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Baja Marine
Owner’s Manual
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20 Owutla
Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1811975
© Baja Marine Corporation 2006
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R TM. Speed changes you. Baja Marine COO rp O tira n , 2600 Sea r ya Bvdl ., KnOxville , 37914 tn FOr FO in M r tiO a n Call 1-865-971-6270 Or Fax 1-865-971-6716 i nternet SS addre : http ://www .BM aja arine .COM
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w elCOMe Congratulations on becoming the new owner of • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ® the world’s #1 performance boat. Baja Marine Information: This section of your Owner’s Corporation welcomes you into our worldwide and Manual Packet contains information from the ever-expanding family of boating enthusiasts. manufacturers of equipment installed on your boat. Examples include the engine, engine control and steering system. Throughout The Owner’s Manual Packet, to be kept on th
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i ntrOduCtiOn • Red cross 1. This Manual • State Boating Offices The material within this manual and your Owner’s Manual Packet: • yacht Club Contact your dealer or the Boat/U.s. foundation at • gives you basic safety information 1-800-336-2628 • Describes the features of your boat Outside of north america, contact your boat dealer • Describes the equipment on your boat and/or your governmental boating agency for • Describes the fundamentals of boat use assistance. • Contains service and ma
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i O ntr C du O ti n Baja Marine Corporation participates extensively 6. h ull i DT en ifica Tion n M u ber (hin) in the american Boat and yacht Council which is a The “Hull Identification Number” located on the nonprofit organization that develops and publishes starboard side at the rear corner, is the most voluntary standards and recommended practices for important identifying factor and must be included in boat and equipment design, construction, service, all correspondence and orders
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R TM. Speed changes you. a T bou Your e xpress l M i T i eD WTY arran Baja Marine offers an Express limited Warranty on other equipment or accessories carrying their own each new Baja purchased through an authorized individual warranties, nor does the l imited Warranty Baja dealer. a copy of the limited Warranty was cover engines, parts or accessories not installed by included in your owner’s packet. If for any reason Baja Marine. The limited Warranty does not cover you did not receiv
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20 Owutla Owner ’S Manual • t aBle OF COntentS i nTD ro ucTio n s T ec ion 2 • General b oa T a G rran M e en T 1. This Manual ............................................................iii 1. Docking/lifting/Trailering .....................................2.1 2. your Responsibilities ..............................................iii 2. Passenger locations ...........................................2.1 3. sources of Information ...........................................iii 3. Basic Boat
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20 Owutla Owner ’S Manual • t aBle OF COS ntent 3. Inspection, service and Maintenance Protocol ...8.4 s T ec ion 5 • f uel s YT s e M a. Bilge area .....................................................8.4 1. fuel system .........................................................5.1 B. Topside and supplies ....................................8.5 2. fueling Precautions .............................................5.2 4. Winterization Checklist for Boats stored on land 8.5 a. static Electrici
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® Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifications available at printing. Baja Marine Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifications, materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in production models ® be made, Baja Marine is not obligated to make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of such changes. Owner’s Manual 20 Outlaw Print
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SeCtiOn 1 • SaFety ® SAFE boating means: until you can properly operate your Baja with confidence. • knowing the limitations of your boat 1. s afeTY l abels • following the "Rules of the Road" s afety precautions are given throughout this • keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects manual and labels are mounted at key locations in the water throughout the boat. This safety information advises the owner/operator and passengers of • n ot boating in water or weather conditions safety
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SeCtiOn 1 • SF a ety 2. l eGall Y ManDa TD e MiniMM u 3. f ire e xTinGG uishin s YT s M e r D equire e M quip T en Your boat may be equipped with the optional automatic fire extinguisher system, located in the engine compartment. The following equipment is the minimum required by the In the event of a fire, the heat sensitive automatic head in U.s. Coast guard for a boat less than 26' [7.9 meters] the engine compartment will release a fire-extinguishing in length. vapor, totally floodin
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SeCtiOn 1 • SF a ety symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, • If a convertible or camper top is installed, operate ears ringing, headaches, nausea, and unconsciousness. with the forward hatch open and leave cabin door get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide open. poisoning, and/or if carbon monoxide detector alarm • Operate all fuel burning appliances, such as charcoal, sounds. propane, lPg, Cng, or alcohol cooking devices in a poisoning victim's skin often tur
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SeCtiOn 1 • SF a ety (FIG. 1.4.3) f lotation a id (Type III) – vest is 5. l G vin ifesa e M quip T en designed so conscious wearers can turn face up; often designed for ! WARNING comfort while engaged in sports such as skiing. Have all passengers and the operator wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times when boating. When someone is overboard, it can be too late to Throwable Devices (Type IV) – (FIG. 1.4.4) have them put on a PFD. horseshoe buoys, ring buoys and buoyant cus
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SeCtiOn 1 • SF a ety Pliers (regular, vise-grip, and tongue & groove) 6. a DDT i ional r MM eco D en eD Wrenches (box, open-end, allen, adjustable) e M quip T en for s afe o pera Tion socket set (metric or U.s. standard as appropriate) In addition to legally mandated equipment, the following items are necessary for safe boating Electrical tape and duct tape especially if your boat is out of sight of land. hammer • first aid kit Utility knife • Visual distress signals for day and night
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SeCtiOn 1 • SF a ety 8. l oaD c aciTY ap 9. p W o er c TY aciap The certification plate (see Figure 1.6.1 & 1.6.2), located on the dash indicates maximum weight ! WARNING and number of persons your boat can handle under When engine is running, keep passengers away from calm sea conditions. Use common sense and areas not designed for riding, such as seat backs, sound judgement when placing equipment and/or bow, gunwales, transom platform, front and rear passengers in your boat. The n
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SeCtiOn 1 • SaFety submerged debris, and other navigational hazards To maintain rated power, propellers should be free such as rocks, sand bars, and dangerous currents, of nicks, excessive pitting, and any distortions to name a few. that alter them from their original design. Badly damaged propellers should be replaced, but those Your passengers are relying on you to operate that are chipped, bent, or merely out of shape can be and maneuver the boat safely so that they are recondition
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SeCtiOn 1 • SF a ety The wind speed and wave height specified as the upper General c onsiDera Tions limit for your category of boat does not mean that you • k now how your boat handles under different or your passengers can survive if your boat is exposed conditions. Recognize your limitations and the boat's to these conditions. It is only the most experienced limitations. Modify speed in keeping with weather, operators and crew that may be able to operate a boat sea, and traffic cond
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SeCtiOn 1 • SaFety If you are in an unfamiliar area without knowledge of the . a s WMM i G in hazards, proceed very slowly and have someone watch • Do not permit anyone to swim from a moving boat, for hazards. or a boat with an engine running. ! WARNING • Many localities prohibit swimming from boats except in designated areas. Hitting an object in or under the water or boating in dangerous currents can cause serious injury or death • Make sure boat's engine is turned off and the stern
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SeCtiOn 1 • SaFety skIIng sIgnals (fIg. 1.10.1) C. Diving Recognize and respect diving flags. (See Figure 1.10.2) keep at least 30 meters (100 feet) away. Sport Divers Flag – Red flag with diagonal white stripe marks a diver in the water. Code Alpha Flag – Blue and white pennant designates boat being used in dive operations DIVERs flags (fIg. 1.10.2) WhITE RED BlUE WhITE sPORT DIVER's CODE alPha flag flag Turn - Arm raised, circle with index finger extended. i n General Skier in Water -
