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AFTER FUELING
1. Replace the gas fill cover and wipe up any
fuel spilled.
2. Open the engine compartment and all
hatches, windows, doors and other compart-
ments that were closed during fueling.
Inspect these areas for the odor of fuel
vapors and visible fuel leakage.
3. If there is no fuel leakage, run the bilge
blower for at least five (5) minutes before
starting the engine, and until the boat has
reached its cruising speed. If you detect
spilled fuel, do not run the blower as it will
not evacuate all gas fumes. Contact fuel
dock personnel for assistance.
LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR
NOTE: All boats under 26 feet in length must
have a capacity rating plate showing the recom-
mended person capacity as well as the
maximum capacity of the boat including per-
sons, engine and gear. Boats over 26 feet do
not have a capacity plate. The captain is
responsible for using common sense and good
judgment regarding boat loading and the num-
ber of passengers allowed aboard.
When loading, always step into the boat, never
board by jumping. Have someone on the dock
pass your gear aboard. Secure all gear firmly so
it doesn’t move or interfere with operation of
the boat. Passengers should board the boat
one-at-a-time and be seated. Passengers should
remain seated during loading of the boat to
maintain an even trim (Figure 10.1).
10-3
Investigate and correct any sign of fuel
leakage or indication of vapors before
starting engine. Do not run blower or
operate any electrical switch until
problem is corrected. Fire or explosion
may result.
WARNING
!
CORRECT
Balanced load: gives
maximum performance
INCORRECT
Overload forward: causes
boat to "plow"
INCORRECT
Overload aft: causes
boat to "porpoise"
INCORRECT
CORRECT
FIGURE 10.1 LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR
Passengers seated in the bow area
should not obstruct the driver’s vision.
WARNING
!
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