Special care must be taken during fueling your boat to prevent a fire or explosion. Here are a few of the basics - consult your owner's manual for complete instructions.

• Portable tanks must be filled on shore.
• Extinguish all smoking materials.
• Remove all passengers.
• Turn off all engines and electrical switches.
• Take care not to spill gasoline. If it spills accidentally, wipe it up with dry rags and immediately dispose of the rags on shore.
• Keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the tank to prevent a static spark.
• After fueling, check the bilge for fuel vapors.
• If you have a stern drive, you must run the blower for 4 minutes before starting the engine.

Recommended Equipment List

Depending on how and where you use your boat your dealer can assist you in selecting the right gear to have on board, including:

• Personal flotation devices, Life jackets
• First aid kit
• Mooring lines and fenders
• Anchor
• Bailing device - bucket, hand pump, etc.
• Combination oar/boat hook
• Day/night visual distress signal
• Tool kit
• Spare propeller with nut and washer
• Spare fuses
• Extra keys
• Waterproof flashlight
• Portable radio with weather band
• Insect repellent/sunglasses/sun block

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