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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.
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Dimensions & Tank Capacities Steering Warranty Information Shift/Throttle Controls Dealer Service Power Trim & Tilt Qualified Maintenance Trim Tabs Boating Experience Gauges Cleaning the Gauges Special Care for Moored Boats Gauge Fogging Structural Limitations Radio Transmission Interference...
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Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Chapter 11: Electrical System Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 12-Volt DC System Batteries Windlass (If Equipped) Battery Switch Windlass Pre-wiring (If Equipped) Battery Switch Positions Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures (If Equipped) Fuses Camper Top 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets Vinyl Curtains Alternator Canvas Care...
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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 get a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Bayliner dealer or call 360-435-8957 for a copy.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Boating Experience WA R N I N G ! CONTROL HAZARD! An experienced operator MUST be in control of your boat at ALL times. Do NOT operate your boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature N O T I C E BEFORE starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual. N O T I C E BEFORE using the accessories on your boat, read the accessory manuals.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Discovery 266 • 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.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Boat Lifting WA R N I N G ! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Where & How CO Can Accumulate Stationary conditions that increase CO accumulations include: A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burn- B. Mooring too close to another boat that is...
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Warnings & Warning Labels WARNING Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death. Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas. Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and lack of consciousness.
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Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 1703698 (TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD) Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death. Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat when engines or generators are running.
Chapter 2: Locations Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Component Locations 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets (2 Total): • One is located at the helm. • One is located in the galley, below the microwave. 12-Volt DC Fuse Blocks: Located under the cabin entry step.
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Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations 110-Volt AC Master Panel: Located in the galley. Air Conditioner (If Equipped): Located under the aft dinette seat cushion. Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock (If Equipped): Located in the engine compartment bilge.
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Chapter 2: Locations Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Batteries: Located in the port forward corner of the engine compartment. Battery Charger: Located on the port side of the engine compart- ment, on the forward wall. Battery Switch: Located inside the storage hatch...
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Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Bilge Pumps (2 Total): • The aft bilge pump is located in the engine compartment bilge. • The forward bilge pump is located under the middle cabin entry step. Blower Switch: Located on the helm switch...
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Chapter 2: Locations Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement CO Monitor: Located on the aft wall of the quarter berth. Depth Finder Transducer: Located in the engine compartment bilge. Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting (marked WATER): Located on the port deck trail.
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Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Pump: Located under the top cabin entry step. Freshwater Pump Switch: Located at the aft end of the galley. Freshwater Tank: • Located under the quarter berth. • Access through the top cabin...
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Chapter 2: Locations Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fuel Fill Deck Fitting (marked GAS): Located at the aft end of the starboard deck trail. Fuel Tank: Located in the engine compartment. Holding Tank: Located through the starboard wall hatch in the quarter berth.
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Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Holding Tank Pump-out Deck Fit- ting (marked WASTE): Located on the starboard deck trail. Macerator Switches (If Equipped): Located below the shift/throttle lever. Macerator Overboard Discharge Seacock (If Equipped): Located on...
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Chapter 2: Locations Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Marine Head (Electric) Seawater Intake Seacock: Located under the bottom cabin entry step. Navigation Lights: • Red and green lights on each side of the hardtop. • White all-round light on top of the hardtop.
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Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Seawater Washdown Intake Seacock (If Equipped): Located in the engine compartment bilge. Seawater Washdown Pump (If Equipped): Located on the port side of the engine com- partment, on the transom wall.
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Chapter 2: Locations Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Shore Power Inlet(s): Located on the port side of the deck. Sump Pump Box: Located under the bottom cabin entry step. Transom Shower: Located for- ward of the transom door.
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Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Trim Tab Pump/ Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: Located on the port side of the engine compartment, on the transom wall. Trim Tab Switches: Located at the helm. Trim & Tilt Pump: Located in the port aft corner of the engine compartment.
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Chapter 2: Locations Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Water Heater: Located through the starboard wall hatch in the quarter berth. Windlass Circuit Breaker (If Equipped): Located inside the storage hatch behind the passenger seat. Windlass Foot Controls (If Equipped): Located on the...
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine N O T I C E Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engine. While the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Manual Supplement and in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects: •...
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fuel System WA R N I N G ! FIRE, EXPLOSION, and OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel Filters • The fuel pickup tube, located inside the fuel tank, is equipped with a fine mesh screen filter. • Also, when supplied by the engine manufacturer, a fuel filter is installed on the engine.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Quick Oil Drain System The quick oil drain hose assembly was attached to the engine oil pan at the factory. However, some minor assembly is still needed before you can use this system.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering • Your boat features a power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. • For information about the power-assist fluid reservoir, refer to the engine operation and maintenance manual. • Boat steering is not self-centering.
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Gauges Cleaning the 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.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Read the manuals for all navigation & communication equipment before using these systems. Compass N O T I C E • Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors.
Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Global Positioning System (GPS) (If Equipped) WA R N I N G ! • The GPS system should NOT be relied upon as the ONLY aid to navigation.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pumps N O T I C E Discharge of oil, oil waste, or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are sub- ject to legal action by the local authorities.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pumps are vital to the safety of your boat. • Test the bilge pumps often by performing the following steps: 1. One at a time, turn On each bilge pump switch at the helm.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Systems Seacocks WA R N I N G ! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seacock(s) when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time. • If a seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and the engine, and even sink your boat.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Seawater Washdown (If Equipped) WA R N I N G ! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • NEVER leave your boat unattended while using the seawater washdown system. • Any leak or break in this system may allow large amounts of water to flood the bilge, which could swamp the batteries and the engine, and even sink your boat.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System WA R N I N G ! • ONLY use safe drinking (potable) water in your boat’s freshwater system. • ONLY use FDA approved "drinking water safe" hoses when filling the freshwater tank.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Freshwater System Winterization 1. Turn Off the water heater breaker switch. NOTE: Tag or Mark the water heater breaker switch to prevent it from being turned On while the water heater tank is empty.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Water Heater WA R N I N G ! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can be hot enough to scald the skin. C A U T I O N WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! •...
Chapter 6: Plumbing Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Winterizing the Water Heater C A U T I O N WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel while the water heater tank is empty.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Winterizing C A U T I O N WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Fill the water heater tank BEFORE turning On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Gray Water Gravity Sink Drains The head sink and galley sink are above the waterline and are gravity drained overboard.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Marine Head & Holding Tank N O T I C E Check with local authorities about the legal use of marine head systems. Manual Flush Head (If Equipped) WA R N I N G ! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! •...
Chapter 6: Plumbing Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Electric Flush Head (If Equipped) WA R N I N G ! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seawater intake seacock when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Macerator (If Equipped) To use the macerator to pump waste directly overboard (where regulations permit): 1. Open the overboard discharge seacock. 2. Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump.
Chapter 6: Plumbing Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Air Conditioner (If Equipped) D A N G E R ! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into your boat through the air conditioning system.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes WA R N I N G ! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your boat using the bow/stern eyes or the cleats.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Windlass Pre-wiring (If Equipped) • With this option the hull is pre-wired to support the installa- tion of a windlass. • Contact your selling dealer for help with choosing and install-...
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures (If Equipped) C A U T I O N PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! Take down and securely stow ALL canvas & vinyl BEFORE your boat is transported by road.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Vinyl Curtains Side Curtains 1. Zip four to six inches of the forward side curtain (A) to the center side curtain (B), then zip four to six inches of the center side curtain to the aft side curtain (C).
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Canvas Care (see also ‘Clear Vinyl Care’ on next page) • After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the canvas with cold freshwater. • Before stowing, let the canvas air-dry completely.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Clear Vinyl Care C A U T I O N • NEVER store the clear vinyl pieces wet, as this will cause a milky film to develop. • NEVER fold or crease the clear vinyl pieces as cracking will occur.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems N O T I C E ALWAYS keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. • The separate instruction sheets or manuals for all appliances and entertainment systems contain detailed informa- tion and important safeguards.
Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Alcohol/110-Volt Electric Stove D A N G E R ! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • The alcohol stove is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • BEFORE using the alcohol stove, Open doors and windows to make sure there is enough fresh air for ventilation.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Dinette to Sleeping Berth Conversion 1. Remove the table (A) and the table leg (B). 2. Place the table (A) so that if fits securely on the edge lips at the front of the dinette seats.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Lights Care & 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. There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System D A N G E R ! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartment.
Chapter 11: Electrical System Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 12-Volt DC System Batteries • The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-volt accessories, and engine starting. • The Electrical section in Chapter 8 of the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual provides battery care and maintenance instructions.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System Fuses FUSE BLOCKS • Fuses for the accessories are on the fuse blocks. For the location of the fuse blocks, see the Component Locations section in Chapter 2 of this supplement.
Chapter 11: Electrical System Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Alternator The alternator will keep the battery properly charged when the engine is running at, or above, cruising speeds. Battery Charger (If Equipped) C A U T I O N ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER run your boat’s engines and the battery charger at the same time.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System 110-Volt AC System WA R N I N G ! FIRE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • If your boat is equipped with a generator, NEVER bypass the power source lockouts on the 110-volt AC master panel.
Chapter 11: Electrical System Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Shore Power D A N G E R ! FIRE, EXPLOSION and SHOCK HAZARD! • Use ONLY compatible shore power connectors and NEVER alter the connectors. • Turn Off ALL breakers and switches on the 110-volt AC master panel BEFORE plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord.
Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System Connecting to Shore Power WA R N I N G ! SHOCK and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Monitor the polarity indicator lights EVERY TIME you connect to shore power.
Chapter 11: Electrical System Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Generator D A N G E R ! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the generator exhaust system for leaks BEFORE each use.
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Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Electrical System • When your boat is not connected to shore power, the generator can supply 110-volt/60-hertz power. • Before using the generator, read the generator operation manual for pre-start checks and break-in procedures.
Discovery 266 • 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...
Discovery 266 • 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.
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Float Plan Discovery 266 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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)