LARSON Bass User manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
About Your New Boat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Boat Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Hull Identification, Capacity and Safety Plates . . .1-2
References and Contact Information . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Boat Information Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Tiller Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Dual Console Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Good Boating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Safety Decals and Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Carbon Monoxide (CO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Required Boating Safety Equipment and
Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Engine Emergency Stop Switch and Lanyard. . .2-18
Life Jackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Visual Distress Signaling Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Audible Signaling Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Navigational Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Unapproved Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Recommended Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Safety and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Special Needs Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio. . . . . . . . . . . .2-30
Cruising Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
Hazard Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
Water Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
Platform Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
Water Sports Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33

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Boating Regulations and Your Responsibilities . . . . . . . 3-1
Boat Owner / Operator Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Reporting Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Boating Under the Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Operator’s License and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Operation By Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Negligent Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Restricted Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Security Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Naval Vessel Protection Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Commercial Shipping Safety Zones . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Bridges and Shipping Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
America’s Waterway Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Monofilament Fishing Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Wake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Shallow Water Boat Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Protecting the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
MARPOL Treaty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Paints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Cleaning Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Exhaust Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Additional Proposition 65 Information . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
First Aid / Medical Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Emergency Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Using Distress Signal Devices and Calling for
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Requesting Assistance (Non-Distress Call) . . . . . . . . 4-2
Law of Salvage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Fire and Explosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Man Overboard (MOB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Capsizing and Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Running Aground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Dangerous Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Engine or Boat System Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Accidents, Collisions and Giving Assistance . . . . . . .4-7
Towing on the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Hurricane and Severe Weather Preparedness . . . . . .4-8
Protecting the Boat from Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Operating in Hazardous Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Severe Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Storm Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Fog Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Reduced Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Cold Weather and Cold or Frozen Water
Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Water Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Aquatic Vegetation/Weeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Dams and Spillways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Shallow Water Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Markers, Warnings and Advisories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Boat Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Harbor Flags and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Navigation Rules and Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Right-of-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
The General Prudential Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Navigational Lights and Night Operation . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Audible Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Overtaking / Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Meeting Head-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Aids to Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Buoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Mooring Buoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Daymarks / Dayboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Lights and Lighted Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

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Markers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Operating the Boat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Before Getting Underway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Float Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Pre-Departure Safety Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Boat Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Fuel Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Fuel Suppliers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Static Electricity and the Fuel System . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Before Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Refueling Built-In Fuel Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
After Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Outboard Engine Fueling Considerations. . . . . . . 7-8
Getting Underway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Accelerating and Running Underway . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Checks During and After Operation . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Power Trim and Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Power Trim Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Docking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Mooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Anchors and Anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Lines and Knots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Trailering and Launching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Legal Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Trailer Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Trailer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Towing Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

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Vehicle Towing Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Hitch Ball and Trailer Coupler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Trailer Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
5-Pin Wiring Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
Trailering Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
Backing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Loading Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Boat Features and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
Engine Lubrication System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
Shift and Throttle Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
Single-Lever Controls - Single or Twin Engine . . .9-5
Control Operation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
DC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Propeller Selection and Replacement
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
Dual-Prop Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
Gauges / Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Multi-Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Fuel Level Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Engine Water Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Power Trim / Tilt Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Engine Water Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Engine Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
Oil Level Gauge (Outboard Engine Oil
Injection Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
Water Depth Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13

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Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine Warning Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Helm and Control Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Battery Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Emergency Stop Switch and
Lanyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Neutral Start Safety Switch (Start-in-Gear
Prevention) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Horn Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Boarding and Courtesy Light Switches . . . . . . . 9-16
Power Trim / Tilt Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Navigation Lights Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Bilge Pump Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Bilge Pump System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Boat Ventilation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Raw Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Livewells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Manual Livewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Recirculating Livewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Remote Livewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Livewell Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Electric Trolling Motor Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Trolling Motor Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Trolling Motor Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Fish Locators, Graphs and Depth Indicators. . . . . . 9-24
Fishing Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
General Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Circuit Breakers and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Galvanic Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Saltwater Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Sacrificial Anodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
Steering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8

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Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10
Hardware, Fasteners and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . .10-10
Stainless Steel and Chrome Hardware . . . . . . .10-10
Aluminum Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10
General Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .10-11
Marine Growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Hull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
Canvas Covers and Bimini Tops . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13
Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-14
Windshield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-14
Window Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-14
Teak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-14
Bilge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-15
Bilge Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16
Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16
General Boating Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16
Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17
Winterization and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
Winterization and Storage Preparation. . . . . . . . . . .11-1
Storing on a Cradle or Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
Storing on a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Recommissioning After Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Glossary of Nautical Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W-1
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1

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INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and welcome aboard! To ensure each boating experience is a safe
and enjoyable one, please read all the literature provided with your newly
purchased boat carefully before operating the boat or any equipment.
Please keep this manual on board for future reference and pass all information
along to the new owner if you ever decide to sell the boat.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual has been written as a general guide to safe operating practices,
boating regulations and maintenance techniques for recreational boating. If this is
your first time owning or operating a boat, it is recommended that you contact the
boat dealer or local boating agency to find out how to enroll in a boater safety
course prior to operating the boat.
This manual is not intended to be used as a replacement for specific information
and procedures covered in manuals provided by the manufacturer of the engine,
accessories and other major equipment.
Because we are constantly working toward product improvement, this manual is
intended to be a general guide only. The illustrations used in this manual may not
match the equipment on the boat; they are intended only as general reference
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ABOUT YOUR NEW BOAT
BOAT TERMINOLOGY
It is important that you understand, learn and use appropriate and common nautical
terminology while boating to ensure operator safety and the safety of others.
See the Glossary of Nautical Terms section of this manual for additional boating
terminology.
HULL IDENTIFICATION, CAPACITY AND SAFETY PLATES
Hull Identification Number
The hull identification number (HIN) is usually located near the upper starboard
corner of the transom on the outside of the boat. In some instances, the HIN may
be located in an alternate location as determined by the manufacturer (e.g., a
pontoon HIN may be located on the aft crossmember approximately 1 foot (0.3
meters) from the starboard hull attachment). The HIN must be clearly visible and
may not be removed, altered or tampered with in any way as regulated by federal
law.
FREEBOARD
BOW
DRAFT
GUNWALE
STERN
WATERLINE
AFT FORWARD
HELM
BEAM
TRANSOM
PORT
SIDE
STARBOARD
SIDE
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In case of collision, theft or damage, report these numbers to the local authorities,
the insurance agent and the dealer.
Safeguard information about the boat by recording the HIN and model of the boat,
and model and serial numbers of the engine and accessories on the Boat
Information Form in this manual.
U.S. Coast Guard Safety Standards Compliance Plate
All power boats less than 20 feet (6 meters) must have a manufacturer’s compliance
plate clearly indicating that the boat is in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) safety standards and the effective date of the compliance. The compliance
plate may be combined onto one plate showing both the capacity plate and
compliance information by the manufacturer.
As a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the USCG is the
ultimate authority on U.S. waters. The USCG has the right to board any boat for any
reason at any time. Failure to obey an order from the USCG can result in a fine,
confiscation, imprisonment and even being fired upon in certain areas or
conditions.
Certification Standards
The boat was built to meet federal USCG requirements and may be certified to
more stringent American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) standards for the fuel,
electrical, ventilation, flotation, horn, identification, capacity, placards and labels,
powering, start-in-gear protection, navigation lights, backfire flame control and in
most cases, fire extinguishers.
The boat owner is responsible for other USCG-required safety items, which can
vary depending on the size of the boat as follows:
• Fire Extinguishers
• Life Jackets
• Visual Distress Signals
The boat manufacturer or dealer may provide some required safety items. Your boat
may not be certified to ABYC standards; check the capacity plate for more
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The person/load capacity is determined by the
USCG. The capacity plate is usually located
within clear visibility of the boat operator or
helm area. The capacity plate indicates limits
for loading the boat, which are enforceable by
law. Never exceed the “U.S. Coast Guard
Maximum Capacities” indicated on the
capacity plate.
Boats in the National Marine Manufacturers
Association (NMMA) Certification program up
to 26 feet (7.9 meters), or a pontoon boat of
any length, are certified to ABYC standards,
have the USCG maximum rated load capacity
on the certification plate and may contain EPA
and/or CARB emission information. Do not
exceed maximum person or weight capacities.
REFERENCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Use the following list of publications and organizations for reference and contact
information concerning safe boating, navigational rules and other boating topics.
Publications
• Bottomley, Tom. Boatman’s Handbook. Hearst Marine Book. Morrow
• Brotherton, Miner. Twelve Volt Bible. Seven Seas
• Calder, Nigel. Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual. McGraw-Hill
Education
• Chapman, Charles F. and Maloney, E.S. Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship
and Small Boat Handling. Hearst Marine Book. Morrow
• Hinz, Earl. The Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring. Cornell
Maritime Press
• National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 302 Fire Protection Standard
for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft. National Fire Protection
Association
• United States Coast Guard. Navigational Rules for U.S. Waterways. Visit
https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/ to view or download this publication.
• United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Boating Skills and Seamanship
Thirteenth Edition. United States Coast Guard
• Whiting, John and Bottomley, Tom. Chapman’s Log and Owner’s Manual.
Hearst Marine Book
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Organizations
American Boat & Yacht Council
Boat building standards.
http://abycinc.org
American Red Cross
A resource for first aid training, emergency supplies and preparedness.
http://www.redcross.org or consult the local telephone directory
Boat Owners Association of The United States
Organization of recreational boaters offering marine services, education and
protecting boater’s rights.
http://www.boatus.com/
BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety Hotline
Training and education outreach directly to boaters.
http://www.boatus.org/
Phone: [phone]
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
Boat safety training and education resources.
http://www.nasbla.org
National Marine Manufacturers Association
Boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturer trade association.
http://www.nmma.org
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service
Nautical charting, weather, fishery, ocean and climate resources.
http://www.noaa.gov
National Safe Boating Council, Inc.
http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org
Sea Tow Services International, Inc.
Organization of recreational boaters offering in-water services, education and
emergency assistance.
http://www.seatow.com
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U.S. Coast Guard
http://www.uscgboating.org (To contact the U.S. Coast Guard for an emergency
while on the water, always use the onboard VHF-FM radio channel 16. Use cell
phones only as a secondary means of communication. Call 9-1-1 to reach rescue
personnel.)
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Information on boating safety classes and vessel safety checks.
http://nws.cgaux.org; Phone: [phone]
U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN)
USCG navigation information.
https://www.navcen.uscg.gov
U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
USCG resources for recreational boaters.
http://www.uscgboating.org
U.S. Coast Guard’s America’s Waterway Watch Program
http://www.americaswaterwaywatch.uscg.mil (A program for recreational boaters
to assist the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in reporting suspicious activity
on U.S. waterways); Phone: [phone]
U.S. Government Publishing Office
http://www.gpo.gov
(For information and documentation on FCC rules and regulations and Skippers
Course information, and other government, marine and nautical related documents)
U.S. Power Squadrons
Boating courses and knowledge resources.
http://www.usps.org; Phone: [phone]

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BOAT INFORMATION FORM
BOAT
Boat Manufacturer:
Hull Colors:
Weight:
Length:
Draft:
Beam:
Vertical Clearance:
Dealer:
Dealer Representative:
Dealer Phone:
Boat Model:
Hull ID Number (HIN):
Registration Number:
Registration State:
Purchase Date:
Delivery Date:
Warranty Expiration Date:
Manufacturer Representative:
Manufacturer Phone:
ENGINE, DRIVE AND PROPELLER
Engine Make:
Engine Model Number:
Engine Serial Number:
Ignition Key Number:
Drive Make:
Drive Model Number:
Drive Serial Number:
Propeller
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Size/Material:
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SYSTEMS
Fuel Filter Part Number:
Battery Make:
Battery Size:
TRAILER
Trailer
Make:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
GVWR:
Tire Size:
ACCESSORIES
Manufacturer:
Model:
Serial Number:
Manufacturer:
Model:
Serial Number:
Manufacturer:
Model:
Serial Number:
Manufacturer:
Model:
Serial Number:
Manufacturer:
Model:
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TILLER SPECIFICATIONS
1750 TILLER
Length 17'5" (5.31 m)
LOA on Trailer 19'7" (5.97 m)
Beam 8'0" (2.44 m)
Draft (Drive Down) 29" (73.6 cm)
Draft (Drive Up) 13" (33 cm)
Weight 1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Fuel Capacity 22 gal (83.27 L)
Weight Capacity 1,300 lbs (590 kg)
Maximum Power 90 HP
1850 TILLER
Length 18'6" (5.64 m)
LOA on Trailer 21'0" (6.4 m)
Beam 8'6" (2.59 m)
Draft (Drive Down) 32" (81.28 cm)
Draft (Drive Up) 16" (40.64 cm)
Weight 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg)
Fuel Capacity 36 gal (136 L)
Weight Capacity 1,650 lbs (748 kg)
Maximum Power 90 HP
2020 TILLER
Length 20'8" (6.33 m)
LOA on Trailer 22'4" (6.8 m)
Beam 8'6" (2.59 m)
Draft (Drive Down) 30" (76.2 cm)
Draft (Drive Up) 14" (35.56 cm)
Weight 2,770 lbs (1,256 kg)
Fuel Capacity 53 gal (200.62 L)
Weight Capacity 1,750 lbs (794 kg)
Maximum Power 200 HP

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DUAL CONSOLE SPECIFICATIONS
1750 DC
Length 17'5" (5.31 m)
LOA on Trailer 19'7" (5.97 m)
Beam 8'0" (2.44 m)
Draft (Drive Down) 29" (73.6 cm)
Draft (Drive Up) 13" (33 cm)
Weight 2,030 lbs (921 kg)
Fuel Capacity 22 gal (83.27 L)
Weight Capacity 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
Maximum Power 150 HP
1850 DC
Length 18'6" (5.64 m)
LOA on Trailer 21'0" (6.4 m)
Beam 8'6" (2.59 m)
Draft (Drive Down) 33" (83.82 cm)
Draft (Drive Up) 17" (43.18 cm)
Weight 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Fuel Capacity 36 gal (136 L)
Weight Capacity 1,750 lbs (794 kg)
Maximum Power 200 HP
2020 DC
Length 20'8" (6.33 m)
LOA on Trailer 22'4" (6.8 m)
Beam 8'6" (2.59 m)
Draft (Drive Down) 30" (76.2 cm)
Draft (Drive Up) 14" (35.56 cm)
Weight 2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Fuel Capacity 53 gal (200.62 L)
Weight Capacity 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
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SAFETY
The popularity of boating and other water sports has undergone an explosion of
growth in the past few years, making safety an important issue for everyone who
shares in the use of the waterways.
Operation Hazard: Read and understand this Basic
Boating and Safety Manual, the Engine Operator’s Manual and all
manufacturer-supplied information regarding the operation of equipment.
The boat operator must understand all safety information responsibilities,
regulations, controls and operating instructions before attempting to operate
the boat. Improper operation could result in death or serious injury.
The safety content and precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are not all-
inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not specifically recommended, the
operator must feel confident that it is safe for them and others, and that the boat
will not be damaged or become unsafe as a result of the operator’s decision.
REMEMBER – ALWAYS ASSESS EACH SITUATION AND USE SOUND
JUDGMENT!
The boat operator is responsible for their own safety, as well as that of passengers
and other boaters.
GOOD BOATING PRACTICES
Boating-related accidents are generally caused by the operator’s failure to follow
basic safety rules or written precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if the
operator is completely familiar with the boat, its operation and the navigational
rules of the road and can recognize potentially hazardous situations.
In addition to everyday safety, failure to observe safety recommendations may
result in severe personal injury or death to the operator or to others. Use caution
and sound judgment when operating the boat. Do not take unnecessary chances!
Failure to adhere to these warnings could result in death or severe injury to the
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Read this entire manual and be aware of other specific safety guidelines not listed
in this manual. Seek additional safety information from the USCG and state and
local authorities. In addition to specific safety statements noted in this manual, a
general list of safety guidelines and recommendations is listed below:
• The boat must comply with USCG safety equipment regulations.
• Before each outing, check all safety equipment such as fire extinguishers,
life jackets, flares, distress flags, flashlights and engine emergency stop
switch. Make sure they are operable, in good condition, readily visible and
easily accessed.
• Onboard equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state
and local regulations.
• Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board. It may result in fire
or explosion.
• Take the keys/FOBs when leaving the boat to keep untrained and
unauthorized persons from operating the boat.
• Know how to react correctly to adverse weather conditions, have good
navigation skills and follow navigational rules as defined by USCG, state
and local regulations.
• Check local weather reports before casting off. Do not leave the dock area
when strong winds and electrical storms are in the area or predicted to be
in the area.
• Seek shelter from open water if lightning is an imminent threat.
• Tell someone of the travel plans before departing.
• Know the weight capacity of the boat. Never overload the boat.
• Never operate the boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Look before turning the boat. The boater is obligated to maintain a course
and speed unless it is safe to alter course and speed. Look before turning.
• Operators must read and understand all operating manuals supplied with
the boat before operation.
• Whenever planning an outing, make sure that at least one passenger is
familiar with the operation and safety aspects of the boat in case of
emergency.
• Passengers should never sit in front of the operator; always avoid
obstructing the operator’s view.
• Show all passengers the location of emergency equipment and explain
how to use it.
• Never allow passengers to drag their feet or hands in the water, or sit on
the bow, bow pulpit, deck or gunwale while the engine is running.
• Never use or hold on to the boarding platform while the engine is running.