........................................................................................................ 95
C. Reverse Polarity Indicator .......................................................................................................96
D. Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI).............................................................................. 97

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H - 11 GENERATOR ............................................................................................................................. 97
H - 12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 99
A. Battery Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 99
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance ............................................................................................ 100
H - 13 STRAY CURRENT CORROSION ............................................................................................. 100
A. General .............................................................................................................................. 100
B. Galvanic Corrosion ............................................................................................................. 100
C. Corrosion Prevention .......................................................................................................... 101
FUEL SYSTEMS .......................................................................................................................................... 106
I - 1 FUEL SYSTEMS .........................................................................................................................106
A. Gasoline Fuel System - Domestic Models .............................................................................106
B. Gasoline Fuel System - Export Models..................................................................................108
C. System Testing .....................................................................................................................108
D. Fuel Fills - Domestic & Export ...............................................................................................108
E. Fuel Vent (P-trap) - Domestic................................................................................................109
F. Anti-Syphon Valve.................................................................................................................110
G. Fuel Gauge ...........................................................................................................................110
H. Fuel Sender ..........................................................................................................................110
I. Fuel Filters ...........................................................................................................................111
J. Gas Vapor Detector .............................................................................................................111
K. Use and Maintenance ...........................................................................................................112
I - 2 DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS - TWIN ............................................................................................. 112
A. System Testing ................................................................................................................... 113
B. Fuel Fills.............................................................................................................................. 113
C. Fuel Vents........................................................................................................................... 113
D. Fuel Pickup ......................................................................................................................... 114
E. Fuel Level ........................................................................................................................... 114
F. Fuel Senders ...................................................................................................................... 114
G. Fuel Filters .......................................................................................................................... 115
H. Use and Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 115
I - 3 FUEL STANDARDS ....................................................................................................................116
A. Problems With Alcohol in Gasoline........................................................................................116
B. Recommendations ................................................................................................................116
I - 4 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 116
WATER AND WASTE SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................ 119
J - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 119
J - 2 PRESSURIZED WATER SYSTEM............................................................................................ 120
A. Priming the System ............................................................................................................. 121
B. System Operation ............................................................................................................... 121
C. Water Heating Systems....................................................................................................... 121
D. Using the Shower ............................................................................................................... 122
J - 3 GRAY WATER SYSTEM........................................................................................................... 122
J - 4 SHORE WATER CONNECTION .............................................................................................. 123
J - 5 TRANSOM SHOWER .............................................................................................................. 123
J - 6 WASTE SYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 124
A. Porcelain Head.................................................................................................................... 124
B. Electric Toilet Operation ...................................................................................................... 125
C. VacuFlush® Sanitation System ............................................................................................ 126
D. Tecma® Sanitation System .................................................................................................. 126
E. Head with Overboard Discharge ......................................................................................... 127

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F. Dockside Waste Pump Out ................................................................................................ 129
J - 7 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 129
A. Clean Vents and Screens.................................................................................................... 130
B. Winterizing the Water System ............................................................................................. 130
C. Winterizing the Waste System ............................................................................................ 131
VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ............................................................................................... 132
K - 1 ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION................................................................................ 132
A. Natural Ventilation System .................................................................................................. 132
B. Forced Air Ventilation .......................................................................................................... 132
C. Engine Ventilation System Maintenance ............................................................................. 132
K - 2 CABIN VENTILATION ............................................................................................................... 132
K - 3 HULL DRAINAGE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 133
A. Transom Drain ................................................................................................................... 133
B. Bilge Pumps ....................................................................................................................... 133
C. Sump ................................................................................................................................. 133
D. Bilge Compartment Drainage .............................................................................................. 134
E. Cockpit Drainage ................................................................................................................ 134
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................... 135
L - 1 GALLEY EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................. 135
A. Electric Cooktop or Stove.................................................................................................... 135
B. Microwave Oven ................................................................................................................. 135
C. Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................ 135
L - 2 CABIN EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................. 136
A. Dinette Table.........................................................................................................................136
B. Carbon Monoxide Detectors..................................................................................................136
L - 3 ENTERTAINMENT......................................................................................................................136
A. Stereo System ......................................................................................................................137
B. TV and DVD Player...............................................................................................................137
L - 4 AIR CONDITIONING ..................................................................................................................137
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................................................................139
M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE .................................................................................................... 139
M - 2 TRANSOM DOOR..................................................................................................................... 139
M - 3 COMPANIONWAY DOOR......................................................................................................... 140
M - 4 WINDOWS ............................................................................................................................... 140
A. Windshield ......................................................................................................................... 140
B. Cabin/Cockpit Windows ..................................................................................................... 141
M - 5 FOREDECK HATCH ................................................................................................................. 141
M - 6 COCKPIT REFRESHMENT CENTER or COCKPIT GALLEY .................................................. 142
M - 7 COCKPIT TABLE w/MOUNT..................................................................................................... 143
M - 8 AFT SWIM PLATFORM............................................................................................................ 143
M - 9 EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM LIFT ....................................................................................... 144
M - 10 TRANSOM STORAGE LOCKER .............................................................................................. 144
M - 11 ELECTRIC GRILL .................................................................................................................... 145
M - 12 TRANSOM TABLE ................................................................................................................... 146
M - 13 BOW PLATFORM ..................................................................................................................... 146
M - 14 WINDLASS................................................................................................................................ 146
M - 15 SPOT/FLOOD LIGHT................................................................................................................ 147
M - 16 UNDERWATER LIGHTING....................................................................................................... 147

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M - 17 HARD TOP................................................................................................................................ 147
M - 18 ENGINE HATCH WITH ELECTRIC LIFT................................................................................... 148
M - 19 FLAG POLE AND HOLDER ...................................................................................................... 149
UPHOLSTERY ...............................................................................................................................................150
N - 1 INTERIOR FURNISHINGS..........................................................................................................150
A. Couch ...................................................................................................................................150
B. V-berth or Forward Cabin.................................................................................................... 150
C. Mid Cabin..............................................................................................................................152
D. Mid Cabin Stateroom ............................................................................................................152
N - 2 EXTERIOR FURNISHINGS.........................................................................................................153
A. Helm Seat .............................................................................................................................153
B. L-Shaped Stern Seating ........................................................................................................154
C. U-Shaped Stern Seating .......................................................................................................154
D. Opposing Bench Seats - Cockpit...........................................................................................155
E. Port Lounge ..........................................................................................................................155
F. Swim Platform Seat...............................................................................................................155
G. Deck Sunpads.......................................................................................................................156
N - 3 INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ...............................................................................................156
A. Cleaning Interior Fabric/Upholstery .......................................................................................156
B. Interior Carpets .....................................................................................................................157
C. Privacy Curtains ....................................................................................................................157
N - 4 EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ..............................................................................................157
A. Cleaning Vinyl .......................................................................................................................157
B. Exterior Carpets ....................................................................................................................159
C. Cleaning and Maintenance....................................................................................................159
D. Stain Removal Testing ..........................................................................................................160
E. Stain Removal Procedures....................................................................................................160
N - 5 REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY ................................................................................................160
WEATHER COVERS......................................................................................................................................161
O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................................161
O - 2 GENERAL CANVAS INSTALLATION GUIDE LINES ..................................................................161
O - 3 BIMINI TOP .................................................................................................................................162
A. Bimini Top without Hardtop ...................................................................................................162
A. Bimini Top with Hardtop ........................................................................................................162
O - 4 CAMPER CANVAS .....................................................................................................................163
O - 5 COCKPIT COVER.......................................................................................................................164
O - 6 OTHER CANVAS INSTALLATION..............................................................................................165
O - 7 USE OF WEATHER COVERS AND CARBON MONOXIDE .......................................................167
O - 8 WINTER STORAGE....................................................................................................................168
O - 9 MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................168
FIBERGLASS AND HULL..............................................................................................................................170
P - 1 HULL DESIGN INFORMATION...................................................................................................170
P - 2 FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................170
P - 3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................170
P - 4 FIBERGLASS CARE & MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................170
A. General Maintenance............................................................................................................170
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat ............................................................................................171
C. Stains....................................................................................................................................172

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P - 5 FIBERGLASS REPAIRS .............................................................................................................172
A. Scratches .............................................................................................................................172
B. Gouges & Cracks..................................................................................................................173
C. Osmotic Blistering ................................................................................................................173
P - 6 ANTI-FOULING PAINT................................................................................................................174
P - 7 HULL SUPPORT.........................................................................................................................174
WOODWORK AND COMPOSITES................................................................................................................176
Q - 1 HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE CARE ........................................................................................176
Q - 2 REAL WOOD TRIM.....................................................................................................................176
Q - 3 STAR BOARD .............................................................................................................................176
Q - 4 LAMINATED FIBERGLASS.........................................................................................................176
Q - 5 TEAK...........................................................................................................................................177
Q - 6 SOLID SURFACE MATERIAL.....................................................................................................177
Q - 7 ACRYLIC PLASTIC - (PLEXIGLASS)..........................................................................................178
Q - 8 AQUA FLEX SWIM PLATFORM MAT.........................................................................................179
Q - 9 FLEXITEEK.................................................................................................................................179
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................180
R - 1 WINTERIZATION ........................................................................................................................180
A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay up ............................................................................................180
B. After Lifting............................................................................................................................180
C. Prior to Winter Storage..........................................................................................................181
R - 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................182
PRE-LAUNCH AND UNDERWAY..................................................................................................................185
S - 1 LAUNCH & CRUISE CHECKLIST ...............................................................................................185
S - 2 FUELING.....................................................................................................................................186
A. Recommendations ................................................................................................................186
B. Preliminary Guidelines ..........................................................................................................186
C. Pumping Fuel........................................................................................................................186
D. After Fueling..........................................................................................................................186
S - 3 LOADING PASSENGERS & GEAR ............................................................................................187
S - 4 STARTING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................187
A. Preliminary Checks ...............................................................................................................187
B. Starting..................................................................................................................................187
S - 5 MANEUVERING..........................................................................................................................188
A. Leaving the Dock ..................................................................................................................188
B. Stopping................................................................................................................................189
S - 6 ACCELERATION.........................................................................................................................189
S - 7 TRIMMING YOUR BOAT ............................................................................................................189
S - 8 NAVIGATION LIGHTS.................................................................................................................190
S - 9 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................191
A. Storms ..................................................................................................................................191
B. Fog........................................................................................................................................191
C. Running Aground ..................................................................................................................191
D. Warning Markers...................................................................................................................192
S - 10 REACTING TO EMERGENCIES.................................................................................................192
A. Flooding ................................................................................................................................192
B. Capsizing and Man Overboard..............................................................................................192