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If the RPM gauge is reading correctly and the engine throttle settings are correct, the tachometer is
operating properly. If the tachometer is not reading correctly, refer to the manual provided by the
manufacturer of the gauge (included in your owner's package).
Speedometer - To ensure that the speedometer (speedo) is working properly, get the boat on a planing
speed and check to see if the gauge is reading at the approximate running speed at which the boat is
traveling.
Note: The speed-reading on the speedo may vary a few mph from the actual speed that
the boat is traveling. Either a GPS or a radar gun can check the running speed.
Trim - To ensure the trim gauges/indicators are working properly, start by making sure the engine is
trimmed all the way down. Locate the trim gauge on the instrument panel and check to see if the level on
the trim gauge is in the full down position. As you trim the engine up, watch the trim gauge and ensure
that it coincides with the actual trim of the engine. When finished trimming the engine all the way up, the
level on the trim gauge should read in the full up position.
Volts - To system check the volt gauge, turn the ignition key on and turn on the engine. With the engine
running, check the reading on the volt gauge. It should be reading between 12 and 14.5 volts. This
reading ensures that the charging system and the volt gauge are working properly.
Fuel - The fuel gauge reads the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. To check the fuel gauge, place a
known amount of fuel into the fuel fill and fill the tank. Turn the ignition key on and the fuel gauge should
read the approximate amount of fuel in the tank.
For example: If the fuel tank holds 192 gallons of fuel and you pumped 45 to 50 gallons
of fuel into the tank, the fuel gauge should read approximately ¼ of a tank. This ensures
that the fuel gauge and the fuel sender are working properly.
If the fuel gauge is not reading correctly, we recommend that you have the fuel sender checked by a
qualified professional before considering changing out the gauge. For more information, please refer to
the Fuel/Oil Systems section of this manual.
For specific information related to your gauges, refer to the material in your owner's package that was
provided by the gauge manufacturer.
Sea Water System
Bilge Pump
The boat is equipped with an 1100 gph bilge pump. This pump is
installed as far aft as possible in the bilge.
To check the operation of the bilge pump, first turn the bilge pump
on at the instrument panel by pressing the bilge pump switch to
the on or forward position. When the bilge pump switch is in the
on position, the switch light should be illuminated. To check and
see if the bilge pump is operating, open the hatch over the bilge
pump and listen to hear the bilge pump running.
Second, turn the bilge pump off at the instrument panel and check the bilge pump float switch. The pump
is equipped with an automatic float switch (white box) that is mounted next to the bilge pump. As long as
your boat is equipped with an operable battery, theh pump will operate independently when water is
present in the area. The float switch is equipped with two plastic knobs located on either side of the
Bilge Pump
Float Switch
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