Bayliner 160 Bowrider Owner's Manual Supplement
Bayliner 160 Bowrider Owner's Manual Supplement

Bayliner 160 Bowrider Owner's Manual Supplement

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  • Page 2 This document discloses subject matter in which Bayliner has proprietary rights. The information and design disclosed herein were originated by and are the prop- erty of Bayliner. Neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right to reproduce, copy, alter or disclose the document or any part thereof, any information contained therein, or to construct boats or any item from it, except by written permission from or written agreement with Bayliner.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard

    • 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.
  • Page 6: Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature

    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;...
  • Page 7: Qualified Maintenance

    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: •...
  • Page 8: Safety Standards

    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.
  • Page 9: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    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.
  • Page 10: Where & How Co Can Accumulate

    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.
  • Page 11: Co Checklists

    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.
  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Product Specifications 160

    160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Product Specifications Overall Bridge Draft Draft Fuel Clearance Beam Length (Drive Up) (Drive Down) Capacity 16' 2" 3' 5" 7' 2" 1' 2" 2' 7" 18 Gallons Overall Bridge Draft Draft Fuel Clearance Beam...
  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Locations

    160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views BILGE PUMP DRAIN STARBOARD HULLSIDE BOW EYE DASH DRAIN PORT HULLSIDE MOTOR WELL DRAINS TRANSOM STERN EYES GARBOARD DRAIN PLUG...
  • Page 14: 160 Deck View

    Chapter 3: Locations 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement 160 Deck View CUP HOLDERS LIGHT CLEAT GRAB HANDLE CUP HOLDER HORN DASH GRAB SHIFTER HANDLE GRAB HANDLE CUP HOLDER ALL-ROUND LIGHT CUP HOLDER GRAB HANDLE ALL-ROUND LIGHT SOCKET CLEAT GRAB HANDLE...
  • Page 15: 180 Deck View

    160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Locations 180 Deck View GRAB LIGHT HANDLES CLEAT CUP HOLDERS HORN SHIFT/THROTTLE LEVER ALL-ROUND LIGHT CUP HOLDER CLEAT ALL-ROUND LIGHT SOCKET GRAB HANDLE CLEAT BOARDING LADDER CLEAT MOTOR WELL BOOT MOTOR WELL DECK PLATE VENTED FUEL FILL...
  • Page 16: 160 & 180 Helm View

    Chapter 3: Locations 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement 160 & 180 Helm View ACCESSORY PUSH-TO-RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS IGNITION VOLTMETER, SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE, ANCHOR NAVIGATION BILGE SWITCH HORN & OIL PRESSURE GAUGE LIGHT LIGHT PUMP & FUEL GAUGE...
  • Page 17: Component Locations

    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:...
  • Page 18 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:...
  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine

    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! •...
  • Page 20: Fuel Fill & Vent

    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. •...
  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Controls & Gauges Steering

    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!
  • Page 22: Gauges

    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. •...
  • Page 23: Chapter 6: Plumbing

    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.
  • Page 24: Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

    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: •...
  • Page 25: Canvas (If Equipped)

    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.
  • Page 26: Canvas Care

    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.
  • Page 27: Chapter 8: Entertainment System

    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.
  • Page 28: Chapter 9: Convertible Seats

    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.
  • Page 29: Chapter 10: Lights

    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.
  • Page 30: Chapter 11: Electrical System

    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.
  • Page 31: 12-Volt Dc System

    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.
  • Page 32: Electrical Routings

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Electrical Routings 160 Deck Electrical Harnesses NOTE: VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF DECK ENGINE PLUG ALL-ROUND LIGHT SOCKET BILGE PLUG SHIFTER & KILL SWITCH HORN BATTERY DASH PLUGS BOW LIGHT...
  • Page 33: 180 Deck Electrical Harnesses

    160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System 180 Deck Electrical Harnesses NOTE: VIEW IS OF UNDERSIDE OF DECK ENGINE BILGE PLUG PLUG ALL-ROUND LIGHT SOCKET BATTERY SHIFTER & KILL SWITCH DASH PLUGS HORN PORT SPEAKER STEREO, MP3 JACK &...
  • Page 34: 160 Hull Electrical Harness

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 160 & 180 Bowriders • Owner’s Manual Supplement 160 Hull Electrical Harness DECK PLUG BILGE PUMP FUEL TANK SENDER 180 Hull Electrical Harness DECK PLUG BILGE PUMP FUEL TANK SENDER...
  • Page 35: Important Records

    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...
  • Page 36: Float Plan

    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...
  • Page 37 160 & 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)
  • Page 38 Owner’s Notes...
  • Page 40 Part Number 2030497 Bayliner • 17825 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • 360-435-5571...

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