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Old 10-26-2011, 01:46 PM   #7
markpierce
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City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
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RE: How do you start you boat?

Turn on engine-room exhaust fan.

Turn on engine-room lights.

Open port-side floor hatch for access to engine room.

Check transmission and engine oil levels.

Close port-side hatch.

Check fuel levels of fuel tanks.

Open starboard side floor hatch to engine room*and confirm/change fuel flows.

Close starboard-side hatch.

Turn off engine-room lights.

Put gear shift in exact central/neutral position.

Adjust throttle to one-third

Turn the key.

Push the start button.

Adjust speed to idle.

Turn off engine-room blower.

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