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1 Owner s/Operator s ManualCrownline_OM_Cover: Crownline OM 11/14/2006 12:45 PM Page 1 WELCOMET hank you for choosing Crownline as your choice for the ultimate boatingexperience for you and your family. Every Crownline boat is built with painstakingdetail in order to provide its owner or operator with the maximum comfort,convenience and operating efficiency possible. Our boats are built to assure that theyare of the very best quality and value in the industry. We build our boats for long-lasting, trouble-free enjoyment so that boaters can travelin carefree style and convenience.

2 It s what we do. All of us at Crownline arepassionately committed to your boating enhance your boating pleasure and safety, read this manual and the EngineOperation and Maintenance Manual. Then, keep them in a safe place onboardfor easy have designed this manual to inform you about the operating features andmaintenance of your boat and to provide information about safe boating. Please payparticular attention to the safety statements labeled as DANGER, WARNING,CAUTION, NOTEand IMPORTANT. These statements alert you to avoid possiblesafety hazards so that you may have a safe and pleasurable boating is the key to a safe and enjoyable boating experience.

3 It is very importantto us that you enjoy many years of boating in your Crownline boat. We know that our customers and owners have brought us to where we are today,and they are the ones who will keep us here. Have a safe and happy time on thewater in your Crownline boat!WELCOME ABOARD!We re sure that you will be completely satisfied with the unmatched performance,style and luxury of your new Crownline whether you are the first owner or new Crownline has been designed, assembled and tested to give you themaximum in boating enjoyment and safety. Crownline is proud to say that everyboat we build is carefully constructed by skilled craftsmen to meet or exceed allsafety and quality standards established by the Coast Guard, ABYC or ISOwhere Information1-1 Owner s/Operator s ManualCrownline_OM_sec1: Crownline OM 11/10/2006 3:13 PM Page 1-1 TABLE OF CONTENTSGENERAL INFORMATION.

4 1-1 Welcome ..1-1 Welcome Aboard! ..1-1 Your Crownline Owner s/Operator s Manual ..1-5 Your Crownline Dealer Responsibilities ..1-6 Your Responsibilities ..1-62007-Limited Warranty ..1-8 Serial Numbers ..1-17 Intended Use ..1-17 Craft Design Category ..1-17 Publications ..1-17 Nautical Glossary ..1-18 Certification and Specification ..1-22 Modifications Prohibited ..1-22 Craft Information Sheet ..1-23 Float Plan ..1-24 Travel Log ..1-25 Restricted Areas ..1-26 Proposition 65 ..1-26 Emission Control Warranty Information ..1-26 Product Improvement.

5 1-27 Vendor Supplier List ..1-28 BOATING SAFETY ..2-1 Safety Awareness ..2-1 Safety On-board ..2-1 Safe Boating Instruction ..2-2 Safe Boating Practices ..2-2 Rules of the Road ..2-4 Warning Markers ..2-4 Operating Under the Influence ..2-5 Rendering Assistance ..2-5 Fires ..2-5 Capsizing and Swamping ..2-7 Water Sports ..2-7 Safety Recommendations ..2-9 Weather ..2-13 Man Overboard ..2-16 Hazardous Conditions ..2-16 Emergency Conditions ..2-17 Aids to Navigation ..2-17 Right-of-Way ..2-21 Safety Equipment ..2-25 Section 11-2 Owner s/Operator s ManualCrownline_OM_sec1: Crownline OM 11/10/2006 3:13 PM Page 1-2 BOAT HANDLING AND OPERATION.

6 3-1 Overloading ..3-1 Passenger Safety ..3-1 Visibility ..3-1 Trailering ..3-2 Launching ..3-5 Loading ..3-7 Fueling ..3-9 Getting Underway ..3-11 Helms, Instrumentations and Controls ..3-12 Instrumentations and Controls ..3-22 Throttle and Gear Shift Controls ..3-30 Steering ..3-30 Battery ..3-31 Start-up ..3-32 Carbon Monoxide ..3-34 Acceleration ..3-36 High-Speed Operation ..3-37 Drive Trim Angle ..3-37 Trim Tabs ..3-38 Mooring Lines ..3-40 Canvas ..3-42 Waste Disposal ..3-45 SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS ..4-1 Fuel System ..4-1 Fuel Tank Selector.

7 4-3 Electrical Systems ..4-5 Anticorrosion System ..4-8 Fire-Prevention Systems (Optional) ..4-9 Hand Portable Fire Extinguisher ..4-10 Freshwater System (Cruisers) ..4-10 Sanitizing Freshwater System ..4-11 City Water Hookup ..4-13 Components ..4-14 Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) ..4-17 Holding Tank ..4-19 Overboard Discharge ..4-20 Running/Navigation Lights ..4-20 Stereo and Entertainment ..4-20 Refrigerator/Freezer ..4-21 Stove (Cabin Models Only) ..4-21 Air Conditioning System ..4-21 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..5-1 Special Cleaning Problems.

8 5-2 Interior Care ..5-3 General Information1-3 Owner s/Operator s ManualCrownline_OM_sec1: Crownline OM 11/10/2006 3:13 PM Page 1-3 Exterior Care ..5-4 Gelcoat Maintenance ..5-4 Stainless Steel and Chrome ..5-7 Windshield and Portals ..5-8 Corrosion Protection ..5-8 Engine Compartment ..5-9 Galvanic Corrosion ..5-10 Salt Water ..5-10 Canvas ..5-10 General Maintenance ..5-12 Troubleshooting Chart ..5-16 Extended Storage ..5-22 Lifting the Craft ..5-23 Prior to Storage ..5-24 Engine ..5-25 Air Conditioner ..5-26 Freshwater System ..5-27 Marine Sanitation Device (MSD).

9 5-27 Recommission to Service ..5-27 SPECIFICATIONS ..6-1 Boat Specifications ..6-2 Section 11-4 Owner s/Operator s ManualCrownline_OM_sec1: Crownline OM 11/10/2006 3:13 PM Page 1-4 YOUR Crownline OWNER S/OPERATOR SMANUALThis manual has been compiled to help you and others operate your Crownline boat safely and pleasurably. It contains details of the craft, the equipment it issupplied or fitted with, its systems, and information on its operation and the manual carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before usingit. Other publications may also be included to support components not covered inthis manual.

10 Become familiar with all the publications included with your boat; theytoo will have important this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiarwith, for your own safety and comfort, make sure you obtain handling and operatingexperience before assuming command of the craft. Your dealer, national boatingfederation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools orcompetent Crownline Owner s/Operator s Manual provides an overview of systems andcomponents on your boat. Additional information can be found in the suppliedmanufacturer s publications, boating reference books (available at variousbookstores) or at the local all equipment described in this manual is available on all models.