EVERGLADES OWNER’S MANUAL
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        TABLE OF CONTENTS
        TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
        SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
        BOAT  INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 8
        SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 9
        INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................11
        OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION .....................................................................................13
        Chapter 1:
        SAFETY EQUIPMENT
        1.1  General .....................................................................................................................15
        1.2  Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................15
        1.3  Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................15
        1.4  Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................15
        1.5  Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................16
        1.6  Bilge & Fuel Fires ........................................................................................................17
        1.7  First Aid .....................................................................................................................18
        1.8  Additional Safety Equipment .........................................................................................18
        1.9  Caution & Warning Labels .............................................................................................20
        Chapter 2:
        OPERATION
        2.1  General .....................................................................................................................21
        2.2  Rules of the Road ........................................................................................................21
        2.3  Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................24
        2.4  Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................25
        2.5  Docking, Anchoring & Mooring ......................................................................................26
        2.6  Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure ..............................................................29
        2.7  Collision .....................................................................................................................29
        2.8  Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance .....................................................................29
        2.9  Flooding or Capsizing ...................................................................................................30
        2.10  Fishing .....................................................................................................................30
        2.11  Man Overboard .........................................................................................................30
        2.12  Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................31
        2.13  Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................33
        2.14  Yacht Certification Plate ..............................................................................................33
        Chapter 3: 
        PROPULSION SYSTEM  
        3.1  General .....................................................................................................................37
        3.2  Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................37
        3.3  Engine Lubrication .......................................................................................................38
        3.4  Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................38
        3.5  Propellers ..................................................................................................................38
        3.6  Performance Issues & Propellers ...................................................................................38
        3.7  Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................40
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    Chapter 4:
    4.1  General .....................................................................................................................43
    4.2  Engine Throttle & Shift Controls ....................................................................................43
    4.3  Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................45
    4.4  Engine Power Tilt & Trim ..............................................................................................46
    4.5  Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................47
    4.6  Hydraulic Jack Plate (Optional) ......................................................................................47
    4.7  Steering System .........................................................................................................48
    4.8  Joystick Controls .........................................................................................................49
    4.9  Trim Tabs ...................................................................................................................50
    4.10  Control Systems Maintenance .....................................................................................51
    Chapter  5:
    FUEL  SYSTEM
    5.1  General .....................................................................................................................53
    5.2  Outboard Fuel System .................................................................................................54
    5.3  Fueling Instructions .....................................................................................................55
    5.4  Fuel System Maintenance .............................................................................................56
    Chapter  6:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    6.1  General .....................................................................................................................59
    6.2  12 Volt System Overview .............................................................................................59
    6.3  Batteries & Battery Switches .........................................................................................59
    6.4  Parallel Switch & Dead Batteries ....................................................................................62
    6.5  Ignition Switch Panels ..................................................................................................63
    6.6  12 volt Accessory Switch Panels ....................................................................................64
    6.7  DC Circuit Protection   .................................................................................................67
    6.8  36 Volt Trolling Motor System .......................................................................................71
    6.9  120 Volt AC Battery Charging System ............................................................................72
    6.10  Bonding System ........................................................................................................73
    6.11  Electrical System Maintenance ....................................................................................74
    Chapter 7:
    Fresh Water System
    7.1  General .....................................................................................................................77
    7.2  Fresh Water System Operation ......................................................................................77
    7.3  Fresh Water System Maintenance ..................................................................................78
    Chapter 8:
    RAW WATER SYSTEM
    8.1  General .....................................................................................................................81
    8.2  Raw Water System Operation .......................................................................................81
    8.3  Baitwell .....................................................................................................................82
    8.4  Raw Water System Maintenance ....................................................................................83
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