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1 • s, Ection, Afety – Baja Marine Outlaw 23 User Manual

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In addton to legally mandated equpment, the

followng tems are necessary for safe boatng

especally f your boat s out of sght of land.

• Frst ad kt

• Vsual dstress sgnals for day and nght

use (requred n some areas; consult local

regulatons)

• Charts of your ntended crusng area

• Compass

• gPs or loran poston locatng devces

• Marne VhF rado wth weather channels

• Emergency poston-ndcatng rado beacon

(EPIRB)

• Manual blge pump

• Mosture repellent

• anchor, chan and lne (The anchor must be

properly szed for your boat. ask your dealer

or marne supply store for recommendatons.)

• Moorng lnes

• Fenders

• Boat hook

• Waterproof flashlight(s)

• Extra batteres for flashlghts and portable

electronc devces

• hgh power spotlght, f you ntend to boat at

nght

• spare keys

• Instructon manuals for engne and

accessores

• lubrcatng ol

• Tool kt:

Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade)

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The certification plate (see Figure 1.6.1 & 1.6.2),

located on the dash ndcates maxmum weght and

number of persons your boat can handle under calm

sea condtons.

Do not exceed the load capacities

stated. The number of people on board must be

reduced f you go out n poor weather and rough

water.

The information present on the certification plate

does not releve the operator from responsblty.

Use common sense and sound judgement when

placng equpment and/or passengers n your

boat.

• Do not load to capacty n poor weather or rough

water.

Plers (regular, vse-grp, and tongue & groove)

Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable)

socket set (metrc or U.s. standard as approprate)

Electrcal tape and duct tape

hammer

Utlty knfe

• spare parts kt (spark plugs, fuses, hose clamps

and ask your dealer to recommend other

parts)

• Extra propeller

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Drugs and/or alcohol wll prevent you from operatng

your boat safely. Ths sngle factor s nvolved n

more marne accdents and deaths than any other.

The detrmental effects of alcohol and drugs are

ncreased by the wnd, waves and sun, quckly

mparng your ablty to react properly and promptly

n an emergency.

Drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to

control the boat safely.

Death or serious injury can result from improper boat

operation.

!

WARNING