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This manual has been compiled to help you operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft; typical equipment supplied or
fitted its systems and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat before using it.
If this is your first boat, or you are changing to a new type, for your own comfort and safety please ensure that you obtain handling and operating
experience before "assuming command" of the boat. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea
schools or competent instructors.
Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the craft.
For a complete list of standard and optional features and equipment, consult your local Robalo dealer. Due to a policy of continual product
improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. The weights and volumes shown are estimated and can vary from boat to boat
because of equipment, etc.
Robalo boats meet or exceed both NMMA and U.S. Coast Guard standards.
Robalo Boats, LLC.
2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE
OWNER'S/OPERATORS MANUAL
P.O. DRAWER 928
300 INDUSTRIAL PARK BLVD.
NASHVILLE, GA 31639
PHONE: (229) 686-7481 FAX (229) 686-3660
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REV: July 2018

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  • Page 1 Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the craft. For a complete list of standard and optional features and equipment, consult your local Robalo dealer. Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. The weights and volumes shown are estimated and can vary from boat to boat because of equipment, etc.
  • Page 2 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Model Information This manual contains information on the following models:  R160  R180  R200  R202EX  R222  R222EX  R242  R242EX  R272  R302 The information refers to standards and options available for the 2019 model year. Thank you for selecting a Robalo Center Console! Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Table of Contents Model Information ................i Bilge Pump ..................... 44 (1) Introduction................. 1 Running and Navigation Lights.............. 44 Welcome Aboard .................. 1 Docking Lights ....................45 About This Manual .................. 1 Underwater Lights ..................45 Construction and Standards .............. 2 Stereo Sound System .................. 45 Responsibilities ..................... 4 Transom Shower ..................45 Laws and Regulations ................. 5 Fire Extinguishers ..................45 Owner’s Logs and Records ............... 6 (5) Underway ..................46 Warranty Policy Transfer ................. 6 Transporting Your Boat ................46 Customer Satisfaction ................. 7 Launching and Loading .
  • Page 4 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Carpet ........................ 7 6 Seat Coverings and Vinyl ................ 7 6 Canvas (Weather Coverings) .............. 7 7 (8)Winterizing and Storage ............78 Lifting the Boat .................... 7 8 Dry Storage Preparation ................ 7 8 Systems and Components ................. 7 9 Engine ....................... 7 9 Fuel System ..................... 7 9 Battery ...................... 7 9 Recommissioning .................. 8 0...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations!..optional equipment for your boat. Examples of these manuals include on your wise decision to purchase a Robalo boat. We welcome you to the the engine, electrical equipment, pumps, and cabin amenities. The family of thousands of other Robalo boat owners. Since your boat is a suppliers of these products maintain their own manufacturer’s warranty substantial investment, we are sure you selected your Robalo because of and service facilities. Be sure to fill out each warranty card and mail it to its value, style, comfort, and performance. This manual contains valuable the manufacturer to validate the warrant. Record all information...

  • Page 6: Construction And Standards

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Note: For your safety, this manual has specific safety warnings and CONSTRUCTION AND STANDARDS comments where appropriate. Be sure to read the entire manual. All Robalo boats meet or exceed the construction standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Marine Manufacturers Association 3. Systems (NMMA), and the American boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) concerning Here you will find detailed information about the electrical and fuel systems needed to operate your boat. This chapter discusses the fresh...
  • Page 7  Navigation Lights enough to accept a full‐sized looped line.  Steering System  Wiring Specifications Heavy Duty Rub Rail A rub rail is supposed to protect your boat. Robalo uses a heavy‐duty PVC rub rail with stainless steel insert that absorbs far more impact without denting. Acrylic Tops Ours are acrylic because it’s a superior material that won’t crack, peel, or mildew. Further, our acrylic tops won’t shrink or expand, which means they look and fi t better in all weather conditions. Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 8: Responsibilities

    RESPONSIBILITIES Boat Owner Your responsibilities include the following: Robalo’s quality service does not end when you buy one of our boats. Through our dealer network we do everything possible to ensure that Read this manual as well as all other manuals and information you are satisfied with your purchase. Every Robalo dealer has a included in your owner’s packet.

  • Page 9: Laws And Regulations

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS Disposal of Plastics and Other Garbage Plastic refuse dumped in the water can kill fish and marine wildlife and This section of the manual includes general information about can foul vessel propellers and cooling water intakes. Other forms of government regulations. You, the boater, are responsible for complying waterborne garbage can litter beaches and cause illness. U.S. Coast with the requirements of federal, state, and local laws. If you have any Guard regulations therefore strictly prohibit dumping plastic refuse or questions, contact the U.S. Coast Guard or other appropriate authority.

  • Page 10: Owner's Logs And Records

    (revolutions per minute), Average MPH (miles per hour), and GPH garbage. You may purchase these placards from local marinas, boat (gallons per hour). dealers, or marine equipment suppliers. WARRANTY POLICY TRANSFER The U.S. Coast Guard has also issued regulations requiring boats to have Your Robalo boat is backed by a Limited Express Warranty. It is sanitation system on board to control pollution. Wastes are to be stored important that you are aware of its terms. If a problem arises with your in a holding tank or other device, such as Porta‐Potti, until the device can Robalo boat as a result of workmanship or materials, contact your dealer be pumped out or otherwise disposed of at a shore facility. Discharging as soon as possible to determine whether correcting the problem may be this waste overboard is in most cases prohibited. Check with the Coast...
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  • Page 15: Boating Safety

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE BOATING SAFETY Safety Label Information The following pages include general label information found on the boat. Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...
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  • Page 18: Www.robalo.com

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE International Symbols International labels not included on label location page. Waste Water Sewage Fresh Water Electrical Hazard D Diesel Fuel Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...

  • Page 19: Hazard Communication

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE HAZARD COMMUNICATION As you read this manual, please note the hazard warnings which alert you to safety precautions related to unsafe conditions or operating procedures. We have included these warnings because we are concerned CAUTION: indicates hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in about your safety and the safety of your passengers. Hazard statements minor personal injury or product or property damage. generally have five (5) parts: NOTE: This is a general advisory statement relating to equipment The Hazard Symbol operation and maintenance procedures. Its intent is to call...
  • Page 20 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE  Swimming Be sure lifesaving and fire extinguishing equipment is on board. This equipment must meet regulatory standards and it should be 1. Swim only in areas designated as safe for swimming. These are usually marked with a swim area buoy (see figure left). Do not swim noticeable, accessible, and in safe operating condition. Your alone or at night. passengers should know where this equipment is and how to use it.  2. Do not allow anyone near the propeller(s), even when the engine is Keep an eye on the weather. Be aware of possible changing off. Propeller blades can be sharp and can continue to turn even after...
  • Page 21 Operation of motorized vessels while under Manual”, and “Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats.” Check with the influence carries a significant penalty. Drugs and alcohol decrease your local Coast Guard station, your Robalo dealer, or a local marina your reaction time, impair your judgment, and inhibit your ability to about navigational aids unique to your area.

  • Page 22: Safety Equipment

    Important: Federal law requires you to provide and maintain safety the water and grasped and held by the user until rescued. The design equipment on your Robalo boat. As the boat owner, you are does not allow it to be worn. The most common Type IV PFDs are buoy‐ responsible for supplying all required safety equipment. Consult your ant cushions or ring buoys. This PFD must be immediately available for...

  • Page 23: Running And Navigation Lights

    There is no substitute for a good understanding of weather conditions important. If young children are frequently aboard, you should select and what to do when the weather takes a turn for the worse. devices with packages which children, but not adults, will find difficult to open. Fog Sound Signaling Device Fog is a result of either warm‐surface or cold‐surface conditions. You can judge the likelihood of fog formation by periodically measuring the air Your Robalo boat must have a device that can produce a sound signal temperature and dew point temperature. If the difference between these when conditions require. For boats over 26 feet, the device must be able two temperatures is small, fog is likely to develop. Remember the to produce a two‐second blast which can be heard a mile away. For boats following guidelines: less than 26 feet, it must be able to produce a two‐second blast which can be heard one‐half mile away. It can be a hand, mouth or power operated horn or whistle. Refer to the U.S. Coast Guard’s publication “Navigational Turn on running lights.
  • Page 24 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE • Station a person forward in the boat as a lookout. Man Overboard Should someone in the boat fall overboard: • Reduce your speed. From time to time, stop engine(s) and listen for other fog signals.  Act quickly—treat every situation as an emergency.  Move throttle to idle position and yell “Man Overboard”. • Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warn others.  Immediately throw a Type IV PFD to the person in the water. • If there is any doubt in continuing your excursion, anchor. Listen for  Have someone in the boat assume responsibility for watching the other fog signals while continuing to sound your fog horn or bell.
  • Page 25 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Under normal operation, the indicator light is lit. If the unit discharges,  Open flames demand constant attention the charge light will go out.  Keep flammable materials in approved containers  Replace circuit breaker fuse with one of the same amperage  Electrical appliances must be with rated amperage of boat  Do not open the hatch to the rigging compartment! The fire will circuits flare up if the fresh air supply increases suddenly.  A qualified marine electrician should service the electrical  Keep the fire downwind if possible. If the fire is aft, head into the system wind.
  • Page 26 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE More often than not, boats sink while docked. Any number of factors  Shore up the hole inside your boat with a spare life jacket or may contribute to these sinkings. There may have been a mechanical cushion. failure such as a failed bilge pump or an electrical problem such as a ...
  • Page 27 Some Robalo models are equipped with a CO detector. Follow the operating instructions supplied with the CO detector and test the unit to verify that it is functioning properly every time you use your boat.
  • Page 28 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE DANGER: Blocked hull exhaust outlets near a pier, dock, sea wall DANGER: Engine exhaust from your boat while underway can cause bulkhead or any other means can cause excessive accumulation of excessive accumulation of carbon monoxide within the cabin and cockpit poisonous carbon monoxide gas within the cabin areas. Make sure hull areas when using protective weather coverings. Provide adequate...

  • Page 29: Checklist

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Checklist especially near the engine where engine heat and vibration can accelerate deterioration. Each Trip 1. Make sure all the exhaust clamps are in place and secure. What to do 2. Look for exhaust leaking from the exhaust system components evidenced by rust and/or black streaking, water leaks, or 1. Schedule regular engine and exhaust system maintenance corrosion or cracked fittings.

  • Page 30: Water Sports

    Navigational Aids Chart obstructions. 2. Make sure anyone who water skis is a competent The Navigational Aids Chart (located at the end of this section) contains swimmer. information about various signals, buoys, and warnings. Robalo 3. Be sure the skier is wearing a proper flotation device. A properly recommends you participate in a safe boating course to learn more designed ski vest will keep a stunned or unconscious person about navigating your boat safely. afloat. Robalo Boats, LLC.
  • Page 31  Replacement light bulbs  Ship‐to‐shore radio  Spare fuel and oil WARNING: Serious injury may result from para‐sailing, kiting,  Spare propeller with fastening hardware or similar water sports. Robalo Boats are not designed for  Spare set of spark plugs and ignition parts towing para‐sails, kites, or any other device designed to become  Tool kit airborne when towed behind a boat. Additional Equipment You should consider having additional equipment on board to help make your boating experience safer and more enjoyable. Some examples include the following: ...
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  • Page 33: Systems

    The drawings at the end of this chapter show the typical locations of NOTE: A fuse block near the helm has been provided with system equipment. additional accessory hookups. Consult your Robalo dealer for   additional DC power needs on your boat. NOTE: For location of items listed in this chapter, refer to the Note: The appropriate fuse or circuit breaker must be used.
  • Page 34 The battery installed in your boat by your Robalo dealer supplies your 2. To start the engine, place switch Number 1 position. With this boat with DC current for lights, engine starting, and accessories. When...
  • Page 35 AC/DC Converter and Battery Charger It is the boat owner’s responsibility to check for and replace damaged parts due to galvanic deterioration. Refer to your Robalo dealer to Your Robalo boat may have an optional battery charging system which investigate the source of stray corrosive currents. operates off 120 or 220 volt AC power from shore power system. Turn the charger on at the main cabin electrical panel whenever your boat is Sacrificial anodes are installed on the outdrive and trim tabs to protect connected to shore power to keep batteries fully charged. The AC‐to‐DC...

  • Page 36: Fuel Systems

    Your fuel tanks should be kept full of fuel whenever possible. This will reduce the amount of water condensation and reduce Inspect boat receptacles for any signs of deterioration, including cord the possibility of contamination. Robalo recommends not using fuel wear, loose connections, and signs of sparking or overheating and bent containing more than 10% alcohol by volume. or pitted blades. If there are any such signs, examine, correct, and test the equipment or replace it.

  • Page 37: Marine Sanitation Devices

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Marine Sanitation Devices The U.S. Coast Guard has also issued regulations requiring boats to have a sanitation system on board to control pollution. Wastes are to be stored in a holding tank or other device, such as a Porta‐Potti, until the Livewell Pump, Raw Water Pump, and Filter device can be pumped out and disposed of at a shore facility. Discharging Once the water pump switch is ON, the water pump supplies water this waste overboard is prohibited in most jurisdictions. Check with the under pressure to the raw water system. The filter keeps particles from Coast Guard regarding regulations in your area. entering the pump reservoir. Check the filter periodically and clean if necessary. A clogged filter may result in low water pressure to the...
  • Page 38 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Make sure all guests understand the operation of the VacuFlush® system and that the instruction label is easy to read and in plain sight. Refer to your VacuFlush® manual for complete information about the operation of the system. Overboard Discharge Important: Overboard discharge of untreated sewage within 12 miles of shore on the east coast and within 9 miles of shore on the west coast is prohibited by law. Check with the local authorities for proper discharge procedures in your area. If your boat is going to be used on inland waters, have your dealer seal the overboard discharge portion of your waste system.
  • Page 39 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE R160 Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...
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  • Page 41 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE R200 Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...
  • Page 42 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE R202EX Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...
  • Page 43 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE R222 Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...
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  • Page 45 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE R242 Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...
  • Page 46 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE R242EX  Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...
  • Page 47 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE R302 Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...

  • Page 48: Components

    Dashboard and Instrument Panel The compass indicates the direction or heading in which your boat is Instruments on the dashboard are important for monitoring the traveling. Have the compass calibrated by an experienced technician. See performance of your boat and alerting you to possible problems or the manufacturer’s instructions manual for details about proper causes of problems. operation and maintenance. Most Robalo boats are equipped with a Yamaha Instrument Operation. Please refer to the quick reference information at the end of this section for set up and usage instructions. For boats equipped with the Command Link Plus system, please see the component owner’s manual for CAUTION: Compass reading may be erroneous if compensator is not Command Link Plus provided by Yamaha. properly adjusted. Always make a deviation table and use it when navigating with a compass. Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...

  • Page 49: Windlass System

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Windlass System Keep all loose clothing and hair away from windlass when operating • Never us windlass to lift a person • Some models come equipped with a windlass option. Your anchor can be raised and lowered with the windlass by a toggle switch located at the Refer to owner’s manual packet for instructions and warranty helm or by two separate foot switches located at the bow of the boat. It is information. important to remember to use the anchor safety lanyard on the anchor chain when anchor is in fully retracted position. By attaching the lanyard Hydraulic Steering System (N/A on Robalo 160) clasp to one of the chain links, you are protecting your boat from any incidental damage from a swinging anchor. (Figure 4.1)

  • Page 50: Throttle

    The power trim system allows the operator to raise and lower the stern these combinations are and the type of vessel they are associated with. drive to adjust the drive angle while underway. It also allows the Robalo recommends participation in a “safe boating” course to learn operator to raise and lower the drive for trailering, beaching, and more about the various light combinations. operation in shallow water. Control your trim setting with the trim switch on the control handle. Section 5 discusses the importance of...

  • Page 51: Docking Lights

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE (white) light ON when anchored or moored, or to have the mast (white), Transom Shower port (red) and starboard (green) lights all ON while underway. Nothing is more luxurious than being able to rinse yourself off with fresh water after swimming or water skiing in salt water. An optional or Docking Lights standard transom shower, depending on model, is located at the Docking lights are available on select models. Halogen docking lights are transom and has pressurized water. Most showers have a push button used for safe night time docking, and are glare‐free because they mount...

  • Page 52: Underway

    Side supports should only be tight enough to keep the boat from leaning side to side. Any unnecessary pressure will damage the hull. Newer trailers have self‐adjusting side supports and a bow pad that can be easily adjusted. These eliminate the need for manually adjusting side supports and keel rollers every time you load your boat. Your Robalo dealer can help you select the best trailer for your boat. Inspect your trailer regularly to make sure the side supports are in good working condition. Check bolts securing rollers and supports from time to time to make sure they are tight.
  • Page 53 RATINGS VARY BY STATE AS WELL AS REQUIREMENTS FOR BRAKES. with all other aspects of owning and operating your boat, use common CHECK YOUR STATE REGULATIONS TO DETERMINE THE BRAKE sense and good judgment. REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR BOAT, MOTOR AND TRAILER PACKAGE. If you do not have experience backing a trailer, practice before you get ROBALO ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR THE TRAILER REQUIREMENTS into a confined public or private launch site. Take your trailer to an open SPECIFIC TO YOUR STATE. area and get accustomed to using it. If possible, take someone with you who knows how to back a trailer. The brake system is usually completely self‐contained on the trailer and no hook‐up is required to the towing vehicle. Brakes are either drum or...

  • Page 54: Launching And Loading

    Roller Trailers – Launching and Loading 5. Unfasten the boat bow safety chain. Hold the winch handle securely, reverse the winch lock and begin unwinding the line. Unwind it Robalo recommends you follow the trailer manufacturer’s guide‐ slowly and carefully. lines for launching and loading your boat. 6. On an average grade, the bunks on your trailer will allow your boat to gently slip back and float into the water. If your boat doesn’t immediately move, try unwinding about six inches of line, lock your winch and give the boat a push. Then unlock the winch and try again.

  • Page 55: Boarding Your Boat

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Bunk or Custom Trailers – Loading assembly to the right as if you were trying to turn the handlebars of a bicycle. Hold each assembly in this turned position and retighten the U‐ When loading, always prepare for the procedure prior to reaching the bolts and/or through bolts. ramp. If the ramp is busy, preparation will shorten the time it takes for you to get your boat out of the water. This repositioning of the roller assemblies should correct the misalignment of the boat on your trailer. If your boat goes toward the...

  • Page 56: Swim Platform And Boarding Ladder

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE When loading your gear on board your boat, remember to distribute the load evenly, keep the load low and do not overload. Always step onto the boat, never jump! Have someone on the dock pass your gear aboard. Secure all gear firmly so that it will not move or interfere with operation Correct of the boat. Balanced load: Gives maximum performance The way your passengers are seated and gear stowed in the boat affects your boat’s performance. Passengers should board the boat one at a time and find a seat. Passengers should remain seated during loading of gear Incorrect to maintain an even trim. Distribute your passengers and gear so that Overload forward: Causes boat to plow your boat is balanced side to side and front to rear (Figure 5.1) As the operator, you are responsible for the safety of your passengers. Incorrect Do not allow passengers to ride on the bow with feet hanging over Overload aft: Causes boat to porpoise •...
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  • Page 67: Fueling

    Also, make sure a fishing rod holder is not mistaken for a fuel fill Ethanol‐infused gasoline is widely available to today’s boater. However, plate. it may have harmful effects on marine engines and fuel delivery systems. Please refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual to find the 2. Your Robalo boat has fittings for filling the fuel tank on each side recommended type and grade of fuel for your engine as well as a better of the boat. Remove fuel fill plate. Insert the fuel supply nozzle. understanding of the effects of ethanol on your engine. Allow nozzle to stay in contact with fitting to prevent possible static‐produced sparks.

  • Page 68: Operating Your Boat

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Post‐Fueling Procedures The following information is only a general guide. Chapter 4 has specific starting instructions for boats with battery selector switches. Detailed When you have finished fueling, replace fuel fill cap and wash off any instructions are also in the engine owner’s manual. Be sure to read and fuel spillage around fuel fill area. Discard, in a safe place, any rags you follow all of those instructions. may have used to wipe off fuel spills. Open engine compartment and all hatches, windows, doors and Secure boat to the dock or mooring slip before attempting to start compartments closed during fueling. Inspect these areas for fuel engine. Keep boat secure until engine is running and warmed up.
  • Page 69 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE 7. Warm up a cold engine by running it at fast idle speed (as The maximum angle is commonly known as the “hump.” You should get over the hump as quickly as possible because visibility, handling, and recommended in engine manual) approximately one to two performance are limited until you do. Only a few seconds at full throttle minutes. should be needed; however, the way your boat is loaded, the wind, and sea conditions affect the time required. When the boat gets over the Leaving the Dock hump, it reaches its planing attitude. Then, accelerate until your boat...
  • Page 70 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Trimming Your Boat If the drive unit is angled out too far, your loaded boat will be sluggish in coming to plane. Once on plane, your boat will tend to porpoise. To Trim refers to the way a boat floats on the water. Your boat will work correct this motion, move the propeller inward to decrease the angle best when it is trimmed to run at an angle between 3 to 5 degrees to the between the drive shaft and the transom.

  • Page 71: Trim Tabs

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Very often, the optimum drive unit angle setting for the highest speed while carrying a light load will be just short of the porpoise point. However, such a setting is unsuitable when you have a heavy load or are pulling skiers. By reducing the drive angle, you will find it easier to maneuver the boat and to pull skiers to the surface.

  • Page 72: Anchoring Your Boat

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Additional Underway Information  Always be aware of local laws on noise limits. Noise means engine noise, radio noise or even yelling by people on your boat. Good seamanship demands that you operate your boat quietly so as not to infringe on the rights of others. Don’t use thru‐hull exhaust unless you are well offshore WARNING: Check behind you before coming OFF plane. Many accidents Figure 5.5 Trim Tab Operation occur each year as a result of a driver coming off plane while being followed by a boat that is unable to slow down in time to avoid collision. Once the control box is turned on in the test mode, the boat operator can turn the control box off by holding down all four buttons on the key pad simultaneously.  You are responsible for any damage or injury caused by your boat’s wake. Observe “No Wake” speed zone warnings. Operate Important: If the control box is turned on in the test mode and...
  • Page 73 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Use a burying anchor, such as a Danforth or plow anchor, which grips into the bottom and holds your boat secure. Holding power should be more important than weight. For anchoring in relatively quiet waters, WARNING: Keep anchor secure while underway to prevent damage or you can use a mushroom anchor as an alternative. injury if boat’s attitude changes suddenly. The length of the anchor line should be six to eight times the depth of the water to ensure that the anchor bites into the bottom. The bottom end of...

  • Page 74: Mooring Your Boat

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE To dock a boat to the starboard side: stretch is an advantage, but it tends to shrink whenever it gets wet. Nylon rope is strong and elastic. Because of its elasticity, it works well 1. Approach at an angle approximately 45 degrees to the dock. for mooring lines and anchor lines. Rope made of high tensile strength 2. When the bow is within a few feet of the dock, bring the stern polyester fibers like Dacron™ is just about as strong as nylon rope, but alongside the dock by turning hard to port. it does not stretch. Kevlar rope is strong and does not stretch, but it is 3. Turn to starboard and, at idle speed, put the engine in reverse to quite expensive. Polypropylene rope tends to deteriorate rapidly when bring the stern closer to the dock.

  • Page 75: Preventive Maintenance And Repair

    3. Check oil level after adding oil. product manuals for detailed information. Note: Robalo Boats recommends that you use a funnel when you Engine add oil to prevent spillage and to help keep your engine free of Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed information about...

  • Page 76: Tune Up

    However, factors such as altitude, The fuel system must be inspected frequently and maintained regularly. temperature, load, bottom growth, and propeller condition can affect Check for leaks and/or vapors and repair any problems immediately. your boat’s performance. Consult your Robalo dealer regarding your Keep fuel tank filled during the boating season to prevent moisture from specific performance requirements. condensing in the tank.

  • Page 77: Steering System

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Steering System 1. Check all hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks. Make sure no lines and hoses rub against other parts and or come into contact with any extremely hot parts. Tighten all fittings and clamps as required. 2. Check all bolts for tightness WARNING: Gasoline or vapors in bilge can explode. Remove all sources 3. Check the steering fluid level in the helm. of ignition. Do not start engine, repair immediately. 4. Replace any hoses showing signs of wear and remove the cause or re‐route hoses. 5. Check fittings and seal locations for leaks, damage, and service as necessary Consult your Robalo dealer regarding all repairs or replacement parts.

  • Page 78: Interior And Exterior Care

    The following information will help you keep the interior and exterior Waxing the gelcoat surface regularly will help prevent soiling and of your boat in tip‐top shape. If you need more specific information, preserve its luster. Robalo recommends a fiberglass wax that fills the contact your Robalo dealer. gelcoat pores. Chemicals in fiberglass wax screen out harmful ultraviolet rays that cause fading of the gelcoat color.

  • Page 79: Hull Bottom Maintenance

    Make sure bottom surface is completely dry. quality barrier coating. Failure to do so will void your hull blister  warranty. Your Robalo dealer can recommend the best barrier coating Apply new coat of bottom paint. product for your boat. Allow new bottom paint to dry 24 to 36 hours. Never attempt to haul, Never use wire brushes, scouring pads, or other abrasive materials or paint, and launch on the same day.

  • Page 80: Windshield And Portholes

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Windshield and Portholes Seats Coverings and Vinyl Clean windshield safety glass with a glass cleaner or ammonia water; Because seat coverings and trim are made of expandable vinyl, extreme then rinse with plenty of clear water. temperatures have little effect on them. Important: Solvents can penetrate glass or porthole surfaces and Note: Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning and cause hazing. Hazing obstructs visibility. Never use acetone, benzene, seat covering and removing stains. These recommendations carbon tetrachloride, lacquer thinner or similar solvents to clean include the proper cleaning methods and cleaning agents.
  • Page 81 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Canvas (Weathering Coverings) The canvas, or weather coverings, is 100% acrylic yarn. Besides its resistance to mildew, rot and weather, canvas also resists industrial pollutants and the effects of ultraviolet light from the sun. Canvas is breathable and, therefore, is not waterproof. Mooring covers are waterproof.

  • Page 82: Winterizing And Storage

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Winterizing and Storage This chapter tells you how to winterize and store your Robalo boat in  If using any boat lifting device other than slings, position lifting regions where temperatures fall below freezing. If you keep your boat in device so as not to put pressure on any underwater hull an area not requiring winter storage, Robalo recommends you perform component including trim tabs.

  • Page 83: Systems And Components

    Clean outside battery case, terminals, and battery clamps with a information on winterization. baking soda and water solution. Do not allow solution to enter battery cells. Note: Robalo strongly recommends having a qualified dealer  Clean battery posts and clamps with fi ne grit emery cloth. Use a perform winterization procedures for your boat.

  • Page 84: Recommissioning

    2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE Recommissioning NOTE: For detailed information on recommissioning your boat’s systems and equipment, refer to the owner’s manual for each sys‐ tem or component. 1. Inspect, visually and by smelling, the fuel system and all associated components for proper connections, wear, leaks, or other damage and needed repair. Important: Inspection of the fuel system at recommissioning is very important. We cannot overemphasize our concern for your safety.

  • Page 85: Warranty

    Structurally Defective: The presence of a defect in material or workmanship that causes the hull to be unsafe or unfit for use under normal operating conditions. Original Purchaser: Consumer(s) who purchase a new Robalo boat, retail, from an authorized Robalo dealer. Subsequent Purchaser: Purchaser(s) who acquire a used Robalo boat from the Original Purchaser, or an authorized Robalo dealer, as evidenced by a Bill of Sale and an Ownership Transfer Record completed by the original retail purchaser/ dealer. Date of Delivery: The date that the new boat was actually delivered to the first retail purchaser. Demonstrator Boat: An untitled /unregistered boat with 20 or more hours usage. Fair Market Value: Defined by www.nadaguides.com “Average Retail” as of the date of the Owner’s claim. THE WARRANTIES ORIGINAL OWNER TEN YEAR LIMITED STRUCTURAL HULL WARRANTY Subject to the conditions, exclusions and limitations set forth below, Robalo warrants to only the Original Purchaser of a new Robalo boat that either Robalo or its authorized dealer will, at Robalo’s option, repair the fiberglass hull manufactured by Robalo if it is found to be Structurally Defective for a period of ten (10) years after the date of delivery. Robalo’s obligation to repair a hull is limited to the fair market value of the owner’s boat as of the date of the owner’s claim. Robalo Boats, LLC. https://www.boat-manuals.com/ www.robalo.com...
  • Page 86 Please note that coverage under any of these other independent warranties is contingent upon your compliance with the warranty registration requirements of the manufacturer of such item. CONDITIONS TO COVERAGE In addition to any other conditions to coverage contained herein, the responsibility of Robalo under each of the foregoing limited warranties is also subject to the following conditions: (1) The owner must first notify the dealer from whom the boat was purchased of any claim under this warranty within the applicable warranty period and within thirty (30) days after the defect is or should have been discovered.
  • Page 87 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES VS. FACTORY WARRANTY COVERAGE Robalo Dealers are responsible for keeping inventory in new condition at all times prior to sale of the boat. Any damage that occurs to a boat in a dealer’s inventory from weathering, theft, vandalism or failure to adequately protect the boat from environmental conditions will not be covered under any Robalo factory warranty. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable State law, any lawsuit with respect to any breach of warranty claim seeking revocation of acceptance or rescission, whether express or implied, must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action has occurred regardless of the time remaining in the warranty period under the Limited Warranty. LIMITATION OF COVERAGE FOR AGED INVENTORY Robalo reserves the right to modify the warranty on any boat based on the amount of time the boat has remained in dealer inventory. Items that are affected by the passage of time may be voided from the warranty. Such items may include, but are not limited to cosmetic issues such as oxidation of gel, fading of plastics, deterioration of vinyl, deterioration of canvas, deterioration of isinglass, drying of rubber seals / caulking, and corrosion of metal parts. Component warranties may be limited based on availability of replacement parts. Robalo applies the following policy so that customer’s may fully understand the nature of their warranty prior to purchasing the boat: Invoice Date (to dealer) Warranty Status < 2 years Full Written Warranty Applies 2 to 3 years Warranty based on inspection of boat condition. Warranty for cockpit upholstery, canvas, and gel coat...
  • Page 88 2019 ROBALO CENTER CONSOLE LIMITATION OF REMEDIES (1) Robalo’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the cost of repair of the warranted item or replacement thereof, at Robalo’s sole option, when returned prepaid to Robalo or other point of repair authorized by Robalo. (2) Robalo is not liable for loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, economic loss, commercial loss or any consequential, incidental, general and/or special damages. (3) Robalo reserves the right to use refurbished, repaired, reconditioned, or remanufactured products or parts in the warranty repair or replacement process. Any such products and parts will be comparable in performance and function to the original part and shall only be warranted for the...
  • Page 89 LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. OTHER THAN THOSE LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN, ROBALO MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY COMPONENT OF THE BOAT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO SUCH COMPONENT, AS SET FORTH ABOVE.
  • Page 90 Signature Signature To register the transfer, the second purchaser must mail the following to Robalo Warranty Transfer, P. O. Drawer 928, Nashville, GA 31639 no later than thirty (30) days after the purchase from the original purchaser: (1) An Ownership Transfer Record completed by the original purchaser and the subsequent owner; (2) A copy of the bill of sale or other evidence of purchase of the boat from the original purchaser, including the model and hull identification number; and, (3) the warranty transfer fee as follows:...

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