• If the fire is in the engine compartmentand you have an automatic extinguisher that activates, wait 15 minutes before opening the compartment. Have a portable extinguisher ready in case the fire flares up. • Signal for help. • Grab distress signals and survival gear. Put on PFDs. Prepare to abandon ship. D. Flooding, Swamping and Capsizing 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

• Check all wiring insulation for signs of fraying or chafing. • Check all terminals for corrosion - corroded terminals and connectors should be replaced or thoroughly cleaned. • Tighten all terminals securely and spray them with light marine preservative oil. 5. Fittings, Hoses and Clamps • Inspect the entire bilge area for evidence of damage or deterioration. Evidence of deterioration will first appear around hull fittings, hoses and clamps. • Straighten kinked hoses. • Replace any hose that d

Gear Shift and Throttle Control......................2.5 B. Power Trim Unit and Gauge..........................2.5 C. Trailer Switch.................................................2.6 D. Trim Tabs (Optional)......................................2.6 C. Ignition Shutdown Switch..............................2.7 D. Engine Alarm System....................................2.7 8. Important Gauges.................................................2.7 A. Tachometer and Hour Meter..........................2

6. Check starter motor and solenoid connections. 7. Check ignition switch connections. 8. Consult the engine manual that is located in the owners packet. Starter Motor Responds, but No Ignition 1. Check that fuel tank is not empty. 2. Check that ignition shutdown switch lanyard is installed. 3. Check electrical connections on engine wiring harness and ignition wiring. 4. Check fuel filters and filter/water separators clean 5. Consult the engine maual that is located in the owners packet. 9. Afte

Manufacturer’s Certification....................................iv 8. Service, Parts and Repair for Your Boat.................iv About Your Express Limited Warranty..........................v Section 1 • Safety 1. Safety Labels........................................................1.1 2. Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment..........................................................1.2 3. Fire Extinguishing System....................................1.2 4. Carbon Monoxide...................

D. Bilge Blower(s) To prevent buildup of gasoline fumes to the explosive level in the engine compartment, the bilge blowers must be run for at least four (4) minutes before starting the engine and kept running at all times when the engine is running to insure that there will be adequate ventilation when you are moving slowly. The blowers may also remove deadly carbon monoxide (CO) which may be in the bilge. Run blowers when using the generator or engine. 2. Engines and Stern Drive A. Maintenance

That is why the engine compartment must have forced ventilation, using the bilge blower, to remove potentially explosive gasoline vapors before the engine is started and when the boat is moving slowly. Because it may be difficult to remember to turn on the bilge blower every time you slow down the boat, (fig. 3.4.1) ! DANGER Gasoline vapors can explode Before starting the engines, open engine compartment and check for gasoline smell. • If you smell gasoline, do not start engine; get everyone off

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.

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

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