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MMonterey Boats ............. M-1
New Boat Delivery ...........M-1
Specifications ...................M-2
Special Care and
Cleaning ...........................M-2
Instrument Console ..........M-6
Battery Switches ..............M-6
Fire Extinguishing
System .............................M-7
Fresh Water Tank .............M-8
Head and Waste
Contaminant System .....M-10
Wire Harnesses .............M-11
248 LS and 248 LSC
Montura Water System
Diagram .........................M-27
1Boating Safety ................ 1-1
Boating Regulations ......... 1-2
Boater Responsibilities .... 1-2
Required Safety
Equipment ........................ 1-3
Recommended
Equipment ........................ 1-5
Emergencies .................... 1-6
Hazardous Conditions ..... 1-7
Boating Under the
Influence ........................ 1-10
Carbon Monoxide .......... 1-10
Operation By Minors ...... 1-11
Passenger Safety ........... 1-12
Water Sports .................. 1-12
General Precautions ...... 1-13
Our Environment ............ 1-14
2Basic Rules
of the Road ..................... 2-1
Aids to Navigation ............ 2-1
Right-of-Way .................... 2-4
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3Systems, Controls
and Indicators ................ 3-1
Systems ........................... 3-1
Controls ........................... 3-4
Switches .......................... 3-6
Indicators ......................... 3-8
4Operation ........................ 4-1
Fueling ............................. 4-1
Starting ............................ 4-3
Shifting/Running .............. 4-3
Warning Alarm ................. 4-4
Steering ........................... 4-4
Stopping ........................... 4-6
Docking ............................ 4-6
Boat Trim .......................... 4-8
Drive Trim Angle .............. 4-9
5Getting Underway .......... 5-1
Safety Checklist ............... 5-1
Safety Equipment ............ 5-2
Boarding .......................... 5-3
6Running .......................... 6-1
Maneuvering
Techniques ....................... 6-1
Salt Water ........................ 6-2
Freezing Temperatures .... 6-2
Towing Procedure ............ 6-3
Anchoring ......................... 6-4
Performance Boating ....... 6-5
Propellers ......................... 6-7
7Care and
Maintenance ................... 7-1
Repairs and
Modifications .................... 7-1
Electrical .......................... 7-1
Corrosion Protection ........ 7-4
General Maintenance ...... 7-5
Fuel System ..................... 7-7
Steering System .............. 7-7
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