Sea Ray 205 Sport User manual

Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1803628
Sea Ray
Owner’s
Manual
205 Sport

205 Sport
Congratulations on becoming the new owner of the
world’s most prestigious boat. We at Sea Ray®Boats,
Inc. welcome you into our worldwide and ever-
expanding family of boating enthusiasts.
The Owner’s Manual Packet, to be kept on board your
Sea Ray, gives you important information on all the
features of your Sea Ray. For years of trouble-free
boating take the time to carefully review the information
in your Owner’s Manual Packet and really get to know
your boat. Have everyone who will operate your
boat read this manual.
The Owner’s Manual Packet contains the following:
• Owner’s Manual
The Owner’s Manual gives you important operating
andsafety information, as well as reminding you
about your responsibilities as a boat owner/
operator.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Information
This section of your Owner’s Manual Packet
contains information from the manufacturers of
equipment installed on your boat. Examples
include the engine, engine control and steering
system. Throughout the Owner’s Manual you will
be referred to information provided by
manufacturers of specific systems.
Because your purchase represents a substantial
investment, we know you will want to take the
necessary measures to protect its value. We have
outlined a program for proper operation, periodic
maintenance and safety inspections. We urge you to
follow these recommendations. If you have questions
which are not fully covered by the Owner’s Manual
Packet, please consult your authorized dealer for
assistance.
WELCOME
Thank You For Selecting A Sea Ray®!
Bon Voyage
205 Sport
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INTRODUCTION
1. THIS MANUAL
The material here and in the rest of the Owner’s
Manual Packet:
• Gives you basic safety information;
• Describes the features of your boat;
• Describes the equipment on your boat;
• Describes the fundamentals of boat use; and
• Contains service and maintenance information.
You must learn to operate this boat as well as read,
understand and use this manual.
What this manual does not give you is a course in
boating safety, or how to navigate, anchor or dock
you boat. Operating a power boat safely requires more
skills, knowledge and awareness than is necessary
for a car or truck.
2. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
For your safety, the safety of your passengers, other
boaters and people in the water, you must:
• Take a boating safety course;
• Get instruction in the safe and proper handling of
your boat;
• Understand and follow the “rules of the road”;
• Learn how to navigate.
3. SOURCES OF INFORMATION
In North America, contact one of the following for
boating courses:
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• U.S. Power Squadron
• Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
• Red Cross
• State Boating Offices
• Yacht Clubs
Contact your dealer or the Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-
800-336-2628
Outside of North America, contact your boat dealer
and/or your governmental boating agency for
assistance.
A book that provides a comprehensive background
in boating is Chapman - Piloting, Seamanship and small
Boat handling, by Elbert S. Maloney, published by
Hearst Marine.
4. DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to a pre-delivery check and service of the
boat, your dealer is to give you:
• A description and demonstration of the safety
systems, features, instruments and controls on
your boat;
• An orientation in the general operation of your boat;
• An “In Service Form” completed by you and the
dealer after your inspection of the boat;
• A review of all warranty information and how to
obtain warranty service;
• The complete Owner’s Manual Packet.
If you do not receive all of these materials, or have
any questions, contact your dealer or call:
1-800-SRBOATS (International 1-314-216-3333).
5. WARRANTIES
Your boat comes with several warranties. Each
component and/or system on your boat has its own
warranty that will be found with the specific information
and manual for that component. These are included
with your Owner’s Manual Packet. Locate and read
the individual warranties; then put them together for
easy future reference. The Sea Ray®warranty is on
the warranty information card in your packet and is
repeated on the next page.
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