Baja® Marine Corporation welcomes you into our worldwide and ever-expanding family of boating enthusiasts. The Owner’s Manual Packet, to be kept on board your Baja, gives you important information on the features of your Baja. Take the time to carefully review the information in your Owner’s Manual Packet and really get to know your boat. Everyone that operates the boat should read this manual. The Owner’s Manual Packet contains the following: • Owner’s Manual: The Owner’s Manual gives you impor
Impaired Operation Drugs and/or alcohol will prevent you from operating your boat safely. This single factor is involved in more marine accidents and deaths than any other. The detrimental effects of alcohol and drugs are increased by the wind, waves and sun, quickly impairing your ability to react properly and promptly in an emergency. ! WARNING Drugs and/or alcohol impair the operator's ability to control the boat safely. Death or serious injury can result from improper boat operation. 8. Load
! DANGER A battery will explode if a flame or spark ignites the free hydrogen given off during charging. Never use an open flame or strike sparks in the battery area. ! CAUTION To prevent arcing or damage to the alternator, always disconnect battery cables before doing any work on the engine's electrical system. Section 6 • Electrical Systems 33 Outlaw® 6.2 Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots on electrical connections, must be in place when engine is operating or when working in the
B. Skiing • Anyone who water skis must know how to swim. • Never drive the boat directly behind a water skier. At 22 knots (25 m.p.h.), it takes only 5 seconds to overtake a fallen skier who was 60 meters (200 feet) in front. • Keep a downed skier in sight and on the operator's side of the boat when approaching the skier. Never back up to anyone in the water. • Learn the signals to communicate with a skier. The skier is to control the boat through hand signals. (See Figure 1.10.1) ! WARNING Hitt
Stainless Steel and Alloy Fittings...................9.2 B. Salt Crystals..................................................9.2 6. Acrylic Plastic Sheeting (Plastic Glass)................9.2 7. Canvas and Clear Vinyl........................................9.2 8. Exterior Upholstery Fabric....................................9.3 9. Interior Upholstery Fabric.....................................9.3 Index 40 Outlaw Owner’s Manual • Table of Contents Information in this publication is based upon the l
Side Garboard Drain Plug Transom – Under Drive Unit Horn Bow – Port and Strb Side Hour Meter Dash – Integrated into Tachometer or in Engine Compartment Port-A-Pot (Opt.) Cuddy – in Head (Stbd) Safety Switch w/ Lanyard Dash – Below Shifter Stereo Dash – Port Side Stereo Amp. Cuddy – Under Port Couch Stereo Remote Dash – Driver Side (Strb) Swimplatform (Opt.) Transom – Above Drive Unit Switch Panel Dash – Above Shifter Transom Shower (Opt.) Port Side – above Swimplatform Trim Tab Indicator Dash –
For example, a passenger may lose balance and fall, or control could be lost during docking. No specific guidelines can be given for switch use. The ultimate decision of when to use an ignition shutdown switch rests with the operator or owner. When the switch is used, the operator must securely clip the lanyard to their belt or clothing so that if the operator falls overboard or into the boat, the switch is activated and the engine shuts down. To reset ignition shutdown switch after it has been
Fathom - six feet. Fenders - rope or plastic pieces hung over the side to protect the hull from chafing against a dock or another boat. Freeboard - height of exposed hull from water line to deck. Ground tackle - general term referring to anchors, anchor lines, etc. Gunwale (pronounced gun'l) - where the hull and deck come together; the "sides" of the boat in the cockpit area. Hatch - an opening in the deck to provide access below. Head - toilet or toilet area in a boat. Headroom - vertical dista
For safety and ease of installation and removal of canvas, use at least two people. The following canvas options are available for the 192 Islander: • Cockpit Cover • Mooring Cover • Trailering Cover A. Canvas Care and Maintenance See Section 9, page 9.2, for instructions on the care and maintenance of your canvas. DANGER ! If the cockpit is totally enclosed with canvas covers and curtains while engine is running or boat is moving, carbon monoxide will build up and cause death or permanent injur
The boat can capsize, swamp or sink. In addition: • Stability may be substantially reduced if equipment is added above the deck. • Stability is substantially reduced by loose fluids or weight within the hull. Keep bilge area as dry as possible. ! WARNING Distribute passengers and gear as uniformly as possible from front to rear and left to right. The manufacturer's load rating is the maximum allowed under calm conditions. Reduce boat loading if weather, water or other conditions are adverse. 11.