Nauticstar Deck Series User manual

NAUTICSTAR DECK SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
193 SC, 203 SC, 203 DC, 223 DC, & 243 DC
2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT US ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
CONTACT US ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 1: SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 8
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
SAFETY AFLOAT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CO POISONING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
WHERE C0 MAY ACCUMULATE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
WEIGHT LIMITS AND DISTRIBUTION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
LINE OF SIGHT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFDS) AND ACCESSIBILITY ......................................................................................................................................... 13
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
CAPSIZING .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
RUNNING AGROUND OR STRIKING UNDERWATER OBJECTS ............................................................................................................................................ 14
PROPELLER SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
MEANS OF RE-BOARDING ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
IN-WATER ACTIVITIES SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
SECTION 2: EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 15
SAFETY EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SOUND PRODUCING DEVICES ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
WARNING LABELS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
ALL ENGLISH WARNING LABELS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
ALL FRENCH WARNING LABELS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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ALL SPANISH WARNING LABELS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
193 SC LABELS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
193 SC LABEL LOCATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
203 SC LABELS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
203 SC LABEL LOCATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
203 DC LABEL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
203 DC LABEL LOCATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
223 DC LABELS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
223 DC LABEL LOCATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
243 DC LABELS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
243 DC LABEL LOCATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
SECTION 3: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 39
LAW ENFORCEMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
OPERATOR’S LICENSE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
REGISTRATION, NUMBERING, AND DOCUMENTATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
ACCIDENT REPORTING ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
SPEEDING AND NOISE .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
RADIOS—TELEPHONES ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
REFUSE AND POLLUTION ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
SECTION 4: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 42
COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
WEATHER ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
NAUTICAL CHARTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
FLOAT PLAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
STAYING AFLOAT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
COLD WATER SURVIVAL .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
INFLATABLE LIFE RAFTS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
ANCHORING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
SECTION 5: RULES OF THE OPEN WATER ........................................................................................................ 46
GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULE ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
STEERING AND SAILING RULES/SOUND SIGNALS ........................................................................................................................................................... 46

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RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 46
SAILING VESSEL RIGHT-OF-WAY .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
FISHING VESSEL RIGHT-OF-WAY ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
READING BUOYS AND OTHER MARKERS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 49
SECTION 6: GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 51
DECK LAYOUTS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
193 SC ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
203 SC ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
203 DC ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
223 DC ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
243 DC ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (HIN) LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 56
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
OUTBOARD ENGINE MOUNTING HEIGHT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 59
PROPELLER SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
MEANS OF UNASSISTED REBOARDING ............................................................................................................................................................................... 59
LIFTING THE BOAT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
SECTION 7: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ..................................................................................... 61
BILGE PUMP SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
PROPULSION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
VENTILATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
FUEL SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
WASTE SYSTEMS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
ANCHORING AND MOORING ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
SECTION 8: TRAILERING ..................................................................................................................................... 75
TRAILER MAINTENANCE AND QUICK TIPS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 75
TRAILER MANEUVERING TIPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76

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ON ROAD OPERATION TIPS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
TRAILER CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
SECTION 9: AQUATIC SPECIES (AIS) MITIGATION .......................................................................................... 81
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................... 82
CORROSION PROTECTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
HULL .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
FIBERGLASS AND NON-SKID ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
CARPET (IF EQUIPPED) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
UPHOLSTERY (IF EQUIPPED) ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 83
WINDSHIELD (IF EQUIPPED) .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
SEADEK MAINTENANCE (IF EQUIPPED) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 84
DISINFECTING POTABLE WATER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ................................................................................................................................................ 85
SERVICE LOG-BOAT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 86

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OUR PURPOSE:
NauticStar builds for the experiences that matter most to boaters. Those are the experiences that matter most to
us.
OUR PROMISE:
NauticStar gets you out on the water in safety and comfort. No compromises. Limitless possibilities.
OUR GOAL:
NauticStar makes almost any on-water adventure achievable and successful for everyone with a value
proposition unique to each product family.
OUR MISSION:
Whatever your perfect day on the water, NauticStar is dedicated to get you there.

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ABOUT US
NauticStar Boat is a world-renowned innovator, designer and manufacturer of performance fishing and durable deck boats.
Founded in 2002, NauticStar fulfills an individual passion for fishing, family, and fun aboard each finely crafted vessel. We
produce an array of models ranging 18-32 feet, with options that cater to every desire—from tournament and professional
fishing to pleasure boating. Our boats are manufactured with the highest quality standards in the industry. Our engineers,
designers, and craftsmen are not only richly experienced boat builders, but also passionate boaters. Generations of hands-
on experience have led to superior craftsmanship and exceptionally efficient design.
All NauticStar boats feature 100% wood-free construction. In addition, hulls and decks are hand-layered repeatedly with
fiberglass for strength and durability. A marine vinyl ester barrier coat makes for durable hulls that resist cracking and
osmotic blistering, promoting longer hull life. Afterward a gelcoat sheen is precision sprayed, adding shine and long-lasting
sheen. NauticStar boats consist of a three-piece construction. The Fiberglass deck is a one-piece molded deck that has a
shoebox fit, triple fastened to the hull, and bonded to the hull with stainless steel fasteners every 2 inches, and then sealed.
The watertight fit prevents water from permeating the inner cavities of the boat. The fiberglass inner liner is an integral
part of the self-bailing cockpit and is the second part of our three-piece boat construction. All three parts are merged to
produce a platform that will slice through the water as a one-piece vessel.
CONTACT US
Address:
500 Waterway Dr.
Amory, Mississippi 38821
Mail:
NauticStar Boats PO Box 26
Amory, Mississippi 38821
Sales:
[phone]
Phone:
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SECTION 1: SAFETY
The precautions listed in this Owner’s Manual and on the boat are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool, or part is not
specifically recommended by NauticStar, using it may place you and others in an unsafe situation; in addition, you may render
your warranty void. Remember: Always use common sense when operating, servicing, or repairing the boat! Observing the
safety recommendations found in this Owner’s Manual is critical to keeping your boating experience as safe as possible
during routine operation. Your failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death to you and/or others. Use
caution and common sense when operating your boat. Do not ever take unnecessary chances.
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: When used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Be certain that all operators of your boat are aware of the safety information within this Owner’s Manual and that they use
it to conform to boat safety principles. Boating safety starts with a thorough understanding of boat operations. In addition to
careful review of this Owner’s Manual, you should also be aware that many sources of helpful information are available.
NauticStar urges you to pursue additional training prior to the independent operation of your boat. Training at any time from
a recognized boating and/or safety organization is beneficial.
The following is a listing of a few agencies and organizations that offer safety training and/or information.
BOAT OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES 880 South Pickett Street Alexandria VA 22304 [phone]
www.boatus.com

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NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
9500 Technology Drive Suite 104 Manassas, VA 20110 [phone] www.safeboatingcouncil.org
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE Washington, DC 20593-7501 [phone] www.uscg.mil http://www.uscgboating.org
SAFETY AFLOAT
The cause of many boating accidents is often the operator’s failure to follow basic safety rules or written precautions. Many
accidents can be avoided if an operator is completely familiar with the boat, its operation, and can recognize potentially
hazardous situations before an accident occurs.
Common risks associated with open power boat operations include:
• Falls over board;
•Falls onboard;
•Fire;
•Carbon Monoxide Poisoning;
•Propeller Injury
Failure to comply with safety-related information and instructions may result in serious injury or death to you
and/or others. Always use common sense when operating the boat or participating in any activities associated with
the boat, including, but not limited to, periods of time when the boat engine is shut down and the boat is not in
operation.
• Improper operation of a boat is extremely dangerous! Operators must read and understand all operating manuals supplied with the boat before
operation.
• On-board equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state, and local regulations.
• Always attach the engine emergency safety shut-off lanyard to a part of your clothing (such as a belt loop) when operating the boat.
Never override or modify the engine emergency safety shut-off switch in any way.
On April 1, 2021 a new federal law went into effect that requires the operator of a boat with an installed Engine Cut-
Off Switch (ECOS) to use the ECOS link. The link is usually a coiled bungee cord lanyard clipped onto the operator's
person, Personal Floatation Device (PFD) or clothing and the other end attached to the cut-off switch. The law
applies on all "Navigable Waters of the US".

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•Always attach the Engine Cut-Off Switch lanyard to a part of your Personal Floatation Device (PFD) or clothing (such as a belt loop) when operating
the boat If the operator is dislodged from the helm the engine will continue to operate posing the danger of serious injury or death.
• All persons must be seated in an on-plane seating area while the boat is in motion. (A seating label is affixed in each model.) Never stand or allow
passengers to stand in the boat or sit on the motor box or tower (where equipped), gunwale, decks, or any location other than on-plane seating
while underway. You or others may be thrown within or from the boat, which could result in serious injury or death.
HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS
There are a number of situations which can result in peril for boats and persons on board. Among these is boating too close
to dam spillways, where turbulence and strong currents can result in loss of control of the vessel. These areas as well as
other hazardous areas are usually marked. DO NOT ignore such markers.
Additionally, there may be potentially hazardous situations that can adversely affect boating. These include weather
conditions, operating in shallow water where underwater navigational gear may be damaged, or boating in bodies of water
that include weeds and other growth that can foul boat operations. These floras can foul your boat engine, restrict water
intake to the engine (causing overheating), and restrict the propeller(s) to such an extent that it causes a vibration that can
damage the engine and drive train.
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the operator’s responsibility:
• Ensure the boat is in top operating condition and there are no hazards that impede your moving about the boat.
• File a float plan, as described below, with a relative or friend.
• Ensure the bilge is clean prior to starting.
• Have a complete knowledge of the operation and handling characteristics of your boat.
• Ensure that the boat is not loaded above the maximum capacity and that the load is properly distributed. Reference the seating chart label affixed
in the boat for proper distribution of persons aboard.
• Learn to navigate your local waterways. Be familiar with your starting and ending locations as well as any waterways along the way.
• Always maintain a safe speed to avoid collisions.
• Keep an eye out for changing weather conditions and respond accordingly.
• Know and practice the navigational rules. Know and obey all federal and state regulations and operate the boat properly around all waterway
markers.
• Maintain a clear, unobstructed view always, especially forward. Scan the water and avoid tunnel vision. Many boating collisions are caused by
inattention.