2019 Centurion Owners Manual
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Centurion_Cover_2019_Layout 1 10/24/2018 9:48 AM Page 1 FUEL SYSTEMS Boats manufactured for use in California for model year 2018 and after meet the California EVAP Emissions regulation for spark-ignition marine watercraft. Boats meeting this requirement will have a label affixed near the helm. ! WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a recreational marine vessel can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, service your vessel in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing this vessel. For more information go to: www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine The fuel system in this boat complies with U.S. EPA mandated evaporative emission standards at time of manufacture using certified components. This Page Intentionally Left Blank TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...................................................................................................... 1-1 Congratulations .......................................................................................... 1-1 About This Manual ..................................................................................... 1-2 About Your New Boat................................................................................. 1-3 Warranty........................................................................................................... 2-1 Warranty..................................................................................................... 2-1 Safety................................................................................................................ 3-1 General Safety ........................................................................................... 3-2 Good Boating Practices ............................................................................. 3-2 Tow Boat Safety......................................................................................... 3-4 Safety Decals and Statements................................................................. 3-20 Carbon Monoxide..................................................................................... 3-31 Required Boating Safety Equipment and Regulations ............................. 3-32 Recommended Safety Equipment............................................................ 3-39 Seating Locations..................................................................................... 3-40 Boating Regulations & Your Responsibilities .............................................. 4-1 Boat Owner / Operator Responsibilities ..................................................... 4-1 Safety ......................................................................................................... 4-2 Registration ................................................................................................ 4-2 Insurance ................................................................................................... 4-2 Reporting Accidents ................................................................................... 4-2 Boating Under the Influence....................................................................... 4-3 Operator’s License and Education ............................................................. 4-3 Operation by Minors................................................................................... 4-4 Emergency Assistance............................................................................... 4-4 Protecting the Environment........................................................................ 4-4 Foreign Species Transportation ................................................................. 4-4 Noise .......................................................................................................... 4-4 Speed......................................................................................................... 4-4 Wake .......................................................................................................... 4-5 Pollution Regulations ................................................................................. 4-5 Emergencies .................................................................................................... 5-1 First Aid / Medical Emergencies................................................................. 5-1 Emergency Preparation Checklist.............................................................. 5-1 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ...................................................................... 5-1 Fire and Explosion ..................................................................................... 5-2 Using Distress Signal Devices and Calling for Help................................... 5-3 i Capsizing and Flooding.............................................................................. 5-4 Man Overboard........................................................................................... 5-4 Running Aground ....................................................................................... 5-5 Dangerous Weather ................................................................................... 5-6 Engine or Boat System Failure................................................................... 5-6 Accidents, Collisions and Giving Assistance.............................................. 5-6 Towing on the Water .................................................................................. 5-6 Operating in Hazardous Conditions .............................................................. 6-1 Severe Weather.......................................................................................... 6-1 Water Hazards............................................................................................ 6-2 Restricted Areas......................................................................................... 6-3 Markers, Warnings and Advisories............................................................. 6-4 Navigation Rules and Aids ............................................................................ 7-1 Audible Distress Signals............................................................................. 7-1 Right-of-Way............................................................................................... 7-2 Navigational Lights & Night Operation........................................................ 7-2 Speed ......................................................................................................... 7-3 Wake .......................................................................................................... 7-3 Overtaking / Passing .................................................................................. 7-3 Meeting Head-On ....................................................................................... 7-4 Crossing ..................................................................................................... 7-5 Aids to Navigation....................................................................................... 7-6 Controls, Features and Options ..................................................................... 8-1 Tow Boat Technology................................................................................. 8-1 Steering System ......................................................................................... 8-6 Helm ........................................................................................................... 8-6 Switches and Breakers............................................................................. 8-10 Fuel System.............................................................................................. 8-18 Engine Cooling System ............................................................................ 8-19 Engine Exhaust System ........................................................................... 8-20 Engine Lubrication System....................................................................... 8-20 Electrical System...................................................................................... 8-20 Bilge Pump System .................................................................................. 8-21 Ballast Tank System (Optional)................................................................ 8-22 Ramfill Ballast Operation.......................................................................... 8-25 Propeller Strut........................................................................................... 8-26 Propeller ................................................................................................... 8-27 Engine Compartment Ventilation System................................................. 8-29 Trim Tab/Stinger Wake Plate (Optional)................................................... 8-29 Wake Tower (Optional)............................................................................. 8-30 Cockpit Heater System (Optional)............................................................ 8-30 Operating Your Boat........................................................................................ 9-1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... 9-1 Before Getting Under Way ........................................................................