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380 LXF
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Scout Boats Inc.
2531 Hwy 78 West
Summerville, SC 29483
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  • Page 1 380 LXF Owner’s Manual Scout Boats Inc. 2531 Hwy 78 West Summerville, SC 29483 https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 2 Rev 0 Print Date 8/10/2017 https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ......................9 BOAT INFORMATION ......................11 SPECIFICATIONS .......................12 CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS ...................13 OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S INFORMATION ................15 SCOUT LIMITED WARRANTY ....................17 SCOUT WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER ..............19 Chapter 1: Safety Information 1.1 General ........................21 1.2 Engine Alarms ......................21 1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ....................21 1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................21 1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..................22...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 4: Helm Control Systems 4.1 General ........................47 4.2 Engine Throttle & Shift Controls ..................47 4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ....................50 4.4 Engine Power Tilt & Trim ....................50 4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................51 4.6 Steering System ......................52 4.7 Joystick Controls ......................53 4.8 Trim Tabs ........................54 4.9 Bow Thruster (Optional) ....................55 4.10 Control Systems Maintenance ..................56...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 8: Raw Water System 8.1 General ........................105 8.2 Raw Water System Operation ..................106 8.3 Baitwell ........................107 8.4 Air Conditioner Cooling Pump ..................108 8.5 SeaKeeper Cooling Pump ...................108 8.6 Generator Raw Water Supply ..................108 8.7 Raw Water System Maintenance ..................109 Chapter 9: Drainage Systems 9.1 General ........................111...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 13: Routine Maintenance 13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck .....................157 13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures ................160 13.3 Interior .........................162 13.4 Engines & Fuel ......................162 13.5 Bilge ........................163 13.6 Drainage System .....................163 Chapter 14: Seasonal Maintenance 14.1 Storage and Lay-up ....................165 14.2 Freshwater System Winterizing .................167 14.3 Raw Water System Winterizing ..................168 14.4 Drainage &...
  • Page 7 Appendix C: Maintenance Log ......................191 Appendix D: Boating Accident Report ....................197 Appendix E: Float Plan ........................201 Appendix F: Troubleshooting Guide ......................203 https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 8 NOTES https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Your Scout manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure the safe op- eration and maintenance of your boat. These instructions are in the form of CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER and NOTICE statements. The following definitions apply: CAUTION HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND...
  • Page 10 SAFETY INFORMATION S.O.S SAVE OUR SEAS Scout Boats has made a commitment to quality since the very begin- ning. More importantly, we’ve also made a commitment to saving our natural resources. Our boating and fishing waters are beautiful but often abused and neglected. With care, we can turn the tide in favor of preserving our shinning seas for generations to come.

  • Page 11: Boat Information

    BOAT INFORMATION Please fill out the following information section and leave it in your Scout Owner’s Manual. This in- formation will be important for you and Scout service personnel to know, if and when you may need to call Scout for technical assistance or service. BOAT MODEL: HULL SERIAL #:...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Hull Length Overall _________________________________________________ 38’ 6” / 11.7 m Beam _____________________________________________________________ 12’ 1” / 3.7 m Dry Weight ____________________________________________________ 7,164 lbs / 3,250 kg Dry Weight W/O Engines (approx) ________________________________ 14,500 lbs / 6,577 kg Dry Weight W/ Triple Yamaha 350’S (approx) ________________________16,870 lbs / 7,652 kg Dry Weight W/ Quad Yamaha 300’S (approx) ________________________16,820 lbs / 7,629 kg Dry Weight W/ Triple Mercury 350’S (approx) ________________________16,504 lbs / 7,486 kg Dry Weight W/ Quad Mercury 300’S (approx) ________________________17,040 lbs / 7,729 kg...

  • Page 13: Certifications & Specifications

    To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the Interna- tional Organization for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are providing the following information. Manufacturer: Scout Boats Name: 2531 Hwy 78 West Address:...
  • Page 14 NOTES https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 15: Owner's / Operator's Information

    OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S INFORMATION Warranty and Warranty Registration Cards The Scout Limited Warranty Statement is included with your boat. It has been written to be clearly stated and easily understood. If you have any questions after reading the warranty, please con- tact Scout Customer Service.
  • Page 16 • If you are away from home, or your selling as outlined in the Scout Boats Limited Warranty dealer is not an authorized Yamaha dealer, Statement. use the following toll-free numbers to find the nearest Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 17: Scout Limited Warranty

    In order to receive warranty service, the selling dealer must register the boat on www.dealerscircle.com, and the purchaser must take his/her boat to an authorized Scout Boats, Inc. dealer. Depending on the nature of the claim, Scout Boats, Inc. may require the boat to be returned to our factory at 2531 Highway 78 West, Summerville, SC 29483, in which case all transportation, haul-out, and/or loading charges shall be prepaid and the sole responsibility of the original purchaser.
  • Page 18 Scout Boats, Inc. within 10 days of sale of his/her boat to the new owner. A notarized bill of sale and a $100 administration fee payable to Scout Boats, Inc. must also be included with the notification of customer’s intent to re-sell his/her boat.

  • Page 19: Scout Warranty Registration Transfer

    SCOUT WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER ARRANTY  EGISTRATION  RANSFER  DATE  ____________________________  HULL IDENTIFICATION NO. SLP ____________________________________________________________  DATE OF PURCHASE  ____________________________________________________________________  NEW OWNER’S NAME  __________________________________________________________________  ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________  CITY  _____________________________________________  STATE____________  ZIP___________  EMAIL ________________________________________  PHONE  _______________________________  BRAND OF ENGINE_________________________________  HORSEPOWER______________________  I agree to the warranty terms and conditions pursuant to my particular model year boat.  ______________________________________________  SIGNATURE  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐  PREVIOUS OWNER’S NAME  _____________________________________________________________  ADDRESS  ____________________________________________________________________________  CITY ______________________________________________  STATE_____________  ZIP__________  EMAIL  ________________________________________  PHONE  ______________________________  ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE ...
  • Page 20 NOTES https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 21: Safety Information

    Chapter 1: Safety Information 1.1 General Your boat and outboard engines have been equipped with safety equipment designed to en- hance the safe operation of the boat and to meet U.S. Coast Guard safety standards. The Coast Guard or state, county and municipal law enforce- ment agencies require certain additional accessory safety equipment on each boat.

  • Page 22: Required Safety Equipment

    Safety Equipment Visual Distress Signals Notice: You should carry an extra stop switch lan- All boats used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, yard and instruct at least one other crew territorial seas and those waters connected di- member on the operation of the stop switch rectly to them, must be equipped with Coast Guard and location of the extra lanyard.

  • Page 23: Bilge & Fuel Fires

    Safety Equipment • Electric Distress Light (Night use only) Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety The electric distress light is accepted for Tips For Recreational Boats” pamphlet or visit the night use only and must automatically flash U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety web site, www. the international SOS distress signal.

  • Page 24: Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System

    Safety Equipment 1.7 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS AND DANGEROUS. ALL ENGINES, GENERATORS AND FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES EXHAUST CARBON MONOXIDE (CO). DIRECT AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS.

  • Page 25: First Aid

    Safety Equipment Typical First Aid Kit to carbon monoxide into fresh air immediately. 1.8 First Aid Never disable the CO detector because you think It is the operator’s responsibility to be familiar the alarm may be false. Always contact the detec- with the proper first-aid procedures and be able tor manufacturer or your local fire department for to care for minor injuries or illnesses of your pas-...

  • Page 26: Additional Safety Equipment

    Safety Equipment In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard There are specific frequencies to use in an emer- can provide assistance in obtaining medical advice gency. The VHF emergency channel is 16 in for treatment of serious injuries or illness. If you the United States.
  • Page 27 Safety Equipment Caution and warning labels must remain legible for 1.10 Caution & Warning Labels the safety of you and your passengers. If a label The caution and warning labels shown are ex- becomes missing or damaged it must be replaced. amples of the labels that could be on your boat.
  • Page 28 NOTES https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Chapter 2: Operation boat as well. Always modify the boat speed in ac- 2.1 General cordance with the sea conditions, boat traffic and Before you start the engines on your Scout, you weather conditions. should have become familiar with the various component systems and their operation and have Remember, it is the operator’s responsibility to performed a “Pre-Cruise System Check.”...
  • Page 30 Operation Overtaking Situations When one motor boat is overtaking another mo- tor boat, the boat that is being passed has the right-of-way. The overtaking boat must make the adjustments necessary to provide clearance for a safe passage of the other vessel. The boats should sound the appropriate signals.
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  • Page 32: Pre-Cruise Check

    Operation • Have a tool kit aboard. The kit should include 2.3 Pre-Cruise Check the following basic tools: Before Starting the Engines: • Check the weather forecast and sea conditions Hammer Electrician’s tape before leaving the dock. Decide if the planned cruise can be made safely.

  • Page 33: Operating Your Boat

    Operation 2.4 Operating Your Boat WARNING After Starting the Engines: • Visibly check the engines to be sure there are DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY no apparent water, fuel or oil leaks. A S S E M B L E D. K E E P A L L FA S T E N E R S T I G H T. K E E P ADJUSTMENTS ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.

  • Page 34: Docking, Anchoring & Mooring

    Operation • As different types of engines are used to • Turn off all electrical equipment except the power the boat, have the dealer describe the automatic bilge pumps. operating procedures for your boat. For more • If you are going to leave the boat for a long instructions on “How To Operate The Boat,”...
  • Page 35 Operation Maneuvering to a Dock or Slip Notice: Your boat is equipped with triple or quad After Bow Spring Cleat engines and electronic control systems. Stern Cleat Depending on the control system options Bow Cleat selected, the following conditions could apply that will affect the handling of your boat as you maneuver to the dock: Securing The Boat Along Side A Dock (Typical)
  • Page 36 Operation Securing Dock Lines untie it. Back the boat away from the mooring until you can see the buoy. Move the boat slowly Securing a boat that is tied along side the dock away from the mooring. typically requires a bow and stern line and two spring lines.

  • Page 37: Controls, Steering Or Propulsion System Failure

    DANGER maximum power settings when running without one engine. THE MOORING CLEATS ON SCOUT BOATS ARE NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE USED FOR TOWING CAUTION PURPOSES. THESE CLEATS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AS MOORING CLEATS FOR SECURING THE BOAT TO A DOCK, PIER, ETC.

  • Page 38: Flooding Or Capsizing

    Operation someone is in the tower. Remember, weight in WARNING the tower raises the boat’s center of gravity and the boat’s motion is greatly exaggerated for the R U N N I N G A G R O U N D C A N C A U S E S E R I O U S I N J U RY person in a tower.

  • Page 39: Teak Surfing

    Operation The following is a list of safety precautions WARNING for tower operation: • Do not operate the boat from the tower in G O O D C O M M O N S E N S E, J U D G M E N T A N D E X T R E M E rough sea conditions.

  • Page 40: Trash Disposal

    TRAILER BUNKS AND PADS ARE ADJUSTED SO THEY ARE NOT PUTTING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON THE LIFTING You should contact your dealer or the Scout Boats STRAKES AND ARE PROVIDING ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR THE HULL. HULL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER TRAILER Customer Service Department if you are planning SUPPORT IS NOT COVERED BY THE SCOUT WARRANTY.

  • Page 41: Propulsion System

    Chapter 3: Propulsion System 3.1 General Your Scout is designed to be powered with 4-cycle outboard motors. Each engine is equipped with an oil sump in the crankcase that must be kept full of the type of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer.

  • Page 42: Engine Lubrication

    Propulsion System tors as high as possible. This will decrease the CAUTION risk of marine growth around the cooling inlets, propeller and exhaust ports and damage from NEVER RUN AN OUTBOARD MOTOR WITHOUT WATER galvanic corrosion. FLOWING TO THE WATER PUMP. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE WATER IMPELLER OR ENGINE COULD RESULT.
  • Page 43 Propulsion System Notice: Before changing propellers to correct boat performance problems, be sure other factors such as engine tuning, bottom and running gear growth, etc. are not the source of per- formance changes. Always be sure the load conditions are those normally experienced, before changing propellers.

  • Page 44: Engine Instrumentation

    Some or all of the following gauges may be save them from serious costly damage. present. Most Scout boats are equipped with Yamaha en- Tachometers gines and Command Link Plus LCD multifunction ®...
  • Page 45 Propulsion System Speedometer Yamaha Command Link Plus speedometers can ® indicate boat speed via the engine pickup or an optional GPS or depth sounder triducer, if these options are installed in your boat. Refer to the engine gauge and electronics operating manuals for more information on the speedometer options available for your boat.
  • Page 46 Propulsion System Compass All boats are equipped with a compass on the top of the instrument panel. The compass cannot be adjusted accurately at the factory as it must be compensated for the influence of the electrical equipment and electronics unique to your boat. Therefore, the compass should be adjusted by a professional after the electronics and additional electrical accessories are installed and before op-...

  • Page 47: Helm Control Systems

    Chapter 4: Helm Control Systems 4.1 General The helm controls consist of three systems: the engine throttle and shift controls, the steering system and the trim tab control switches. These systems provide the operator with the ability to control the direction and attitude of the boat from the helm station.
  • Page 48 Helm Control Systems be used to operate the boat on the two remaining engines or just the center engine, if it is available. When only the port and starboard engines are selected, the port lever will control the port engine and starboard lever controls the starboard engine.
  • Page 49 Helm Control Systems The most common features activated or monitored by the keypad are: • Starter lockout, which prevents the engine from being started in gear. • Gear lockout, which allows engine RPM to be advanced in neutral safely. • Battery voltage warning indicator that warns the operator of high or low voltage supplied to the system (audible alarm).

  • Page 50: Neutral Safety Switch

    Helm Control Systems 4.3 Neutral Safety Switch Every control system has a neutral safety switch incorporated into it. This device prohibits an en- gine from being started while the shift lever is in any position other than the neutral position. If the engine will not start, slight movement of the shift lever may be necessary to locate the neutral position and disengage the safety cutout switch.

  • Page 51: Engine Stop Switch

    Helm Control Systems of the outboards within the first 20 range of travel. This is the range used while operating your boat on plane. The term “tilt” is generally used when referring to adjusting the outboards further up for shallow water operation or trailering. Some control systems provide a means to set the engine trim angle to automatically adjust accord- ing to the engine speed.

  • Page 52: Steering System

    Helm Control Systems 4.6 Steering System Power Assist Hydraulic Steering Power assisted steering systems on triple engine boats without the joystick option are hydraulic and comprised of two hydraulic circuits: a manual sys- tem, which is the control element and a hydraulic power assist pump, which is the working element.

  • Page 53: Joystick Controls

    Helm Control Systems Typical Yamaha Triple Engine Electronic Controlled Steering For safety and improved tight quarter maneuver- ing, the controlling software on most systems senses engine speed and adjusts maximum steer- ing angle and steering wheel resistance to preset limits as the engine speed increases or decreases. The steering angles and steering wheel resistance at specific engine speeds are programed into the system at the factory and are not adjustable.

  • Page 54: Trim Tabs

    Helm Control Systems activated, the boat moves in the direction the joystick is pushed with the engine speed increas- ing the further the stick is pushed, up to preset limits. Turning the knob on the top of the joy- stick rotates the boat in the direction the knob is turned.

  • Page 55: Bow Thruster (Optional)

    Helm Control Systems direction, move the trim tabs to achieve a level side to side running attitude being careful not to over trim. After depressing a trim tab switch, always wait a few seconds for the change in the trim plane to take effect.

  • Page 56: Control Systems Maintenance

    Helm Control Systems When new or after repairs, hydraulic steering 4.10 Control Systems Maintenance systems may need to have all air purged from the Control Maintenance system. Only use hydraulic steering fluid recom- Periodic inspection of the control systems and all mended by the steering system manufacturer.
  • Page 57 Helm Control Systems and clean marine growth from the actuators and planes. There are two trim tab pumps located in the stern mechanical systems compartment. The fluid level should be checked often. Keep the fluid level be- tween the marks on the trim tab pump reservoirs. The trim tabs are attached to the bonding sys- tem and each tab is equipped with an anode to prevent galvanic corrosion when the boat is salt...
  • Page 58 NOTES https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 59: Fuel System

    Chapter 5: Fuel System 5.1 General The Gasoline fuel system used in Scout boats is designed to meet or exceed the emission control standards of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Boating Industry Association and the American Boat and Yacht Council in effect at the time of manufacture.

  • Page 60: Outboard Engine Fuel System

    Fuel System Triple Engine Fuel System - Stbd Engine Fuel Filter, Primer Triple Engine Fuel System - Port & Center Engine Fuel Filters Bulbs & Fuel Selector Valve & Primer Bulbs automatic shutoff valve on the marina fuel pump CAUTION nozzle to prevent the tank from being overfilled and/or fuel from being ejected from the fuel fill/ vent fitting.
  • Page 61 Fuel System The valves are labeled Starboard Tank and Center Tank or Port tank and Center Tank, depending on the engine. The labels refer to the tank the valve draws fuel from. If a supply problem should oc- cur in one of the fuel tanks, the engines can be temporarily operated from another fuel tank by turning the valves to select the desired tank.

  • Page 62: Diesel Generator Fuel System

    Fuel System Notice: CAUTION The procedure to prime the fuel system on outboard engines is specific to the type and W H E N E M E R G E N C Y F U E L TA N K S E L E C T I O N S A R E model of engines on your boat.
  • Page 63 Fuel System Diesel Fuel Fill Diesel Generator Fuel Filter Location Behind Sound Shield Access Panel Notice: Do not allow the generator to sit unused for an extended period with the fuel tank less than full. Changes in temperature and weather conditions can cause condensation in diesel fuel tanks that are less than 3/4 full.

  • Page 64: Fueling Instructions

    Fuel System 5.4 Fueling Instructions WARNING WARNING GASOLINE FUEL VAPORS THAT ACCUMULATE IN THE BILGE, AFT SYSTEMS ROOM, MID EQUIPMENT ROOM OR CABIN WHILE FUELING CAN EXPLODE!! FUEL VAPORS FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE. BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN ACCUMULATE IF THEY THE FUEL TANKS.

  • Page 65: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System To fill the fuel tank, follow this procedure: tank fuel gauge senders and ground connections • The fuel caps are hinged and do not require with a metal protector. a key. Press the release button on the side of the cap and swing it open.
  • Page 66 Fuel System Severe algae in a diesel fuel system can be WARNING extremely difficult and expensive to clean. You should be diligent in monitoring the fuel system TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION, by changing the fuel filter as recommended and MAKE SURE ALL ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ARE IN THE “OFF”...

  • Page 67: Electrical System

    Chapter 6: Electrical System 6.1 General Scout Boats Marine Standard Wiring Code Your Scout is equipped with 120 volt AC and 12 volt DC electrical systems. The AC system can COLOR draw current from one of two sources, either shore...

  • Page 68: Batteries And Battery Switches

    Electrical System Mid Equipment Room Access Hatch Below Leaning Post Aft Facing Bench Seat Boats equipped with quad or triple Yamaha en- CAUTION gines and electronic steering will also be equipped with main circuit breakers mounted in electrical boxes on each side of the aft systems room. These PROPER FUSE OR BREAKER PROTECTION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL 12 VOLT EQUIPMENT ADDED.
  • Page 69 Electrical System Typical Triple Engine House Batteries Typical Triple Engine Starting Batteries There are 4 or 5 motorized battery switches and properly which could cause unusually short battery three or four parallel switches in the battery switch life, engine starting problems and damage to the panel, depending on whether your boat is equipped DC charging systems.
  • Page 70 Electrical System Quad Engine Battery Switch Panel, Motorized Battery Switches, Remote Battery Switches, Parallel Switches & Circuit Breakers The batteries are automatically charged by the en- must be set to “AUTO OFF.” In this position, each gines whenever they are running. The batteries are battery switch will move from “AUTO OFF”...
  • Page 71 Electrical System Cabin DC Panel Remote Battery Switches When in port or at anchor, the engine battery normally. Press and hold the Parallel remote switch switches should be off. Only the battery switch that for eight seconds to disengage the Parallel switches. activates the house battery bank should be on.

  • Page 72: Battery Switch Panel Circuit Breakers

    Electrical System Quad Engine Battery Switch Panel Heavy Duty & “Push to Reset” Circuit Breakers Heavy Duty Circuit Rocker Style Breakers “Push to Reset” Circuit Breakers STBD Charge 6.4 Battery Switch Panel Circuit Breakers Provides protection for the battery charger out- Heavy Duty Rocker Style Circuit Breakers put wire that supplies DC charging current to the High amperage, heavy duty, normally ON circuit...

  • Page 73: Other Dc Circuit Protection

    Electrical System Electronics Provides protection and electrical current to the main electronics circuit for the helm. Other fuses in the electronics fuse panels behind the helm and /or in-line fuses protect the individual circuits for the electronic equipment. This breaker is sup- plied current when the House battery switch is activated.
  • Page 74 Electrical System Blank fuse holders are reserved for additional accessories. If a fuse blows, it must be replaced with a fuse of the same amperage as the original. The fuses are labeled and color coded. Never try to correct a problem by installing a larger fuse. This could damage sensitive electronic equipment or cause the circuit to overheat, which could result in an electrical fire.

  • Page 75: Ignition Switch Panels

    Yamaha Command Link Plus Ignition ® Most Scout boats equipped with triple Yamaha engines are equipped with Command Link Plus ® Typical Yamaha Triple Engine ignition panels that offer advanced technology and Key Activated Ignition Switch &...

  • Page 76: Volt Accessory Switch Panels

    Electrical System Typical Accessory Switch Panel In Garmin Display CZone Display Monitoring Screen Starting And Stopping Procedure Each circuit is protected by individual spade type Make sure the engines are shutdown with the shift fuses located in a fuse panel built into each control levers in the neutral position and your hand is on output module.

  • Page 77: Aft Bilge

    Electrical System Hardtop Switch Panel Hardtop Accessory Switch Panel The accessory digital switch panel is located in the hardtop liner above the helm. The following is a description of the accessories controlled by the main accessory switch panel: Nav/Anchor Lights Pressing the switch once will activate the navigation lights.
  • Page 78 Electrical System Wiper Wash Activates the solenoid that sprays water on the wind- shield washer from the fresh water system. Notice: The fresh water system must be activated for the windshield washers to work. High Water Alarm A red LED light illuminates and an alarm sounds if the bilge water level rises above the normal operating range of the bilge pump automatic switches.

  • Page 79: Baitwell Pump

    Electrical System Typical Switch Panel In Helm Electronics Touch Screen Display Panel Typical Helm Electronics Display Panel The following is a description of accessory switches typically controlled by touch screen switches in Switches the electronics display panel: Accessory switches are integrated into the elec- tronic display panels at the helm.

  • Page 80: Underwater Light

    Electrical System Flex Light Hardtop Bilge Light Switches Activates and controls the overhead lights above Activates the light in the aft systems room and the helm and on the rear of the console, above mid equipment room. the footrest. Press the mode switch with the lights Storage Light Switches on to change the color.
  • Page 81 Electrical System Additional DC Switches and Accessories Trim Tab Switches Located in the helm. These switches control the trim tab planes located on the transom of the boat. They are protected by circuit breakers located in the battery switch panel. Refer to the Helm Con- trol Systems chapter for detailed information on the operation of the trim tab controls.
  • Page 82 Electrical System Raw Water Pump Accessed by the power control feature in the CZone display or programed into the electronics display panel. Activates the raw water washdown pump that supplies the washdown hose in the cockpit. The pump is the pressure demand type. A pressure switch automatically controls the water pump when the system is activated and properly primed.

  • Page 83: Czone Digital Control System

    Electrical System CZone Switch Display CZone Display & Control Features 6.8 CZone Digital Control System The CZone display/control screens are the pri- The CZone digital switching system provides re- mary interface between the CZone digital switch duced complexity and increased switching options network and the user.
  • Page 84 Electrical System The following are some features that can be modified, monitored or controlled with the CZone control features on the Garmin display panels. Modes of Operation • Allows user to assign control of multiple DC circuits to a single switch. •...
  • Page 85 Electrical System CZone DC Electrical System Control Output Module Circuit Protection Accessory circuits activated by the digital switches are protected by spade type fuses located in the CZone output modules. The circuits controlled by each module are numbered and labeled for the accessory activated and protected by the module.

  • Page 86: Cabin Dc Breaker Panel

    Electrical System Cabin DC Breaker Panel, CZone Display & Generator Control Panel A. Engine & House Battery Volt Meters D. CZone Monitor & Control Panel B. Remote Battery Switches & Parallel Switch E. Generator Control Panel C. DC Accessory “Push TO Reset” Circuit Breakers Digital volt meters in the panel continuously moni- 6.9 Cabin DC Breaker Panel tor DC voltage level in the engine and house bat-...

  • Page 87: High Water Alarm

    Electrical System The following is a description of the acces- The following circuits are supplied power sories controlled by switches and circuit and protected by the “push to reset” circuit breakers in the cabin DC panel: breakers: Battery and Parallel Switches Auto Bilge FWD A continuous power circuit breaker that protects These switches activate the motorized battery and...
  • Page 88 Electrical System Stereo Stereo Memory A continuous power circuit breaker that protects Protects the circuit that supplies 12 volt electrical current to the stereo mounted in the cabin DC the circuit that supplies continuous 12 volt elec- panel. This breaker is supplied current when the trical power to the memory circuit in the stereo House battery switch is activated.

  • Page 89: Dc Power Management

    Electrical System extended periods while operating the boat below 6.10 DC Power Management cruising speed. Always monitor the volt meters Modern outboard powered boats are typically while operating at slow speeds and turn off unnec- equipped with a full array of electronics, fuel in- essary equipment that draw high amperage loads jected engines, spreader lights, stereo amplifiers, if the volt meters indicate that battery voltage is...

  • Page 90: Volt Ac Electrical System

    Electrical System 6.11 120 volt AC Electrical System The AC electrical system is supplied 120 & 240 volt, 60 cycle current by a shore power outlet at dockside. It is wired totally separate from the 12 volt DC system and is equipped with an onboard isolation system.
  • Page 91 Electrical System Turn the dockside disconnect circuit breaker to the ON position. Then turn the circuit breaker at the boat inlet panel ON and check for proper polarity. If reverse polarity has been achieved, the red fault indicator in the shore power inlet panel and the red reverse polarity light in the AC main distribution panel will light.
  • Page 92 Electrical System operate your AC electrical system if the voltage is WARNING below or above this range. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR EVEN The amp or current load should be calculated, DEATH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE WIRING particularly when operating the air conditioner YOURSELF.
  • Page 93 Electrical System AC Main Distribution Panel A. Phase 1/Phase 2 Power Supply Voltage C. Reverse Polarity/AC Power Status LED Indicator Lights B. Shore Power/Generator Main Circuit Breakers D. Accessory Circuit Breakers on the circuit. If you have any questions about polarity is achieved, immediately turn off all cabin managing the power in your boat, contact your AC breakers and dockside outlet breakers.
  • Page 94 Electrical System Cold Plate (Optional) tected faults and it is safe to activate the main breakers and AC accessories. Supplies electrical current to the cold plate when this option is installed. Typical AC Distribution Panel Accessory Air Conditioner Circuit Breakers Supplies electrical current to the air conditioner compressor, cooling pump and control panel lo- Cooling Pump (Optional)
  • Page 95 Electrical System Quad Engine Battery/Charger Circuit Breakers the volt meters in the engine gauge display panels, LED lights on the charger, the CZone monitoring screen and volt meters near each charger in the electrical equipment room. To monitor the engine batteries with the volt meters in the engine gauge cluster, activate the chargers and turn the engine battery switches ON.

  • Page 96: Generator

    Electrical System Ice Maker (Optional) Supplies 120 volt electrical current directly to the optional cockpit ice maker. Always make sure the freshwater system is activated to supply water to the ice maker. Refer to the ice maker manual for more information. Fishbox Freezer (Optional) Supplies electrical current to the freezer com- pressor for the optional transom fishbox/freezer...

  • Page 97: Bonding System & Galvanic Isolator

    Electrical System You also should read the generator owner’s manual for detailed information on the safe operation and maintenance of the generator. Notice: Generators charge the starting battery just enough to compensate for the DC electri- cal current the engine requires to operate. Therefore, it is important to activate the battery chargers to maintain the batteries whenever the generator is running.

  • Page 98: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System This could cause accelerated deterioration of the Keep the battery tops clean and dry. Dirt and sacrificial anodes and/or severe damage to the water can conduct electricity from one post to the underwater hardware. To prevent damage from other causing the battery to discharge.
  • Page 99 Electrical System Generator Maintenance WARNING The engine maintenance required on the genera- tor is similar in many ways to the main 4-stroke CORROSION ALLOWED TO BUILD ON THE ELECTRICAL outboard engines. The most important factors C O N N E C T O R S C A N C A U S E A P O O R C O N N E C T I O N to the generator’s longevity are proper ventila- RESULTING IN SHORTS, GROUND FAULTS OR POOR tion and maintenance of the fuel system, cooling...

  • Page 100: Ac Line Load Estimator

    Electrical System on your boat requires and managing the electrical 6.15 AC Line Load Estimator load on the AC circuit. An owner’s manual for Depending on the AC power load your boat re- each AC accessory installed on your boat at the quires and the power available from the shore factory has been included with your boat.

  • Page 101: Fresh Water System

    Chapter 7: Fresh Water System 7.1 General The fresh water system consists of a potable water tank, distribution lines and two distribution pumps. Each pump is equipped with an automatic pres- sure switch and is located near the water tank in a compartment below the port side cabin berth.
  • Page 102 Fresh Water System cently filled or has not been used for an extended period, air bubbles may accumulate at the pumps and the system may have to be reprimed. Whenever the boat is left unattended, the fresh water pumps should be turned OFF using the Czone control feature.

  • Page 103: Water Heater

    Fresh Water System Fresh Water Washdown Fresh water washdown hoses are located on the port side of the hardtop above the leaning post and in the anchor winch compartment. Both hoses are equipped with automatic retracting reels. To use a washdown hose, make sure the fresh water system is activated.
  • Page 104 Fresh Water System • Remove the filter screens from the faucet spouts and eliminate any accumulation of de- bris. A build up of debris can cause the pump to cycle excessively. • Periodically remove the lid on the head com- partment drain sump and clean the water strainer for the sump pump and the sump.

  • Page 105: Raw Water System

    Chapter 8: Raw Water System Raw Water System Sea Chest 8.1 General A sea chest is located in the aft systems room bilge supplies seawater to the raw water pumps. Two intake thru-hull fittings for the sea chest are equipped with ball valves to turn the raw water main supply to the sea chest on or off.

  • Page 106: Raw Water System Operation

    Raw Water System baitwell pump priming procedure for all other pumps connected to the sea chest. The sea chest water intake fittings are equipped with scoops that will supply pressurized water to the sea chest and help prime the system while the boat is underway during normal operation.

  • Page 107: Baitwell

    Raw Water System 8.3 Baitwell Seawater is provided to the baitwell by a 12 volt centrifugal pump. The pump is not controlled by a pressure sensitive switch and designed to supply a constant flow of water to the well. It is activated with the CZone control feature.

  • Page 108: Air Conditioner Cooling Pump

    Raw Water System 8.4 Air Conditioner Cooling Pump The air conditioning unit is self-contained and seawater cooled. A 120 volt AC centrifugal pump supplies seawater that cools the condensing unit as it circulates through the system and is discharged overboard. The air conditioner seawater pump is located in the aft systems compartment near the sea chest.

  • Page 109: Raw Water System Maintenance

    Raw Water System Sea Chest Intake Thru-Hull Valve, Sea Strainer & Sea Strainer Cap ensure the seawater system can circulate enough • Periodically remove and clean the water strain- water to cool the heat exchanger and exhaust ers located in the intake lines for the sea chest. system on the generator.
  • Page 110 Raw Water System Verifying Generator and Air Conditioner Air Conditioner Cooling System Cooling System Operation After Cleaning • Make sure the sea chest and air conditioner cooling pump supply valves are open. Sea Chest Strainers Generator Cooling System • Activate the air conditioner and monitor the •...

  • Page 111: Drainage Systems

    Chapter 9: Drainage Systems Port & Starboard Cockpit Scupper Drains 9.1 General Most water is drained by gravity to overboard thru-hull fittings located in the hull above the water line. It is important to check the drain system frequently to ensure it is free flowing and that the hoses on thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.

  • Page 112: Hardtop & Tower Drains

    Drainage System Water is channeled away from all hatches by a gutter or drain rail system. The water then drains overboard through the scupper drain system. Fishboxes and Baitwell Drains The aft fish boxes below the cockpit sole are drained overboard by a diaphragm pump out sys- tem.

  • Page 113: Bilge Drainage & Alarm

    Drainage System 9.4 Bilge Drainage & Alarm There are three bilge pumps, aft, forward and emergency. The aft and forward bilge pumps are activated both manually, by switches in the hardtop switch panel or CZone display, and au- tomatically by switches built into each pump that sense the water level at the pump.

  • Page 114: Cabin Drainage

    Drainage System Bilge High Water Alarm An automatic float switch located in the aft bilge near the bilge pumps will sound an alarm if the bilge water level rises above the normal operating range of the bilge pump automatic switches. The alarm automatic switch is protected by a “push to reset”...

  • Page 115: Drainage System Maintenance

    Drainage System The sump system is located below the cabin sole • Clean and inspect the sump systems. Remove and access through a hatch below the table. accumulated debris and flush with fresh water. Frequently test the automatic pump switch for It is activated whenever the house battery is con- proper operation.
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  • Page 117: Ventilation System

    Chapter 10: Ventilation System 10.1 Cabin Ventilation Cabin Windows Opening tempered glass windows are located on each side of the cabin. The windows are equipped with a screen and secured in the closed position by two cam latches. To open a side window, release the latches and swing the window open.
  • Page 118 Ventilation System created by a boat nearby whose exhaust fumes are entering your boat. Boats also have a problem due to the “station wagon effect” where engine exhaust fumes are captured in the vacuum or low pressure area, usually the cockpit and cabin, that can be created by the forward speed of the boat.

  • Page 119: Maintenance

    Ventilation System 10.4 Maintenance DANGER • Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch as- semblies with a light oil. ACTIVATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE • Periodically clean and coat gasket materials (CO) WHICH CAN BE FATAL. EVACUATE THE CABIN with silicone to help keep them pliable.
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  • Page 121: Exterior Equipment

    Any problems should be corrected immediately. Stern Mooring Cleat Up WARNING SCOUT BOATS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH HARDWARE DESIGNED FOR TOWING PURPOSES. THE MOORING CLEATS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR TOWING ANOTHER VESSEL OR HAVING THIS BOAT TOWED.
  • Page 122 Exterior Equipment underway after hauling the anchor, always make sure the binder is properly attached to the anchor chain link and the hatch is closed and latched. Rope Locker The rope locker and anchor line are accessed through a hatch below the center bow cushion. A gas hatch lifter supports the hatch in the open position.
  • Page 123 Exterior Equipment Windlass Compartment 1. Windlass 4. Anchor Chain 2. Fresh Water Washdown 5. Bow Roller 3. Chain Binder 6. Anchor Line Cleat cidently activated. Make sure to open the covers The windlass manufacturer provides an owner’s to expose the switches when using the windlass manual with its product.

  • Page 124: Hull

    Exterior Equipment Engine Mounting System & Platform 11.3 Hull The platform is equipped with a grab rail to as- Engine Mounting System sist in boarding that is retractable and flush with Your Scout is equipped with an engine mounting the platform when not in use. To use the grab system and platform that is integrated into the rail, pull up on the center of the rail until it locks hull and stringer system that is designed to dis-...

  • Page 125: Cockpit Features

    Exterior Equipment WARNING MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS, OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR BOARDING LADDER WHILE AN ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES IF DIVERS OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS RETRACT AND PROPERLY SECURE THE LADDER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES.
  • Page 126 Exterior Equipment Transom Door and Gate A door and gate is incorporated into the starboard side of the transom. The gate is hinged and secured with an automatic push to close latch. It is opened by lifting the starboard side and swinging the gate onto the aft gunnel.
  • Page 127 Exterior Equipment The gate is hinged and opened by releasing the push to close latch at the rear of the gate and swinging it forward onto the gunnel. The side door can be opened when the gate is open or closed. It is secured by a special latch mounted on the in- board side of the door.
  • Page 128 Exterior Equipment Hydraulic Beach Platform (Optional) A side boarding gate and platform that is incorpo- rated into the port rear side of the cockpit and hull side is an available option. The boarding platform provides divers and swimmers easy, unobstructed access to the water and cockpit.
  • Page 129 Exterior Equipment WARNING MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS. THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH, LOSS OF LIMBS, OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY. DO NOT USE ANY PLATFORM OR BOARDING LADDER WHILE AN ENGINE IS RUNNING. STOP THE ENGINES IF DIVERS OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD. ALWAYS RETRACT ALL LADDERS, RAISE THE BOARDING PLATFORM AND CLOSE ALL TRANSOM AND SIDE DOORS OR GATES BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES.
  • Page 130 Exterior Equipment Each fishbox is drained by a separate diaphragm pump located in the aft systems room bilge and activated with the CZone control feature or the Fishbox Pump switches in the helm electronics display. Be sure to monitor the water level in the fishbox and turn the pump off as soon as pump- ing is complete.
  • Page 131 Exterior Equipment Optional Stern Bench Seat Closed Stern Bench Seat Open Stern Bench Seat (Optional) Your boat could be equipped with a forward facing bench seat in the rear of the cockpit. The seat is designed to fold flush against the cockpit when it is not in use.
  • Page 132 Exterior Equipment Mid Ship Storage Compartments Two storage compartments are located below the cockpit sole on each side of the console. The compartments drain to the bilge and can be used to stow lines, fenders or other items that won’t be damaged if they get wet.
  • Page 133 Exterior Equipment The compartment access hatches are equipped with gas hatch lifters that hold them in the open or closed position. The port and starboard compartments are in- sulated and can be used for dunnage, coolers or fishboxes. They drain overboard by gravity through fittings in the hull sides.
  • Page 134 Exterior Equipment Cockpit Table Up In The Dinning Position Cockpit Table Down Bow Table and Sun Lounge (Optional) Your boat could be equipped with a retractable table that converts the bow area into either a sitting area with no table, a sitting area with a table, or a sun lounge/fishing deck.

  • Page 135: Leaning Post Equipment

    Exterior Equipment 11.5 Leaning Post Equipment The leaning post station is equipped with leaning post/helm seats, rear facing bench seat, refrigera- tor, and storage drawers for dunnage and/or tackle storage. It could also be equipped with additional optional equipment. The following is a description of equipment typical- ly installed in the leaning post station.
  • Page 136 Exterior Equipment Care should be exercised while operating the re- frigerator on 12 volt power without the engines running. It draws a substantial amount of cur- rent and can severely drain the house batteries through extended use. The refrigerator slide out drawer has a special latch to secure the drawer while under way.
  • Page 137 Exterior Equipment Mid Equipment Room Hatch The rear facing bench seat and prep/entertainment station is raised by electrohydraulic actuators to pro- vide clearance to open the hatch in the cockpit sole that provides access to the equipment room below the leaning post. The hydraulic system is controlled by a rocker switch on the starboard side of the lean- ing post.

  • Page 138: Console & Helm

    Exterior Equipment Typical Helm 11.6 Console & Helm Helm The steering, engine controls, engine instruments and switches for exterior equipment, navigation lights and other 12 volt DC accessories are located on the helm station and in the hardtop liner above the helm.
  • Page 139 Exterior Equipment Windshield Your boat is equipped with a tinted glass wind- shield and windshield wiper. The front and side panels are tempered safety glass. The windshield wiper should only be used when the windshield is wet. Windshield glass can be scratched by activating the wiper when there is dried salt or dirt on the windshield.
  • Page 140 Exterior Equipment DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) CAN CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. CARBON MONOXIDE CAN BE PRESENT IN THE CABIN. SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING INCLUDE NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, AND LACK OF CONSCIOUSNESS. GET TO FRESH AIR IF ANYONE SHOWS SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

  • Page 141: Hardtop

    Exterior Equipment Hardtop not designed to support the weight of additional 11.7 Hardtop accessories in this area and could be damaged. The hardtop consists of a laminated fiberglass top The port and starboard supports on each side of mounted to a welded, powder coated aluminum the helm are the wire chase for lights and anten- frame that is bolted to the console and leaning nas mounted to the top.
  • Page 142 Exterior Equipment Press the SHADE IN switch to retract the sunshade. Press the switch again to stop the sunshade in the current position. Limit switches in the electric ac- tuators that extend and retract the sunshade will automatically stop the actuators when the sun shade reaches the fully extended or retracted positions.

  • Page 143: Upper Helm Flybridge

    Exterior Equipment 11.8 Upper Helm Flybridge The upper station is a powder coated, welded aluminum frame that is bolted to the topside of the hardtop. It is equipped with a control station that provides full control of the boat from the up- per helm and a sunshade.

  • Page 144: Aftermarket Hardtop Or Tower

    Exterior Equipment Electronic engine controls are equipped with a station transfer button that allows the operator to transfer control from one station to another with the push of a button. Always make sure that you activate the controls as soon as you reach the upper helm station.

  • Page 145: Interior Equipment

    Chapter 12: Interior Equipment 12.1 Head Compartment The head compartment is equipped with a sink with a hot and cold water faucet. There is also a shower with a removable shower head. The shower head is equipped with a valve that allows the shower water to be turned on and off without affecting the temperature to conserve water while showering.
  • Page 146 Interior Equipment Upper Helm Access Panel Open & Helm Fuse Panels Helm Access Panels In Head Compartment Equipment Access Doors and Hatches Access doors and a removable panel in the rear head compartment bulkhead provide access to the back of the helm and electronics compartment. Flush mounted, push to close latches secure the doors in the closed position.
  • Page 147 Interior Equipment The head contains an integrated, high-speed tur- bine grinding pump that transfers waste to the holding tank where it remains until it is pumped out by a waste dumping station or the overboard diaphragm discharge system. The fluid level in the waste/holding tank is moni- tored by the tank level monitoring feature in the CZone display.
  • Page 148 Interior Equipment Head System Maintenance Notice: In order to comply with current State, The head should be cleaned and inspected for Federal and Coast Guard regulations, the leaks regularly. Overboard Discharge valve in the forward bilge must be closed whenever the boat is The holding tank should be pumped out and operating in areas in which the discharge of flushed as needed.

  • Page 149: Main Cabin & Galley

    Interior Equipment 12.2 Main Cabin & Galley The main cabin is equipped with a galley and di- nette that converts to a berth. Natural lighting and fresh air is provided by large opening windows on each side of the cabin. Additional lighting is provided by lights in the cabin headliner.
  • Page 150 Interior Equipment Galley and Sink The galley is equipped with storage cabinets and a fresh water sink with hot and cold water faucets. Water is supplied to the sink by 12 volt pumps located in a compartment below the port side of the berth.
  • Page 151 Interior Equipment Care should be exercised while operating the re- frigerator on 12 volt power without the engines running. It draws a substantial amount of cur- rent and can severely drain the house batter bank through extended use. The refrigerator slide out drawer has a special latch to secure the drawer while under way.
  • Page 152 Interior Equipment Cabin AC/DC Panel, Generator Control Panel & CZone Control Panel Cabin Breaker and Switch Panel The cabin AC/DC breaker panel is built into the cabinet near the cabin door. The parallel and battery remote switches and DC volt meters are located near the top of the panel.

  • Page 153: Cabin Air Conditioner

    Interior Equipment is equipped with a stereo amplifier or amplifiers, they are mounted in the mid equipment room and protected by circuit breakers in the battery switch panel. Key pads and displays in the helm and near the bow seats allows the stereo to be controlled remotely from the helm or cockpit.
  • Page 154 Interior Equipment The air conditioning system produces heat when it is operated in the reverse cycle mode. The ability of the unit to produce heat is affected by the tempera- ture of the seawater. As the seawater temperature lowers, the air conditioner’s ability to produce warm air decreases.

  • Page 155: Cabin Woodwork

    Interior Equipment 12.4 Cabin Woodwork Cabin Floor The cabin floor is made of simulated wood. Syn- thetic wood floors can be vacuumed then washed with a mixture of water and household cleaner. Wipe the floor dry with a clean towel. Walls, Cabinets and Trim The hardwood used for the cabinet trim moldings is finished with a high quality urethane varnish.
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  • Page 157: Routine Maintenance

    Chapter 13: Routine Maintenance rate first, protecting the more noble underwater 13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck hardware against galvanic corrosion. Anodes Hull Cleaning-Below The Water Line provide protection against galvanic corrosion for When the boat is removed from the water, clean the engines, thru-hull fittings, trim tabs and other the outer bottom surface immediately.
  • Page 158 Routine Maintenance Stainless Steel Hardware effects as they have on an automobile finish. The wax will fill minute scratches and pores thus When using the boat in saltwater, the hardware helping to prevent soiling and will extend the life should be washed with soap and water after each of the gel coat or paint.
  • Page 159 Routine Maintenance anodized aluminum will penetrate the anodized overlooked when the boat is washed and will not coating and attack the aluminum. be rinsed by the rain. Consequently, the powder coating near fasteners and hardware mounted Pay special attention to the area just below the just below the top is more likely to be attacked by top.

  • Page 160: Upholstery, Canvas And Enclosures

    Routine Maintenance Notice: • Dried on dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened You should contact Scout Customer Service with water. before making any modifications to alumi- num fabrications. Unauthorized modifica- • Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water tions can void the warranty.
  • Page 161 Routine Maintenance After several years, the acrylic canvas may lose curtains. After cleaning the curtains and allowing some of its ability to shed water. If this occurs, them to dry, apply a non-lemon furniture polish wash the fabric and let it dry thoroughly. Then or an acrylic glass and clear plastic protector to treat the outside surface with a commercially extend the life of the curtains.

  • Page 162: Interior

    Routine Maintenance Remember, the coating on strataglass is scratch In most cases, Corian can be repaired if acciden- resistant and not scratch proof. Always handle tally damaged. Minor damage, including scratches, the curtains with care and never roll up curtains general or chemical stains, scorches or burns, that are salty or dirty.

  • Page 163: Bilge

    Routine Maintenance provide additional information on fuel degradation your generator owner’s manual. They should be and fuel stabilizers recommended for your engine. followed exactly. In many states, most gasoline is blended with Proper generator operation requires a good supply ethanol alcohol. Ethanol is a strong solvent and of clean, dry fuel.
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  • Page 165: Seasonal Maintenance

    For more recommendations rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can for your specific area, check with your local damage the engines and boat fuel tank and Scout dealer. 380 LXF Sling Locations https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 166 Seasonal Maintenance • Drain water from the fresh water system. • Make sure the hitch is properly supported. • Check the tires once each season. Add enough • Consult the engine owner’s manual for detailed air for the correct amount of inflation for the information on preparing the engines for tires as necessary.

  • Page 167: Freshwater System Winterizing

    Seasonal Maintenance Preparing The Boat For Storage: 14.2 Freshwater System Winterizing • Remove the bilge drain plug(s), if installed. The entire fresh water system must be completely (Some boats do not have bilge drain plugs) drained and winterized using the following pro- cedure.

  • Page 168: Raw Water System Winterizing

    Seasonal Maintenance 11. Connect one end of a five foot length of hose 14.3 Raw Water System Winterizing to the vent fitting on the sea chest and place The raw water washdown and seawater supply the other end in a 5 gallon bucket filled with pumps and systems must be completely drained potable water antifreeze.

  • Page 169: Drainage & Other Water System Winterizing

    Seasonal Maintenance You should refer to the generator owner’s manual Notice: When winterizing operations are complete or contact your dealer for specific instructions on winterizing your generator. on all raw water systems supplied by the sea chest, remove the antifreeze supply hose Notice: and bucket.

  • Page 170: Winterizing Bilge Components & Engines

    Seasonal Maintenance compartment drain fittings until antifreeze has 14.5 Winterizing Bilge been pumped through the entire system and out Components & Engines of the thru-hull fitting in the hull side. Bilge Coat all metal components, wire busses, pumps Fishbox Pump out System and connector plugs in the bilge with a protecting Open the thru-hull valves for the fishbox pumps oil.

  • Page 171: Recommissioning

    Seasonal Maintenance nificantly shortened if exposed to harsh weather Clean the aluminum frame with soap and water elements for long periods. and dry thoroughly. Apply an aluminum metal protector to the entire frame on anodized alumi- num to reduce corrosion and pitting. Apply an CAUTION automotive or boat wax to powder coated alumi- num to protect it during storage periods.
  • Page 172 Seasonal Maintenance • Check the bilge pump manual and automatic WARNING switches. • Check the high water alarm. MAKE SURE THE GENERATOR MUFFLER HAS NOT BEEN DAMAGED DURING WINTER STORAGE AND THAT THE DRAIN • When each engine starts, check the cooling PLUG IS INSTALLED AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

  • Page 173: Appendix A: Schematics

    Appendix A: Schematics Hull Harness 12 V System Aft Bilge Baitwell Pump Port Fishbox Pump Starboard Fishbox Pump Bond Bond Raw Water Pump Underwater Light Underwater Light Aft Bilge Pump High Water Alarm High Water Alarm High Water Bilge Pump High Water Bilge Pump Hull Harness 12V System - 1 https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 174: Hull Harness 12V System - 2

    Schematics 12V Hull Harness Trim Tab Power To MDP Underwater LT Power LP Aft CTSY LT DC Refrigerator Seakeeper LT Systems Room LT Blower + Blower - Prt, Mid, Stbd Engine Volt Meters House & Stbd Engine Systems Room LT Switch Battery Volt Meters Grounds Gen Set...

  • Page 175: Deck Harness 12V

    Schematics Deck Harness WINDLASS PWR 5/16" EYES. FOOT SWITCH FOOT SWITCH BOW PORT SPKR BOW STBD SPKR GROUNDS TABLE PEDESTAL CTSY STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE CTSY TABLE SWITCH SPEAKER SPEAKER CTSY CTSY CTSY CTSY SPEAKER SPEAKER PEDESTAL CONTROL GREY (SWITCH POWER) BROWN PEDESTAL) WHITE...

  • Page 176: Deck Harness 110V

    Schematics Deck Harness 110 Volt System 110 Volt Receptacle Air Conditioning Unit Hot Water Heater Stove Console Switch Panel 110 V Receptacle Microwave Eskimo Ice Maker Battery Chargers Generator Cooler/Freezer Compressor Cold Plate Compressor Shore Power Inlet Panel Relay (Optional) Shore Power Cord Deck Harness 110V https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 177: Hardtop Harness 12V

    Schematics Hardtop Harness 12V Flex Light Forward Spreader Speaker Speaker HT Courtesy Light Blue Sea Bus Block Masthead, All round and Transom LIghts To Main Distribution Sure Shade Panel Horn Navigation Light LIGHTS HOUSE LIGHTS HOUSE NAV. LTS FWD SPREADER AFT SPREADER HARD TOP LTS MAP LT...

  • Page 178: Freshwater System

    Schematics Freshwater System Freshwater Outlet Fresh Water Deck Fill Water Tank Pumps and Manifolds Hot Water Heater Fresh Water Deck Fill Shower Toilet Sink Sink (Optional) Manifold (Optional w/ Hot Water Deck Shower Freshwater Outlet (In Hardtop) Freshwater System https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 179: Raw Water System

    Schematics Raw Water System Raw Water Outlet(on Leaning Post) Raw Water Pump Aerator Pump Water Inlet Raw Water System https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 180: Drainage System

    Schematics Drainage System Anchor Locker Drain Storage Box Drains Cupholder Drains Storage Box Drains Galley Sink Drain Shower Drain Storage Box Drains Head Sink Drain Cupholder Drains Sink Drain (Optional) Cupholder Drains Fishbox Drains Cockpit Drains Cooler/Baitwell Drain Swim Platform Drains Drainage System https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 181: Waste System

    Schematics Waste System Deck Waste Pump-Out Waste Holding Tank Waste Discharge Pump Toilet Switch Toilet Waste System https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 182: Fuel System

    Schematics Fuel System Port Saddle Tank Fill STBD Saddle Tank Fill Sender Fill Fill Fill Vent Vent Sender Sender Pickups Pickups Center Tank Fill Diesel Tank Deck Fill Pickups Vent Fill Vent Sender Pickups Fuel System https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 183: Propulsion System

    Schematics Propulsion System Bow Thruster/House Battery Bow Thruster Bow Thruster Tube Bow Thruster Joystick Throttle Key Switch Props and Engines Propulsion System https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 184: Mercury Steering System

    Schematics Mercury Steering System Mercury Control Screen Mercury Steering Helm Electric Steering Wiring Power Steering Pumps Hydraulic Cylinders Mercury Steering System https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 185: Yamaha Steering System

    Schematics Yamaha Steering System Yamaha Control Screen Yamaha Steering Helm Electric Steering Wiring Power Steering Pumps Hydraulic Cylinders Yamaha Steering System https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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  • Page 187: Glossary Of Terms

    Appendix B: Glossary Of Terms ft: In, near, or toward the stern of a boat. Bow Rail: Knee high rails of solid tubing to aid in preventing people from falling overboard. Aground: A boat stuck on the bottom. Bridge: The area from which a boat is steered Amidships: In or toward the part of a boat midway and controlled.
  • Page 188 Glossary of Terms Ground Tackle: A general term including anchors, eck: The floor-like platform of a boat that lines, and other gear used in anchoring. covers the hull. Grounds: A boat touches the bottom. Displacement: The volume of water displaced by the hull.
  • Page 189 Glossary of Terms Limber Hole: A passage cut into the lower edges Pitching: The fore and aft rocking motion of a of floors and frames next to the keel to allow bilge boat as the bow rises and falls. water to flow to the lowest point of the hull where Pitch: The measure of the angle of a propeller it can be pumped overboard.
  • Page 190 Glossary of Terms Scupper: An opening in the hull side or transom affrail: Rail around the rear of the cockpit. of the boat through which water on deck or in the cockpit is drained overboard. Thru-hull: A fitting used to pass fluids (usually Seacock: Safety valves installed just inside the water) through the hull surface, either above or thru-hull fittings and ahead of the piping or hose...
  • Page 191 Appendix C: Maintenance Log Date Hours Dealer Service/Repairs https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 192 Maintenance Schedule Log Date Hours Dealer Service/Repairs https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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  • Page 197 Boating Accident Report Appendix D:                                       ...
  • Page 198 Boating Accident Report                                      ...
  • Page 199 Boating Accident Report                                                  ...
  • Page 200 NOTES https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 201 Appendix E: Float Plan Float Plan Scout recommends filling out a float plan each time you use your boat for an offshore day trip or a long cruise. Leave this information with a responsible person ashore, like a close friend or relative that you know well. 1.
  • Page 202 NOTES https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 203 Appendix F: Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS • Steering system is low on fluid. Fill and bleed system. Hydraulic steering is slow to respond & erratic and/or the • Steering system has air in it. Fill and bleed system. steering wheel feels bumpy.
  • Page 204 Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ENGINE PROBLEMS An engine is running too hot. • The engine raw water pick up strainer is clogged with marine growth. Clean pick up. • The engine raw water pump impeller is worn or damaged. Repair the pump.
  • Page 205 Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ACCESSORY PROBLEMS The baitwell pump runs, but does not pump water. • The sea chest supply valve is not open. Open valve. • The sea chest intake strainers are clogged with weeds or debris.
  • Page 206 Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ACCESSORY PROBLEMS The automatic switch on the bilge pump does not activate • The fuse or circuit breaker for the automatic switch has tripped or blown. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit the pump .
  • Page 207 Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ACCESSORY PROBLEMS The air conditioner runs for a short time & then cuts out. • The intake strainers for the sea chest are clogged with weeds or debris. Clean the sea strainers. • The air conditioner pump raw water supply valve is closed. Open the valve.
  • Page 208 Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ACCESSORY PROBLEMS • Outlet breaker in AC panel is off. Activate breaker. No AC power at outlets • Ground fault interrupter on the GFI outlet has tripped. Push reset button on outlet to reset. •...
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