Marquis 690 User manual

HIN: MAQ V2093K809
2009 Version 1
Marquis 690
Owner’s Guide

Congratulations and Welcome Aboard!
is Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation and
maintenance of your new yacht and its systems. Your first duty as Captain of your new Marquis
should be to read your Owner’s Guide and all manufacturer-supplied operating and maintenance
instructions found within your Owner’s Information kit.
Be sure to mail in all manufacturer registrations and warranty cards to validate your Marquis
and OEM warranties. ese warranty cards have been assembled and are contained in the OEM
information packets within your Owner’s Information kit. Marquis is proud to be supported by an
exclusive network of experienced and knowledgeable dealers. If you have any questions regarding
your new yacht including warranty please contact your selling dealer. Please read all of your
warranties carefully and remember that your selling dealer is your point of contact for all questions
and warranty issues.
If you’re new to boating, learn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure the safety of your
passengers. Refer to Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling and attend a safe
boating class offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squadron, or any
enterprise experienced in conducting safe boating courses.
ank you for choosing Marquis Yachts. We’re confident your new yacht will provide you and
your family with years of enjoyable cruising.
Robert VanGrunsven
President
Genmar Yacht Group, L.L.C.
790 Markham Drive
P.O. Box 1010
Pulaski, WI 54162-1010
USA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.Genmaryachtgroup.com

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Preface
Using Your Owner’s Information Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Owner’sGuide......................................... i
OEMInformation ....................................... ii
Pre-Delivery Service Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Warranty Registration .................................... ii
Section 1 - Boating Safety
Safe Operation ......................................... 1
EmergencyProcedures .................................. 3
Safety Equipment ....................................... 6
Owner’sResponsibilities ................................. 9
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Preventing CO Exposure........................... 12
IdentifyingCOExposure........................... 14
Treating CO Exposure ............................. 15
Other Health and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warning Labels......................................... 15
Section 2 - DC Electrical System
Batteries .............................................. 1
Battery Maintenance..................................... 6
Operating the DC Equipment .............................. 7
DCDistributionPanels ............................ 8
Troubleshooting the DC Electrical System .................... 14
DC Schematic.......................................... 15
Section 3 - AC Electrical System
AC Power Sources ...................................... 1
ShorePower .................................... 1
Generator Power ................................. 2
OperatingACEquipment................................. 4
AC Main Circuit Breaker Groups ..................... 5
  ACBus1&2DistributionPanel ..................... 5
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Testing GFCI Receptacles.......................... 10
ElectricalLoads ........................................ 11
Bonding System ........................................ 11
Troubleshooting the AC Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AC Schematic.......................................... 14
Section 4 - Internal Systems
Air Conditioning System .................................. 1
Fresh Water System ..................................... 4
GreyWaterSystem ..................................... 9
Raw Water Washdown ................................... 10
Bilge System........................................... 11
Sanitation System....................................... 15

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Section 5 - Propulsion
FuelSystems.......................................... 1
 EngineRoomVentilation ................................. 4
CoolingSystem ........................................ 4
ExhaustSystem........................................ 5
Fire Suppression System ................................. 5
 HelmDisplays&Gauges ................................. 7
Helm Controls.......................................... 7
Preparing for Cruising.................................... 9
Section 6 - Operating and Maneuvering
Launching the Boat...................................... 1
Navigation............................................. 1
ControllingtheBoat ..................................... 2
Anchoring ............................................. 6
Getting Underway....................................... 8
Section 7 - Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule ................................... 1
ExteriorMaintenance.................................... 5
Interior Maintenance..................................... 9
Mechanical Systems..................................... 10
Section 8 - Winterization and Storage
Winterization - Storage ................................... 1
Winterization-Systems.................................. 2
Spring Recommissioning Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 9 - Warranty and Parts
WarrantyInformation .................................... 1
ObtainingWarrantyService............................... 2
Second and Third Owner Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
 HullIdenticationNumber ................................ 2
OEMs ............................................... 3
 Specications .......................................... 3
Component Locations - Thru-Hull Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bill of Material .......................................... 6
Marquis Limited Warranty................................. 7
Options ............................................... 8
Load Capacity
 IfyouhaveanInternationalmodelthecerticationplateislocatednearthehelmandindicates
maximum weight and number of individuals your boat can handle under calm sea conditions.
The number of individuals on board must be reduced if you go out in poor weather and rough
water. If you have a domestic model it its the responsibility of the Captain to maintain a safe
capacity.
Do not exceed the load capacities stated. This information on the certication plate
does not relieve the operator from responsibility. Use common sense and sound
judgement when placing equipment and/or passengers in your boat.

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EFEF
PORT STBD
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
Ignition Switches
Engine Display Panels
Emergency Controls
Rudder Position
Fuel Gauges
Shutdown Switches
*Actual helm controls depend on options selected.
Thruster Control
Steering wheel removed for clarity
M
N
Fireboy Control
Shift/Throttle Controls
Switch Panel
12 V DC Accessory Spotlight
G
H
I
J
K
L
Marquis 690 Upper Helm Controls*
AA
B
C
D
E
F
Compass
Trim Tab Controls
Trim Tab Position
Engine Stop Buttons
O
P
O
P

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Using Your Owner’s Information Kit
Your Owner’s Information kit contains this Owner’s Guide and a set of
manuals referred to as “OEM information.” Please read the Owner’s Guide
and OEM information carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat
before operating the boat or any of its components or systems.
IMPORTANT: The Owner’s Information kit must be onboard whenever your boat is
operated. If you sell your boat, make sure the new owner receives the
entire kit.
Owner’s Guide
This guide explains how to safely operate and maintain your boat and
its various systems. The guide also contains safety precautions and
operational tips, as described below.
Describes a hazard that can cause death or severe injury if the instructions are
ignored.
Describes a hazard that can cause serious injury and/or property damage if the
instructions are ignored.
Describes a hazard that can cause damage to your boat or its components if the
instructions are ignored.
NOTE: Provides important information that can help you avoid problems.
  Ifthisisyourrstboat,orifyouarechangingtoatypeofboatyouarenot
familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please obtain handling and
operation experience before operating the boat. Your dealer or national
sailing federation or yacht club can advise you of local sea schools or
competent instructors.
NOTE: Drawings and illustrations contained within this guide are included as graphic
aids to assist in the general operation and maintenance of your boat. These
drawings and graphics do not include all details of each system and are not
drawn to scale. Do not reference these drawings to order parts or to service
your boat. Contact your authorized Marquis Dealer for any parts or service
required for your boat.
The information contained in this Owner’s Guide was complete and
accurate at the time the guide was printed. Marquis reserves the right to
changematerials,partnumbers,specications,orsystemdesignsatany
time without notice.
A TIP FROM MARQUIS!
There are many people within the Marquis organization who are avid boaters.
Some of the experience gained during our years of boating are presented in this Owner's Guide.
This information is presented like this and is entitled “A TIP FROM MARQUIS.”

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OEM Information
The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) information is supplied by
companies from whom Marquis has purchased components to install in
your boat. These components include, but are not limited to, standard items
liketheengines,sanitationsystem,variouspumps,and12-voltbatteries,
as well as optional items like the air conditioning system and navigation
systems. The OEM information explains how to operate and maintain the
components.
If you install an aftermarket accessory on your boat, add the OEM
information that accompanies the accessory to the Owner's Information kit.
NOTE: If the OEM information conicts with this Owner’s Guide, follow the
instructions in the OEM information.
Pre-Delivery Service Record
The Pre-Delivery Service Record that follows this page must be completed
and signed by your Marquis Dealer before you take delivery of your new
Marquis yacht. Your Marquis Dealer will prepare your boat for delivery in
accordance with the procedures detailed within this document.
Be certain that the boat’s Pre-Delivery Service Record and all OEM
warranty cards have been completed and mailed to their respective
companies. Be sure you retain a copy of the Pre-Delivery Service Record
for your own reference.
Warranty Registration
Marquis warrants every boat we manufacture as explained in the Marquis
Limited Warranty. Your copy of the warranty is located in Section 9. Please
review the warranty carefully.
  TheWarrantyRegistrationthatfollowsthispageistherststepin
activating your Marquis limited warranty. This document must be
completed and signed by you and your Marquis Dealer before you take
delivery of your new Marquis yacht. Failure to complete and register this
Warranty Registration could void your Marquis limited warranty.
Your Marquis Dealer will review the terms of the Marquis warranty and
make certain the warranty is registered with Marquis.
To ensure that the warranty remains in effect during its lifetime, Marquis
Yachts,yourMarquisDealer,andyoumusteachupholdspecic
responsibilities. These responsibilities are described in Section 9.
At time of delivery, make a complete inspection of the boat and its systems.
Document any work that needs to be completed by the Dealer in order to
meet the terms of your agreement.
There are two cards located at the end of this Preface. These are Second
and Third Owner Registration Cards. We strongly recommend that the
purchaser of a previously-owned Marquis register ownership with Marquis.

SECOND OWNER REGISTRATION
THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION
Owner's Name: ______________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________
City: _____________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ____________
Telephone: ( ___) __________________Date of Purchase: ___________
Purchased From:_____________________________________________
BoatHullIdenticationNumber:CDR ___________________________
Third Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Marquis
Limited
Warranty. Refer to the Marquis Limited Warranty for details.
Owner's Name: ______________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________
City: _____________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ____________
Telephone: ( ___) __________________Date of Purchase: ___________
Purchased From:_____________________________________________
BoatHullIdenticationNumber:CDR ___________________________
Second Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Marquis
Limited
Warranty. Refer to the Marquis Limited Warranty for details.

GENMAR YACHT GRUOP
OWNER REGISTRATION
PO BOX 1010
PULASKI WI 54162-1010
GENMAR YACHT GROUP
OWNER REGISTRATION
PO BOX 1010
PULASKI WI 54162-1010

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Boating Safety
Boating safety is your responsibility. You must fully understand the
operating procedures and safety precautions in the Owner’s Information
kit and this owner’s guide before you operate your new boat. Safe boating
is no accident.
Safe Operation
Safe operation includes, but is not limited to, the following.
• Keep your boat and equipment in safe operating condition. Inspect the
hull, engines, safety equipment, and all boating gear regularly.
Note: Federal law requires you to provide and maintain safety equipment on your
boat. Consult U.S. Coast Guard, state, and local regulations to ensure your
boat has all required safety equipment onboard. Additional equipment may
be recommended for your safety and that of your passengers. Make yourself
aware of its availability and use.
• Be very careful when fueling your boat. Be sure you know the capacity
of your boat’s fuel tank and the amount of fuel used when operating at
frequently used engine speeds (RPMs).
• Make sure you have enough fuel onboard for anticipated cruising
requirements. In general, use 1/3 of your supply to reach your
destination and use 1/3 to return. Keep1/3 in reserve for changes in
your plans due to weather or other circumstances.
• Be sure re extinguishing and lifesaving equipment is onboard.
This equipment must meet regulatory standards, and it should
be noticeable, accessible and in proper operating condition. Your
passengers should know where this equipment is and how to use it.
• Keep an eye on the weather. Be aware of possible changing
conditions by checking local weather reports before your departure.
Monitor strong winds and electrical storms.
• Always keep accurate, updated charts of the area you are cruising
and back up charts if you use a chart plotter.
• Before you leave the port or harbor, le a Float Plan with a family
member, relative, friend, or other responsible person ashore.
• Always operate your boat with care, courtesy and common sense.
• Instruct at least one passenger onboard in the basic operation of your
boat. This person can take over if you unexpectedly become unable to
do so.
• Do not allow passengers to ride on parts of your boat other than
designated seating areas.
• Ask all passengers to remain seated while the boat is in motion.
• Do not use the boarding platform or boarding ladder while either or
both of the engines are running.
• Understand and obey the “Rules of the Road.” Always maintain
complete control of your boat.
• Do not overload or improperly load your boat.
• Do not travel faster than conditions warrant or beyond your abilities.
• Do not operate your boat in weather or sea conditions beyond your
skill and experience.
• Do not operate your boat while under the inuence of drugs and/or
alcohol.
• Do not operate your boat if your visibility is impaired.

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Adverse Conditions
Weather
At all times, the boat operator should be aware of present weather
conditions and the weather forecast. Check the forecast before you begin
a day of boating. Be aware, however, that weather conditions can change
rapidly. If you have a marine radio, listen to the weather reports issued by
the U.S. Coast Guard and others. If you have a portable radio, keep it
tuned to a station broadcasting frequent weather reports. Many boating
clubs y weather signals; learn to recognize these signals.
Storms rarely appear without advance notice. If storms are a possibility,
keep a watch on the horizon, especially to the West, for their approach.
Watch for changes in wind direction or cloud formations. There is no
substitute for a good understanding of weather conditions and what to do
when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
If a storm is approaching, the best course of action is to return to port.
If you are unable to do so, then prepare to weather the storm:
• Close portlights, exterior doors and hatches and secure them. Stow
all loose gear below deck and tie down any gear on deck.
• Reduce speed as the seas build. Make sure all persons onboard
have put on their personal otation devices.
• Drop a sea anchor over the stern to maintain the bow into the seas.
If you do not have a sea anchor onboard, use a canvas bucket,
tackle box, or other object that will work like an anchor.
WEATHER SIGNALS
RED
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
Small Craft Adv
Winds to 33 knots
RED
Gale Warning
Winds 34 to 47 knots
Day Flags
Night Lights
RED
RED
WHITE
BLACK on
RED
Storm Warning
Winds 48 to 63 knots
Hurricane
Winds of 64 + knots
Day Flags
Night Lights
BLACK on
RED
RED
RED

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Fog
Fog is a result of either warm-surface or cold-surface conditions. You can
judge the likelihood of fog formation by periodically measuring the air
temperature and dew point temperature. If the difference between these
two temperatures is small, fog is likely to develop.
Remember the following guidelines:
• Unless your boat is well equipped with charts and navigational
equipment, head for shore at the rst sign of fog and wait until
conditions improve. If you have charts on board, take bearings as
fog sets in, mark your position, and continue to log your course and
speed.
• Make sure all persons onboard put on their personal otation devices.
• If your boat has sounding equipment, take soundings regularly and
match them with depths shown on your charts.
• Station a person forward in the boat as a lookout.
• Reduce your speed. From time to time, stop engines and listen for
other fog signals.
• Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warn others.
• If there is any doubt in continuing your excursion, anchor. Listen for
other fog signals while continuing to sound your fog horn or bell.
Emergency Procedures
The following is not an exhaustive list of situations which may be
encountered while boating. You should obtain training to handle any
emergencies which may arise.
Fire
To help prevent a re onboard your boat, keep your bilges clean and check
for fuel vapors at regular intervals. Also, DO NOT t free-hanging curtains
or other fabrics in the vicinity of or above the stove top or other high-heat
devices. Do not store any materials or equipment of any kind in the engine
room.
Any re onboard your boat is serious. Explosion is possible.
Develop a re response plan. Respond immediately.
Every boater should develop a re response plan to determine what kind
of re (fuel, electrical, etc.) might break out, where it might break out,
and the best way to react. Have a plan and, if possible, assign
responsibilities to others to allow quicker decisions and reactions.

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Never:
• Obstruct passage ways to exits and hatches.
• Obstruct safety controls, such as fuel valves and electrical
system switches.
• Obstruct portable re extinguishers in lockers.
• Leave the boat unattended when cooking or heating appliances
are in use.
• Use gas lights in the boat.
• Modify any of the boat’s systems (especially electrical or fuel).
• Fill the fuel tanks when machinery is running or when cooking or
heating appliances are in use.
• Smoke while handling fuel.
Note: Everyone onboard should know where re extinguishers are and how
to operate them.
In case of re:
• Stop the engines immediately.
• If the re is in the engine room, shut off the bilge blowers immediately.
Do not open the hatch to the engine room. The re will are up if the
fresh air supply increases suddenly.
• Keep the re downwind if possible. If the re is aft, head into the wind.
• Have all persons onboard put on their personal otation devices.
• If you can get at the re, aim the re extinguisher at the base of the
ames and use a sweeping motion to put out the re.
• If the re gets out of control, make a distress signal and call for help on
the radio.
Deciding whether to stay with the boat or abandon ship will be difcult.
If the decision is to abandon ship, all persons onboard should jump
overboard and swim a safe distance away from the burning boat.
Flooding
If your boat is taking on water from a leak in the hull, turn on your bilge
pumps. Assign someone to bail out the bilge and investigate the cause of
the ooding. When the source of the leak is found, attempt to repair it.
Almost anything can be stuffed into a hole to stop the leaking temporarily.
Material used to stop a leak will work better if it is applied from the outside
where water pressure can help hold it in. Station a crew member to hold
the plug in place if the plug is applied from the inside. In all cases, assign
a crew member or passenger to watch the plugged area and alert others if
it fails.

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Swamped or Capsized Boat
If your boat becomes swamped or capsizes, put on a personal otation
device immediately and set off a distress signal. Chances are good a
capsized boat will stay aoat. For this reason, stay with the boat. Do
not leave the boat or try to swim to shore except under extreme conditions.
A capsized boat is easier to see than a swimmer, and the shore may be
further away than it appears.
If water is coming over the bow, reduce headway and turn the boat slightly
so that the bow is slightly off from meeting the waves head on. Drop a sea
anchor over the stern of the boat and adjust the length of the line to hold
the bow at the most favorable angle.
Collision
If a serious collision occurs, check everyone onboard for injuries, then
inspect the boat to determine the extent of the damage.
• Prepare to help the other craft unless your boat or its passengers are in
danger.
• If the bow of the other craft penetrated your boat’s hull, prepare to plug
the fracture once the boats are separated.
• Shore up the hole inside your boat with a spare life jacket or bunk
cushion.
• While plugging the hole, trim weight to get the hole above the water level
during repairs, if possible.
• If your boat is in danger of sinking, have everyone onboard put on their
personal otation devices.
• If your boat has a radio, contact the U.S. Coast Guard or other rescue
authorities immediately on VHF channel 16 or CB radio channel 22.
(You may also be able to use VHF channels 9 or 13 or your cellular
phone in some states).
Running Aground
Excessive weight in the fore or aft sections of the boat will cause a trim
change and may yield greater draft than expected. Equip your boat with a
good quality depth-measuring instrument and allow ample water below the
hull while operating.
If your boat runs aground, check everyone onboard for injuries, then
inspect the boat for damage. If lightly grounded, shift the weight of the
passengers or gear to heel the boat while reversing engines. If towing
becomes necessary, use a commercial towing service.
Never attach a tow line to a single deck cleat or anchor windlass. The cleats and
windlass are not designed to take the full load of the boat and may pull free from the
deck, causing serious injury or property damage.

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Man Overboard
You should know what to do in case someone falls overboard. Emergency
procedures are published in Chapman’s and instruction is offered by the U.S.
Coast Guard.
If a person falls overboard, hypothermia may be an immediate concern.
Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body loses heat faster than the body
can replace it. If not rescued, the person will become exhausted or likely
drown. In general, the colder the water, the faster body heat is lost.
Personal otation devices increase survival time because they provide
insulation.
Medical Emergency
No one should act as a doctor if they are not properly trained and
educated. Someone onboard your boat should know rst aid. First aid
training is available through your local Red Cross. Keep a fully stocked rst
aid kit onboard your boat at all times.
Equipment Failure
Steering, propulsion or control failure can be prevented by having your
boat maintained correctly and checked periodically. If systems onboard
your boat do fail, radio for help or signal with ags and wait until help
arrives.
Radio Communication (U.S. only)
You are responsible for obtaining a radio operator’s permit and knowing
and following proper rules and procedures. Private boats are not
required to have their radio on at all times; however, if your radio is on,
it should be tuned to channel 16 unless it is being actively used. Channel
16 is the frequency for emergency calls or initial calls between boats. After
establishing contact on channel 16, change your frequency to channel 22.
More information on radio communications can be found in Chapman’s Piloting.
Distress Signals
The operator is required to lend assistance to a craft in distress as long
as your life or boat is not put in harm’s way in the process. In the United
States, Good Samaritan laws protect you from any liability incurred while
giving aid.
WATER SURVIVAL CHART
Water
Temp. (°F)
32.5
32.5-40
40-50
50-60
60-70
70-80
Over 80
Exhaustion
Unconsciousness
Under 15 min.
15-30 min.
30-60 min.
1-2 hr.
2-7 hr.
3-12 hr.
Indenite
Expected Time
of Survival
Under 45 min.
30-90 min.
1-3 hr.
1-6 hr.
2-40 hr.
3 hr.- Indenite
Indenite

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Safety Equipment (this next section to page 11 applies for U.S. ownership only)
Note: Federal law requires you to provide and maintain safety
equipment onboard your boat. Consult U.S. Coast Guard,
state and local regulations to ensure your boat has all required
safety equipment onboard. You must learn about any additional
recommended equipment before operating the boat.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
There must be one U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable personal
otation device of Type I, II, or III for each person onboard your boat. The
PFDs must be readily accessible and in serviceable condition. They must
also be of a suitable size for each person onboard. Three PFDs (two
wearable and one throwable) are required regardless of the number of
persons onboard.
PFD Type I, Wearable: This offshore life jacket is most effective for all
waters when rescue may be delayed. In the water, its design turns
most unconscious people from a facedown position to a vertical or
face-up position.
PFD Type II, Wearable: This near-shore buoyant vest is intended for
calm inland waters where there is a chance of quick rescue. It turns
its wearer to a face-up position, but the turning action is not as
pronounced as the Type I, and it will not turn as many people under
the same conditions as a Type I.
PFD Type III, Wearable: Classied as a otation aid, this PFD will not turn
a victim to a face-up position. This type of PFD is frequently used in
water sports.
PFD Type IV, Throwable: You must also have onboard at least one
throwable PFD Type IV device. The design of the Type IV device does
not allow it to be worn. It must be thrown to a person in the water and
held by the user until rescued. The most common Type IV PFDs are
buoyant cushions or ring buoys. This PFD must be in serviceable
condition and immediately available for use.
Visual Distress Signals
The U.S. Coast Guard requires that all boats operating on U.S. coastal
waters have visual distress signal equipment. Boats owned in the United
States and operating on the high seas must also carry this equipment.
Visual distress equipment must be readily accessible and in serviceable
condition. Both pyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic equipment must be U.S.
Coast Guard approved. This equipment can become ineffective
with age. If your equipment’s usage date has expired, replace the
equipment before taking your boat out.
Approved pyrotechnic equipment includes:
• Hand held or aerial red ares
• Hand held or oating orange smoke
• Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute ares.

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Approved non-pyrotechnic equipment includes:
• Orange distress ag
• Dye markers
• Electric distress light.
No one signaling device is ideal under all conditions. Consider carrying
of visual distress equipment are very important. Select devices with
packaging that children, but not adults, will nd difcult to open, especially
if young children are onboard.
Sound Signaling Device
Your boat must have an operable device that can produce a sound signal
if conditions require. A horn is standard equipment on all Marquis models.
Boats longer than 39' 4", must have a bell and a whistle. These devices
must meet the requirements of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980.
Refer to the U.S. Coast Guard’s publication Navigational Rules,
International-Inland for details on the appropriate signals.
Running and Navigation Lights
Your boat must have running and navigation lights for safe operation after
dark. Observe all navigation rules for meeting and passing. Do not run at
high speeds during night operation. Always use common sense and good
judgment when operating your boat at night.
Radar Reectors
Radar reectors (if installed on your boat) should be 18", measured
diagonally. They should be placed 12' above the waterline, otherwise, a
boat with radar may have trouble “seeing” your boat.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers must be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. The
U.S. Coast Guard classies re extinguishers by the type of re
they can extinguish. These classications include foam, carbon
dioxide, chemical, and Halon-type re extinguishers. Below are the
prepared.
Boats longer than 40' and shorter than 65': Because your boat has a
xed re extinguishing system approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, Two
Type B-I or one Type B-II extinguisher is required.
All re extinguishers should be mounted in a readily accessible location
away from the engine room. Everyone onboard should know where the re
extinguishers are and how to operate them.
If your re extinguisher has a charge indicator gauge, cold or hot weather
may affect the gauge reading. Consult the instruction manual supplied with
the re extinguisher to determine the accuracy of the gauge.
Check and maintain re extinguishing equipment in accordance with its
manufacturer’s recommendations. Be sure to replace re ghting
equipment, if expired or discharged, by devices of identical or greater re
ghting capacity.

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Recommended Equipment
In addition to required equipment, you may want to carry the following:
• Spare anchor
• Heaving line
• Fenders
• Flashlight
• Mirror
• Suntan lotion
• Spare propeller(s)
• Tool kit
• Ring buoy
• Navigational charts
• Mooring lines
• Binoculars
• Spare parts
• Spare pump
Owner’s Responsibilities
There are several areas you must have knowledge of to operate your boat
in a safe, responsible manner.
Safe Boating Courses
Your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadrons offer
comprehensive safe boating classes several times a year. You may contact
the Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-800-336-BOAT (2628) or, in Virginia, at
1-800-245-BOAT (2628). For a course schedule in your area you may also
contact your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron Flotilla
or the time and place of their next scheduled class.
Marquis also recommends that you read Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship
and Small Boat Handling for further information on how to handle your boat
in various situations.
Rules of the Road
Navigating a boat responsibly requires you to comply with a set of rules
intended to prevent accidents. Just as you assume other car drivers know
what they are doing, other boaters assume you know what you are doing.
As a responsible boater, you must comply with the marine trafc rules
enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. There are two sets of rules:
the United States Inland Navigational Rules and the International Rules.
The United States Inland Rules apply to all vessels inside the
demarcation lines separating inland and international waters. The U.S.
Coast Guard lists the trafc regulations in its publication Navigational
Rules, International-Inland. You can get a copy from your local U.S.
Coast Guard Unit or the United States Coast Guard Headquarters, 1300 E.
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Other helpful publications available from the U.S. Coast Guard include
Aids to Navigation (U.S. Coast Guard pamphlet #123), which explains the
signicance of various lights and buoys; the Boating Safety Training
Manual and Federal Requirements For Recreational Boats. Check with
your local U.S. Coast Guard station, your Marquis Dealer, or a local marina
about navigational aids unique to your area.
Documentation
The owner of a boat registered with the U.S. Coast Guard is issued a
Certicate of Number. This certicate must be onboard whenever the boat
is in use. State registration is also required. Check with the U.S.
Coast Guard or your state regulatory agency to determine what other
records are required on your boat.
In addition to required documents, it is strongly recommended that you
maintain the following logs. Log books are available from maritime
supply stores.
• A navigation log containing engine speeds, compass courses and
time records, which are essential for both cruising and maintenance
purposes.
• A radio log, which is mandatory on vessels required to have a radio.
A radio log can be useful to record unusual events, especially for
future litigation.
• A maintenance log to track the type and frequency of maintenance
procedures performed on your boat and its systems. Refer to
Section 7 for more information on maintaining your boat.
• An engine/fuel log, which is essential for calculating range and fuel
requirements.
• A GPS/Loran log if your boat contains this equipment.
Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and alcohol adversely affect a person’s ability to make sound
judgments, react quickly and, in general, safely operate a boat. As a
responsible boater, you must refrain from using drugs or alcohol while
operating your boat. Operating a motorized boat while under the inuence
of drugs or alcohol carries a signicant penalty.
Distress Calls
If you have a ship-to-shore radio telephone, heed storm warnings and
answer any distress calls from other boats. The word “MAYDAY” spoken
three times is the international signal of distress. Monitor marine radio
channel 16 which is reserved for emergency and safety messages. You
can also use this channel to contact the U.S. Coast Guard or other boaters
if you have trouble. Never send a “MAYDAY” message unless there is a
serious emergency and you are in need of immediate assistance.
Voluntary Inspections
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliaries or state boating ofcials in many states
offer courtesy inspections to check your boat for compliance with safety
standards and required safety equipment. You may voluntarily consent to
one of these inspections, after which you are allowed time to make
corrections without prosecution. Check with the appropriate state agency
or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for details.