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    Baja marine owner’s manual 242 i slander owner’s manual part number: mrp 1813654 © baja marine corporation 2006 r speed changes you. Tm..

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    B aja m arine c orporation , 2600 s ea r ay b lvd ., k noxville , tn 37914 f or information call 1-865-971-6270 or fax 1-865-971-6716 i nternet address : http :// www . Bajamarine . Com r speed changes you. Tm..

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    I 242 islander ® congratulations on becoming the new owner of the world’s #1 performance boat. 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 ...

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    Iii 242 islander ® i ntroduction 1. T his m anual the material within this manual and your 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 • contains service and maintena...

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    Iv 242 islander ® 6. H ull i dentification n umber (hin) the “hull identification number” located on the starboard side of the transom, is the most important identifying factor and must be included in all correspondence and orders. Failure to include it creates delays. Also of vital importance are t...

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    V 242 islander ® r speed changes you. Tm. A bout y our e xpress l imited w arranty baja marine offers an express limited warranty on each new baja purchased through an authorized baja dealer. A copy of the limited warranty was included in your owner’s packet. If for any reason you did not receive a ...

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    Vi 242 islander ® 242 i slander o wner ’ s m anual • t able of c ontents i ntroduction 1. This manual ............................................................Iii 2. Your responsibilities ..............................................Iii 3. Sources of information ....................................

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    Vii 242 islander ® s ection 5 • f uel s ystem 1. Fuel system.........................................................5.1 2. Fueling precautions .............................................5.2 a. Static electricity and the fuel system ..........5.2 b. General: ..........................................

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    Viii 242 islander ® 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 dis...

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    242 islander ® 1.1 s ection 1 • s afety safe boating means: • knowing the limitations of your boat • following the "rules of the road" • keeping a sharp lookout for people and objects in the water • not boating in water or weather conditions that are beyond the boat's and the operator's capability •...

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    242 islander ® 1.2 s ection 1 • s afety 2. L egally m andated m inimum r equired e quipment consult your national or state boating law enforcement agency. The following equipment is the minimum required by the u.S. Coast guard for a boat less than 26' [7.9 meters] in length. Personal flotation devic...

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    242 islander ® 1.3 s ection 1 • s afety dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide will be present if: • there is an exhaust leak • a nearby vessel's engine is running • insufficient fresh air is circulating where people are present • fumes move from the rear of the boat into the cockpit and cabin ...

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    242 islander ® 1.4 s ection 1 • s afety even strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water and drown due to exhaustion, hypothermia, or both. The buoyancy provided by a personal flotation device (pfd) will allow the person who has fallen overboard to remain afloat with far less effort and heat loss,...

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    242 islander ® 1.5 s ection 1 • s afety 6. A dditional r ecommended e quipment for s afe o peration in addition to legally mandated equipment, the following items are necessary for safe boating especially if your boat is out of sight of land. • first aid kit • visual distress signals for day and nig...

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    242 islander ® 1.6 s ection 1 • s afety 9. P ower c apacity the engine options available for your boat have been selected as the best suited for general use for this size boat. Do not install an engine larger than the largest option available. Your boat will be difficult to handle and will be less s...

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    242 islander ® 1.7 s ection 1 • s afety 11. M aintain c ontrol on the water there are no marked traffic lanes, no traffic signs or lights, and boats have no turn signals or brakes. The boat operator must keep her or his attention focused not only on what's ahead but what's on the left, right and beh...

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    242 islander ® 1.8 s ection 1 • s afety d. Sheltered waters maximum speed: 15 knots (18 mph) maximum wave height: 0.5 meters (1.5 feet) boat use is limited to small lakes, rivers and canals. Your 242 islander boat is design category c. The wind speed and wave height specified as the upper limit for ...

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    242 islander ® 1.9 s ection 1 • s afety 14. W ater s ports a. S wimming • do not permit anyone to swim from a moving boat, or a boat with an engine running. • many localities prohibit swimming from boats except in designated areas. • make sure boat's engine is turned off and the stern drive, if equi...

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    242 islander ® 1.10 s ection 1 • s afety faster - thumb pointed up or palm up, move hand up and down. Speed ok - raise arm and form a circle with thumb and index finger. Stop - raise arm with palm vertical and facing forward. Turn right - extend right arm out from body to the right. Turn left - exte...

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    242 islander ® 1.11 s ection 1 • s afety d. F looding , s wamping and c apsizing in the event of flooding, swamping or capsizing: • try to shut off engines, generators and blowers before leaving the boat. • have everyone put on personal flotation devices (pfds). • account for all who were on board. ...

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    242 islander ® 1.12 s ection 1 • s afety f. G rounding in the event of running aground: • check for leaks. If water is coming in, stop the intake of water before attempting to get the boat free. • inspect for damage to the hull, propulsion and steering systems. • determine if the tide, wind and curr...

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    242 islander ® 1.13 s ection 1 • s afety 18. E nvironmental c onsiderations the following warning is offered for boats sold in the state of california in accordance with california heath & safety code §§ 25249.5-.13: a. F uel and o il s pillage regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in ...

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    242 islander ® 1.14 s ection 1 • s afety 19. N autical t erms abeam – object 90 degrees ( 90° ) to center line on either side of boat. Abaft – a point on a boat that is aft of another. Aft - toward the rear or stern of the boat. Beam - the maximum width of a boat. Bilge - the lowest part of the hull...

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    242 islander ® 1.15 s ection 1 • s afety 20. K ey to s ymbols on c ontrols & p rints these symbols may be found on your controls and gauges and/or used in this owner's manual. This page is to help you understand what the symbols mean. Propulsion system trim propulsion system trim bow up propulsion s...

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    242 islander ® 1.17 r speed changes you. Tm. 21. W arning l abel l ocations w arning l abel l ocations (f ig 1.17.1) located in owner’s packets california residents only: the above warning is attached to the steering wheel prior to delivery of any boats sold in the state of california in accordance ...

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    242 islander ® 2.1 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement ! Caution do not use cleats for lifting. 2. P assenger l ocations 1. When the boat is moving, all passengers must be on the seating provided or, if standing, holding on firmly. While the person at the wheel must alert passengers before any ...

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    242 islander ® 2.2 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 3. B asic b oat d imensions and c learances (u nited s tates s tandard s.A.E.) 242 i slander s pecifications overall length .................................................................24'2" overall length (w/ drive down)..................

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    242 islander ® 2.3 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement b asic b oat d imensions and c learances (m etric ) 242 i slander s pecifications overall length ...............................................................7.37m overall length (w/ drive down).....................................7.51m w...

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    242 islander ® 2.4 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 6. G eneral d eck l ayout general deck layout (fig. 2.4.1) fwd rear (aft) left (port) right (stbd) navigation lights horn cleat gauges switch panel shift / throttle control steering wheel helm seat passenger seat aft bench seat engine hatch...

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    242 islander ® 2.5 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 7. D escription of m ajor c ontrols a. G ear s hift and t hrottle c ontrol the shift/throttle control unit for the engine is activated by individual handles. (see figure 2.5.1) the shift handle must be in neutral position to start your engi...

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    242 islander ® 2.6 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement c. T railer s witch the trailer switch (power tilt) is not to be confused with the power trim function. The trailer switch is to be used only when the engine is off. The trailer switch allows the drive unit to be raised for trailering, beac...

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    242 islander ® 2.7 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement 8. I mportant g auges a. T achometer and h our m eter the tachometer (see figure 2.7.2) indicates the revolutions per minute (rpm) of the engine (it does not indicate the speed of the boat). Your engine operator's manual indicates the maxim...

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    242 islander ® 2.8 s ection 2 • g eneral b oat a rrangement i nserting the a ft r emovable n avigation / a nchor l ight ( l ocated at the s tern of the b oat ) (f ig 2.8.2) anchor light mast screw in type connector compression type connector deck anchor light fitting b. O il p ressure , w ater t emp...

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    3.1 242 islander ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 1. P re -l aunch , l aunch and p ost - l aunch c hecklist listed below are the critical items you must check and do each time you use your boat. It does not list all of the necessary maintenance and service items required to keep your boat running p...

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    3.2 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 242 islander ® 3. F ueling the b oat the fuel fill cap is located on the port side of the boat (figure 3.2.1). Do not mistake the water tank fill and waste pump out caps for the gasoline fill cap. Refer to your engine manual for the proper grade of gasoline. B efo...

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    3.3 242 islander ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat • shut off gas burning appliances (gas stove, etc.). • close all hatches, doors, and keep engine compartment closed to prevent gasoline fumes from entering the cabin or cockpit area. • all passengers must leave the boat until it is refueled and engi...

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    3.4 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 242 islander ® • if there are passengers not wearing pfds, the pfds must be readily accessible. “readily accessible” means out of the storage bag and unbuckled. • all throwable flotation devices (cushions, rings, etc.) must be right at hand. 6. P assenger i nstruc...

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    3.5 242 islander ® s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat it is recommended that the bilge blower run all the time the engine is running. 6. Place drive unit in full down/in position. 7. Put shift control lever into neutral; then for a: cold engine - move throttle lever forward to full open throttle, then ...

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    3.6 s ection 3 • u sing y our b oat 242 islander ® 10. S teering s ystem the steering system is an enclosed push-pull cable that is hydraulically assisted (power steering) at the stern drive end (fig. 3.6.1). The cable and its connections to the steering wheel and to the out drive must be inspected ...

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    4.1 242 islander ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear 1. B ilge a. F uel & o il s pillage regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navigable waters. Discharge is defined as any action which causes a film, sheen or discoloration on the water surface, or causes a sludge or emulsion ...

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    4.2 242 islander ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear except for checking the operation of the bilge pump using the on position, leave the switch in the off (auto) position. In the off (auto) position, when the bilge liquid is deep enough to activate the float switch, the bilge pump turns on an...

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    4.3 242 islander ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear c. I mpact to s tern d rive the stern drive can be damaged by impact, either while trailering or boating. To minimize the possibility of impact damage while trailering, keep the stern drive raised to the trailering position. The hydraulic sy...

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    4.4 242 islander ® s ection 4 • b ilge & u nderwater g ear f. Install the thrust washer, propeller, continuity washer, thrust hub, propeller nut retainer and the propeller nut onto the shaft (figure 4.3.3). G. Place a block of wood between the gear case and the propeller (figure 4.4.1) and torque th...

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    242 islander ® 5.1 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem 1. F uel s ystem section 3 • using your boat contains important fueling information. Take time to read all the fuel related information in the owner’s manual. The 242 islander standard gasoline fuel system consists of a 102 gallon fuel tank, fuel tank ve...

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    242 islander ® 5.2 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem 2. F ueling p recautions certain precautions must be carefully and completely observed every time a boat is fueled, even with diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is nonexplosive but it will burn. A. S tatic e lectricity and the f uel s ystem there is a danger that ...

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    242 islander ® 5.3 s ection 5 • f uel s ystem • electrical equipment, including blowers – power off. • doors, hatches – closed. • smoking material – extinguished. • inboard tanks – grounded. • filler pipe – marked gas or diesel. • fuel nozzle – in contact with filler pipe to prevent static sparks. •...

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    242 islander ® 6.1 r speed changes you. Tm. S ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems 1. E lectrical s ystems d irect c urrent (dc) the 12 volt direct current (dc) electrical system (similar to that in your car or truck) derives its power from the battery. An engine-driven alternator keeps the battery in a ...

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    242 islander ® 6.2 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots on electrical connections, must be in place when engine is operating or when working in the engine compartment. Jumper cables are not ignition-protected. Do not use jumper c...

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    242 islander ® 6.3 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. Zinc anodes require replacement about every six months, if the boat is operated in salt water. In fresh water, the zinc anodes can be replaced about once a year. If the anodes deteriorate more rapidly than this, there is p...

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    242 islander ® 6.4 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. D rive p ump (f ig . 6.4.1) trailer trim blue/white red green/white 14 a wg red 14 a wg green 14 a wg blu e 14 a wg purpl e trailer limit switch to ground block to engine starter 8 awg black 8 awg red 100 amp note: this dr...

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    242 islander ® 6.5 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. D rive p ump w / k-p lane t rim t abs (fig. 6.5.1) trailer trim blue/white red green/white trailer limit switch to ground block to 75 amp breaker 8 awg black 8 awg red 100 amp port tab stbd tab 14 a w g b lu e 14 a w g r e...

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    242 islander ® 6.6 s ection 6 • e lectrical s ystems r speed changes you. Tm. I gnition s witch (fig. 6.6.1) to engine run circuit 16 awg purple/black 16 awg purple/black lanyard stop switch b exhaust 12 awg red toexhaust breaker from ignition switch ( i) 16 awg purple/black to engine b run off i b ...

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    6.7 242 islander ® r speed changes you. Tm. S witch p anel w ire i nformation (fig 6.9.1) delete ground black 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 bilge nav/anc lts blower engine hatch acc engine light court light exhaust docking lights fresh water depth finder from depth finder switch depth finde...

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    242 islander ® 7.1 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories 1. O ptions & a ccessories l ocations figure 7.1.1 shows the location of some of the components. Take time to walk through your boat, locate the features, and become familiar with their operation and maintenance. Standard & optional equipment l...

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    242 islander ® 7.2 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories 2. A utomatic f ire e xtinguisher s ystem (o ption ) the 242 islander may be equipped with an automatic fire extinguisher system located aft of the engine on the transom. In the event of a fire, the heat sensitive automatic head will release th...

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    242 islander ® 7.3 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories bimini top or sunshade must not be used when the vessel speed exceeds 45 mph. Damage to boat or bimini may occur. Removing or installing canvas on the water can be difficult since rough water or wakes can cause you or your passengers to lose th...

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    242 islander ® 7.4 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories do not rely on the depth finder to determine a safe depth for swimming. The depth finder reads from the middle of the boat, not the back or front. Refer to owner's manual packet for instructions and warranty information on depth finder. 8. S te...

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    242 islander ® 7.5 s ection 7 • o ptions & a ccessories detailed operating instructions and warranty information are provided by the equipment manufacturer and can be found in the owner’s packet. C. V acu f lush ® h ead (o ption ) the vacuflush ® head utilizes a head system breaker on the main distr...

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    8.1 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance item required maintenance/service reference source before every use after first 20 hours every 25* or 50 hours every 50* or 100 hours every 6 mos. Or annually battery check water level owner’s manual p. 6.1 • • • bilge...

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    8.2 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance s ummary g uide f or i nspection , s ervice and m aintenance *use in salt water or other severe operating conditions requires shorter maintenance/service intervals **may not be on your boat item required maintenance/se...

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    8.3 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 2. U seful s ervice i nformation owner home port boat name registration number state hull serial number warranty registration date engine make & model serial number gear make & reduction ratio serial number propeller s...

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    8.4 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 3. I nspection , s ervice and m aintenance p rotocol a. B ilge a rea many of your boat’s systems have critical features located in the bilge area. A thorough and organized inspection of the bilge area will address many...

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    8.5 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance • check your first aid kit, making certain it is complete and that the items in it have not passed an expiration date. • check the signaling equipment and emergency flares. Make sure all items are within their expirati...

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    8.6 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 5. F itting o ut a fter s torage a. F uel s ystem check the entire fuel system for loose connections, worn hoses, leaks, etc. And repair. This is a primary safety precaution. Check fuel lines for damage and make sure t...

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    8.7 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance • check fuel lines for damage and/or leaks. Make sure that they do not come into contact with moving parts. • check carbon monoxide detector to see if operational 6. S ecurity c onsiderations be conscious of the securi...

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    8.8 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 8. Q uick r eference c hecklist as the owner/operator of a baja ® boat, you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational eq...

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    8.9 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance q uick r eference c hecklist ( cont ’ d ) *if engine fails to start, refer to the engine owner’s manual for further troubleshooting procedures b. P reparing to d epart and a fter l aunching g eneral 1. Bilge/engine com...

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    8.10 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance c. D eparting g eneral 1. Passengers/crew ................................................... Safely seated with pfds on or immediately accessible 2. Lines, fenders and anchor ..................................... Sto...

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    8.11 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance q uick r eference c hecklist ( cont ’ d ) 3. Ignition .................................................................... Once the motor is cooled down, turn the ignition keys counter clockwise to stop the engine. 4....

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    8.12 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 9. A fter m arket e quipment c hecklist any safety or operational equipment added to your boat after delivery should be checked for seaworthiness and proper working condition. Use the area below to list any equipment ...

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    8.13 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance 10. M aintenance l og follow the recommended maintenance listed on pages 1 & 2 of this section and keep a record of this and all maintenance performed on your boat. Date maintenance description engine hours.

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    8.14 242 islander ® s ection 8 • r equired i nspection , s ervice , & m aintenance m aintenance l og (c ont ’ d ) date maintenance description engine hours.

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    9.1 242 islander ® s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing your new boat has been designed to provide you with years of enjoyment and satisfaction. In order to maintain the factory new appearance of your boat, we recommend the use of yacht bright ™ products designed specifically for pleasure boats. Follow...

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    9.2 s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing 242 islander ® • minor scratches and deeper stains that do not penetrate the gelcoat may be removed by light sanding and buffing. 4. P ermanently m oored or d ocked b oats if permanently moored in salt water or fresh water, your boat will collect marine growth o...

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    9.3 242 islander ® s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing the fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances such as dirt, pollen, etc. Are allowed to accumulate on and become embedded in the fabric. The fabric can be cleaned without being removed from the installation. Simply brush off any loose d...

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    9.4 s ection 9 • c are & r efinishing 242 islander ® t his p age i ntentionally l eft b lank.

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    I ndex 242 i slander ® i ndex a accessories. See options & accessories locations b bilge 4.1 blower 4.2 maintenance 4.2, 8.4 pump 4.1 boarding 3.3 breakers. See electrical systems builder’s plate 1.6 c canvas 7.2, 9.2 carbon monoxide 1.2 certifications ce (common european) mark iv nmma (national mar...

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    I ndex 242 i slander ® t his p age i ntentionally l eft b lank.