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Larson Cuddy/Bowrider Models Owners and Operators Manual
Revised 8/02
LARSON BOATS
A Division of Larson/Glastron Boats, Inc.
A Genmar Company
700 Paul Larson Memorial Drive
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5481
Larson Cuddy/Bowrider Models
Owners and Operators Manual
Model/Number: _______________________
Dealer Name _________________________
Hull Identification Number: _____________
Address ____________________________
Date of Ownership: ___________________
____________________________
Phone # ____________________________
Larson Boats reserves the right to change, alter, and modify their finished boats, parts, and specifications included in your Owners Manual without
notice. Optional equipment described in this manual may vary from model to model and year to year. Please consult with your Larson Dealer for current
information on standard and optional equipment and specifications. WELCOME ABOARD .......................................1
Cuddy/Bowrider Owners Manual Structure .........1.1
Responsibilities .....................................................1.2
Boat Records ........................................................1.3
Warranty ................................................................1.3
Boating Safety .......................................................1.5
Safety Underway .................................................1.10
Navigational Aids Chart .......................................1.15
Weather ...............................................................1.17
Safety Equipment ................................................1.18
Additional Recommended Equipment ................1.20
Boating Laws & Regulations................................1.20
Illegal to Dump ....................................................1.21
Larson Boat Log (Form).......................................1.22
Larson Cruise Log (Form) ....................................1.23
Larson Fuel Usage Log (Form) ............................1.24
SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS ...........................2
Safety Labels.................................................2.1 - 2.3
Systems.................................................................2.3
Typical 12-Volt DC Cabin Schematic ....................2.4
Typical Single Engine Schematic...........................2.5
Ski n Fish Bow Panel ............................................2.6
Components........................................................2.12
Bow Panel ...........................................................2.20
Trolling Motor ......................................................2.20
Livewell................................................................2.22
Additional Safety Information
(Skin Fish Models) ..............................................2.22
PRE-LAUNCH & UNDERWAY..........................3
Trailering ................................................................3.1
Launching..............................................................3.2
Loading..................................................................3.5
PRE-LAUNCH & UNDERWAY (CONT.) ...........3
Anchoring ..............................................................3.6
Fueling Recommendations....................................3.6
Getting Underway .................................................3.8
Controls .................................................................3.9
Starting Procedures ............................................3.12
Trimming..............................................................3.14
Engine Shut Down...............................................3.16
Reloading Your Boat............................................3.16
Emergency Procedures .......................................3.17
Reacting to Emergencies ....................................3.19
MAINTENANCE ................................................4
Service & Maintenance Schedule..........................4.1
Troubleshooting Chart ...........................................4.5
CARE & APPEARANCE ...................................5
Deck and Hull Care................................................5.1
Upholstery .............................................................5.3
Windshields and Windows ....................................5.4
Carpeting...............................................................5.4
Canvas...................................................................5.4
WINTERIZATION & STORAGE ........................6
Prior to Storage .....................................................6.1
Engine, Systems & Components...........................6.1
Interior Cleaning ....................................................6.3
If You Store Your Boat on a Trailer ........................6.4
Recommissioning ..................................................6.4
NAUTICAL TERMINOLOGY .............................7
Warranty ................................................................7.9
Warranty Registration Transfer Request
TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations on the purchase of one of the finest plea-
sure boats in the world. It has been proudly built to give
you many years of boating pleasure.
Weve done our part
Pride of craftsmanship is your assurance that youve
bought the very best. All Larson models meet or exceed
U.S. Coast Guard safety standards relating to load and
horsepower capacity, flotation, electrical, steering, ventila-
tion, and fuel systems, in effect the date of manufacture.
But our work is not over
We stand behind every boat we build. Your Larson dealer
will assist you with registration of your boat for warranty.
They will be happy to help you maintain your boat and
answer questions concerning warranty, performance,
accessories, and service. The warranty card must be filled
out and sent to establish your warranty.
Now its your turn
This Owners Manual is intended to help you become
familiar with your new boat. While this manual contains
information to assure safe and enjoyable boating, it does
not provide everything you need to know. Above all, take
time to know your boat. Read the material supplied by the
manufacturer of your engine. This owners manual does
not supersede or change any of their specifications, opera-
tion, or maintenance instructions. Also read all literature
supplied with your boat by the manufacturers of the
various accessories which are used on your boat. Larson
Boats recommends that you read the boating literature
published by your State Boating Agency and the U.S.
Coast Guard.
CUDDY/BOWRIDER OWNERS MANUAL
STRUCTURE
Use your owners manual as a guide to familiarize yourself
with all the systems and components on board your
Larson boat. The procedures in this manual will assist you
with safe and proper operation, and maintenance of your
boat. The level of information may be general in some
cases and more detailed in others.
Suppliers of the more complex components such as
engine, electronics, pumps, and refrigerator, supply their
own instructional manuals delivered to you when you pur-
chased your boat. These suppliers maintain their own
manufacturers warranty and service facilities. It is essen-
tial that you fill out each warranty card and mail them to
each manufacturer informing that you are a registered
owner of their product(s). Record all information regarding
these products on the Boat Log located in this chapter
under Boat Records. Keep the Boat Log in a safe place at
home and never on board the boat.
Your owner s manual is designed with the boat
owner/operator in mind. The intent of the manual is to pro-
vide sufficient information to allow the user to safely
operate and maintain your new Larson boat. Your
Cuddy/Bowrider Owners Manual is structured as follows:
WELCOME ABOARD
Included in the Welcome Aboard Chapter of your manual
is our welcome aboard message to all new Larson boat
owners, construction and standards, dealer and owner
responsibilities, warranty, important logs and this summary
of your owners manual.
1.1
WECOME ABOARD
1 The Safety portion of this chapter contains safety recommen-
dations, safety information and practices, weather
precautions, and safety equipment (on board and underway).
Additionally, specific safety warnings and comments are locat-
ed throughout your owners manual (and on your boat),
therefore you should carefully read the entire manual.
CUDDY/BOWRIDER
SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS
Your Cuddy/Bowrider Systems & Components Chapter
provides illustrative information covering system items
such as electrical, fuel and water systems on board, as
well as specified information regarding the components
installed on your new Larson boat.
PRE-LAUNCH & UNDERWAY
The intent of the Pre-launch & Underway Chapter is to
familiarize the boat owner/operator with necessary infor-
mation in preparation of trailering, launching and putti