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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 6: Plumbing Dealer Service Deck Drains Warranty Information Bilge Pump Boating Experience Bilge Pump Testing Autofloat Switch Testing: Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature Inspecting Bilge Pump& Clearing Debris: Propeller Qualified Maintenance Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Special Care For Moored Boats Cleats and Tow Eyes Safety Standards...
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Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan- gerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read all warnings carefully and fol- low all safety instructions.
• Bayliner offers a Limited Warranty on each new Bayliner purchased through an authorized Bayliner dealer. • A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet. • If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Bayliner dealer or call 360-435-8957 for a copy.
Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engine should reach, but not exceed its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied. Immediately contact your local Bayliner dealer if: • The engine cannot reach its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;...
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Qualified Maintenance WA R N I N G ! To maintain the safety of your boat, allow ONLY trained personnel to work on, or change, in any way, the: •...
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Safety Standards D A N G E R ! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your boat NOT designed for such use.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Carbon Monoxide (CO) D A N G E R ! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Where & How CO Can Accumulate Stationary conditions that increase CO accumulations include: A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burning B. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its device when boat is moored in a confined space.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! CO Checklists Trip Checklist Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your boat. Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate. When docked, or rafted with another boat, be aware of exhaust emissions from the other boat.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Locations Component Locations 12-Volt Accessory Outlet - (180 Only): 12-VOLT OUTLET • Located next to the MP3 jack and stereo on the port dash. SHIFTER/ STEREO THROTTLE LEVER MP3 JACK 12-VOLT OUTLET Accessory Push-To-Reset Circuit Breakers:...
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Chapter 3: Locations 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Bilge Pump: • Located in the bilge under the motor well. • Access is through the motor well deck plate. FUEL FILL DECK FITTING Fuel Fill Deck Fitting: • Located on the port aft corner of the deck. MOTOR WELL DECK PLATE Fuel Tank:...
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 4: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine Read the engine operation and maintenance manuals before starting or doing any maintenance on the engine. Fuel System WA R N I N G ! FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OPEN FLAME HAZARD! •...
Chapter 4: Propulsion & Related Systems 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fuel Fill & Vent • The fuel fill fitting is marked "Gas". • If you have problems filling the fuel tank, see if the fuel fill hose or fuel tank vent hose is kinked or collapsed. •...
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Controls & Gauges Steering • This boat features a rack-and-pinion cable steering system. • Boat steering is not self centering. • Refer to the engine manual for more steering system details. Shift/Throttle Control WA R N I N G ! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Chapter 5: Controls & Gauges 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Gauges Cleaning Gauges C A U T I O N PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels. •...
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Deck Drains • Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Bilge Pump N O T I C E Discharge of oil, oil waste, or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats and Tow Eyes WA R N I N G ! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift the boat using the bow and stern eyes or the cleats. Carefully read the section on towing in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual before: •...
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Canvas (If Equipped) C A U T I O N PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! Take down and securely stow ALL canvas before transporting your boat by road. 160 Bimini Top (If Equipped) 1.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Canvas Care • After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the canvas with cold freshwater. • Before stowing, let the canvas air-dry completely. • The canvas can be rolled or folded for stowage. Cleaning the Canvas C A U T I O N NEVER use detergents when washing the canvas.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: Entertainment System Audio System (If Equipped) N O T I C E AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engine is running. Read the instruction manual for your boat’s audio system before using.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Convertible Seats Sleeper Seats (180 Only) • The sleeper seats can be adjusted fore and aft in the upright, operating position. • The seat bottoms adjust into backrests when the seats are in the lounge position. Operating Positions To slide the seat forward: 1.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Lights Care and Maintenance All of the lights installed on your boat are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may periodically occur for a variety of reasons: 1.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System D A N G E R ! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC System Battery The battery supplies electricity for lights, 12-Volt accessories, and engine and starting. The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, provides battery care and maintenance instructions.
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Important Records Selling Dealer Key Numbers Name Of Dealership Ignition Other Address Electronics Phone/FAX/E-mail Manufacturer Model Name/Number Sales Manager Serial Number Service Manager Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number...
160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Float Plan Before going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled. Description of Boat Persons Onboard Registration/Documentation Number...
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160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Marine Radio (Yes/No) Type Frequencies Departing From Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (Yes/No) Departure Date Departure Time Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Stopover 1 Water (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No)
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