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Dear Grady-White Owner:
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Your Grady-White exceeds all US Coast Guard safety standards and is built to standards certified by the
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standards—standards that have served our owners through some truly extraordinary conditions since our
first models built in 1959.
The seaworthiness and safety of your Grady-White is highly dependent on the operation, maintenance
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Sincerely yours,
Kris Carroll
President
Grady-White Boats, Inc.
5121 Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy, Greenville, NC 27834 • P.O. Box 1527 • Greenville, NC 27835-1527
Grady-White Boats, Inc.
Tel: 252-752-2111 • Fax: 252-752-4217 • http://www.gradywhite.com
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Summary of Contents for Grady-White Boats Coastal Explorer 251
- Page 1 We sincerely want to provide you with the help and information that will make your Grady-White experience delightful. Thanks for choosing a Grady-White. All of us at the factory and at your dealership are dedicated to earning your confidence in Grady-White Boats. Again, welcome aboard. Sincerely yours, Kris Carroll President Grady-White Boats, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Consumer Information Owner’s Packet ............. Warranty Information . - Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Performance Performance Factors ............4-1 Engine Efficiency .
- Page 5 .............7-4 Chapter 8: Coastal Explorer 251 Specifications .
- Page 6 Table of Contents Safety Labels and Location ............8-10 Chapter 9: Limited Warranty Registration Of Purchase...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Consumer Information
Dealer Responsibilities Include Providing The Following: • An orientation of the general operation of your Grady-White. • Submitting the required warranty information to Grady-White Boats to validate the warranty. • An explanation of safety issues regarding the use of containment systems and components. -
Page 8: Consumer Responsibilities
• Return the boat to the selling dealer for an engine inspection. Refer to the engine’s owner’s manual for the proper maintenance schedule. Grady-White Boats has a permanent record of your boat which is retained under its “Hull Identification Number” (HIN). Data regarding equipment and accessories, as well as dealer/ shipping information is documented. -
Page 9: Hazard Warning Labels
Chapter 1: Consumer Information Hazard Warning Labels The hazard warning labels shown below are applied throughout this manual to alert the customer of potentially dangerous situations that can lead to death, personal injury, and/or product damage. We urge you to observe these warnings and comply with all safety recommendations. DANGER This symbol alerts you to imminently hazardous situations which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. - Page 10 Chapter 1: Consumer Information...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Safety
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual enclosed with this manual for more information. • Lighting Grady-White boats are equipped with navigational lights that meet requirements for recreational vessels for inland and international waters. Additional Recommended Equipment In addition to the required safety equipment, there are additional items that will provide an extra margin of safety and convenience for you and your passengers while boating. -
Page 12: Registration Numbers
Chapter 2: Safety Registration Numbers Federal and State laws require a powerboat to be registered in the State where it is primarily used. Registration numbers and validation stickers must be displayed according to regulations. The registration certificate must be on board when boating. The boat serial number or Hull Identification Number (HIN, page 1–2) is required on the registration form. -
Page 13: Boating Safety
Chapter 2: Safety Boating Safety Safety is an important aspect of boating. Your safety as well as the safety of your passengers and vessel is your responsibility. The following precautions and the ones mentioned in section 1 of Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual will add to you and your passengers’ boating safety and pleasure. -
Page 14: Certification
Chapter 2: Safety • Inclement Weather On the water, the weather can change rapidly. Always be mindful of changing weather and sea conditions as these can impact the safe operation of your vessel, and the safety of your passengers. Certification This label means your Grady-White is certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). - Page 15 Chapter 2: Safety In the helm area you will find a NMMA capacity information tag indicating the maximum weight and person capacity for your boat. This tag will also designate the maximum horsepower limit for an outboard. You and your passengers will be in jeopardy and your warranty void if any of these stipulations are exceeded.
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Page 16: Designated Occupant Positions
Chapter 2: Safety Designated Occupant Positions The number of designated occupant positions matches the persons capacity label of your boat. These areas may be standing or seating positions that are appropriately sized and designed to be safely occupied at boat speeds in excess of 5 mph (4.3 knots).Your boat’s designated occupant positions are indicated by an X on this boat... -
Page 17: Carbon Monoxide
Chapter 2: Safety Carbon Monoxide W A R N I N G CO is produced by all combustion engine(s) and generator sets. Avoid brain damage or death from carbon monoxide. Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. Avoid blockage of exhaust outlets. Signs of exposure include headache, nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. -
Page 18: Propeller Safety
Chapter 2: Safety W A R N I N G Exhaust fumes from engine(s) contain (CO). Boats with canvas deployed are more likely to collect exhaust fumes. Avoid brain damage or death from (CO). Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilated. Signs of exposure include headache, nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Propeller Safety W A R N I N G Contact with propeller(s) can cause death or serious bodily injury. - Page 19 Chapter 2: Safety We support the work of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons. We urge you to attend any instructional classes sponsored by these organizations. Reference page 10 of Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual for training options, and page 28 for information on charts and maps.
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Page 21: Chapter 3: General Information
Chapter 3: General Information ChapTer 3: GeNeraL INFOrMaTION Fueling WARNING Safety during fueling requires CAUTION and COMMON SENSE. Please study the following precautions carefully. Consult your dealer if you have any questions. Prior to your initial fill-up, check your engine manual to confirm the type of fuel and octane rating specified by the manufacturer. -
Page 22: Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency All Grady-White Boats meet the U.S. Environmental Agency standards in effect at the time of manufacture. All boats have an EPA label incorporated within their NMMA certification label. For international boats without an NMMA label, a separate label has been included to show compliance with EPA standards. -
Page 23: Predeparture
Chapter 3: General Information Practice maneuvering the trailer; the trailer always backs in the opposite direction of the vehicle. To maneuver the trailer, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go. Familiarize yourself with this manual and all aspects of your boat prior to initial launch. At the launch site, go through a pre-launch checklist. -
Page 24: Anchoring
Chapter 3: General Information Anchoring Some factors that determine the size and type of anchor most suitable for your boat include the size of your boat and the type of lake, sea or river bottom in your boating area. Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual has a list of tips concerning anchoring starting on page 56. -
Page 25: Shallow Water
Chapter 3: General Information Shallow Water Most boats that become grounded can be floated off with engine(s) tilted to reduce the draft at the transom. With motors tilted, try rocking the boat from side to side to break the suction of mud from the keel. -
Page 26: Commonly Used Nautical Terms
Chapter 3: General Information Commonly Used Nautical Terms Access Plate Port Side Beam Stern Bow Pulpit Cleat Starboard Side Gunwale Bow Eye Keel Chine perpendicular to a boat’s keel Headroom: vertical distance between the floor Abeam: a line and over head structure or canopy ceiling Access Plate: a removable, watertight cover that Hull: major component that provides a watertight provides quick entry to enclosed areas for main-... -
Page 27: Chapter 4: Performance
Chapter 4: performance ChapTer 4: perFOrMaNCe Performance Factors Maximum performance is dependent on many factors and cannot be guaranteed. These factors will vary with changing conditions. Some of these factors are listed below. Reference the trouble- shooting guide on page 75 in Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual for additional suggestions on adjusting performance. -
Page 28: Propeller
Chapter 4: performance Propeller The condition of your prop has a major influence on the performance of your boat. Your engine(s) should be equipped with the best size prop for normal conditions. Unusual uses or weight conditions may require special props. A damaged prop can affect your boat’s top speed, cause vibrations, create a sudden drop in RPMs or even increase fuel consumption. -
Page 29: Steering
Chapter 4: performance WARNING Do not attempt to service any engine or drive component without being totally familiar with the safe and proper service procedures. Certain moving parts are exposed and can be dangerous. CAUTION Do not paint the outboard motors with anti-fouling paints designed for boat hulls. Many of these paints can cause severe damage to the engines. - Page 30 Chapter 4: performance Move the control lever aft of the neutral position to reverse the shift mechanism and create a reverse thrust of the propeller. Increase the aft movement to increase the reverse thrust. Remember that propellers are designed for maximum forward thrust; so, reverse thrust will not be as efficient. All controls have a neutral safety mechanism.
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Page 31: Chapter 5: Instrumentation And Switches
Chapter 5: Instrumentation ChapTer 5: INSTrUMeNTaTION aND SWITCheS Yamaha Instrumentation Panel Grady-White installs full Yamaha Command Link or Command Link Plus instrumentation on all boats. The instruments are powered by the ignition key(s) and will operate when the ignition switch(es) is in the “on” position. Yamaha Command Link CL7 Display (Digital Engines &... - Page 32 Chapter 5: Instrumentation For these reasons, never operate your boat at extremely low fuel levels. • Fuel Economy This feature indicates the engine’s fuel economy in miles per gallon. • Fuel Consumption This feature indicates the fuel consumption in gallons since the feature was last reset. •...
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Page 33: Yamaha Helm Master
Chapter 5: Instrumentation • Hour Meter This feature records the cumulative number of hours the engine has been in use. • Trip Hour Meter This feature indicates the number of hours the engine has been in use since it was last set. •... -
Page 34: Switch Panel
Chapter 5: Instrumentation The Digital Remote Control has 6 control selector buttons whose activation is indicated by a green LED. The Speed Control selector is used to set the RPMs throughout the range of the engine. The Single Lever selector allows the port lever to control the shifting and speed of all engines. The Station Selector is used to select the active station on boats with two stations. -
Page 35: Chapter 6: Maintenance And Service
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service ChapTer 6: MaINTeNaNCe aND SerVICe General The amount of maintenance required to keep your boat operating properly and to maintain the appearance is dependent on how the boat is used, amount of usage, salt or fresh water, geographic location, etc. -
Page 36: Finish/Waxing
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service Finish/Waxing Gel-coat will age or dull naturally due to constant exposure to the natural environment and pollutants. Discolorations are shallow in depth. Factors that will affect the rate of discoloration are: the sun, pollution, old wax accumulation, and the salt content of water. Polishing compound (fine abrasive) or rubbing compound (coarse abrasive) is recommended for use on fiberglass finishes to remove scratches and stains or restore severely weathered surfaces. -
Page 37: Bottom Paint
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service W A R N I N G M.E.K.P. (Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), gel-coat and acetone are flammable and hazardous chemicals that must be handled properly. Follow instructions carefully. After the gel-coat is catalyzed, it will soon heat up and put off fumes. When finished with catalyzed chemicals, or if they start to build up heat, submerse completely in water until cool. -
Page 38: Snaps And Zippers
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service Snaps and Zippers To protect the snaps and zippers on your boat’s canvas and cushions from corrosion and binding, Grady-White includes a tube of lubricant (E-Z Snap ) in your Owner’s Packet. The ® lubricant, manufactured by IOSSO (part number 10909), should be applied per the manufacturer’s directions during the initial use of your canvas and cushions. -
Page 39: Polyethylene/Acrylic/Vinyl
Scuppers Grady-White boats have self-bailing cockpits meaning water on the cockpit floor drains by gravity through large aft scuppers and not into the bilge. The aft drains (scuppers) have an external scupper flap assembly that restricts the flow of water back into the boat. Inspect the flaps periodically to make sure they are free of debris. -
Page 40: Fuel System
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service Due to the nature of aluminum and the harsh exposure conditions of the marine environment, it is important to follow a required maintenance procedure. Failure to follow a preventative maintenance procedure will most likely result in aluminum pitting. Both painted and anodized aluminum parts must be washed periodically with a very mild soap and water solution. - Page 41 Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service Annually conduct a detailed inspection of fuel system components, especially those hidden from routine inspection. Replace any fittings, deteriorated hoses, clamps or connections immediately. Fuel filter/water separators should be replaced at least annually.
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Page 43: Batteries
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service Fuel Tank Compartment The fuel tank compartments need to be rinsed periodically especially when used in a salt-water environment. Dirt accumulation attracts salt, creating salt crystals. Salt crystals can corrode most metal surfaces if left untreated over a period of time. To help protect your fuel tank from corrosion, rinse the compartment with fresh water. -
Page 44: Inverter Batteries
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service W A R N I N G Do not allow any electrically conductive material to make contact with both the positive and negative terminals at the same time (i.e. a hand tool used when disconnecting and reconnecting battery cables). -
Page 45: 251 Dc Accessory Wiring Color - Fuse/Breaker
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service 251 DC Accessory Wiring Color - Fuse/Breaker Accessory Wire Amperage Location Lights Bow Light 16 ga Gry Accessory Panel Hardtop Dome Light 16 ga Blu/Grn 10.0 Hardtop Fuseblock Console Light 16 ga Blu/Grn 10.0 Fuse Block Cockpit Lights 16 ga Blu/Yel Accessory Panel... - Page 46 Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service 251 DC Accessory Wiring Color - Fuse/Breaker – Continued Accessory Wire Amperage Location Stereo 16 ga Red 15.0 Fuse Block Windshield Wiper Power 16 ga Org/Blk Accessory Panel Windshield Wiper Park 16 ga Org On Motor Accessory Panel Wire gauge is the same as the gauge of the power wire to the corresponding component.
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Page 47: Chapter 7: Winterization And Storage
Manual for a checklist on winterizing and storage. Boat Storage Grady-White boats are equipped with stern eyes and a bow eye. These eyes are for anchoring and trailering purposes, and should be inspected regularly to insure structural integrity. C A U T I O N Boats should not be lifted for storage using the bow and stern eyes. -
Page 48: Cleaning And Lubricating
Chapter 7: Winterization For outdoor storage, a canvas cover should be used to prevent “sweating”. The cover should be fastened securely so that winds cannot remove it or cause it to chafe the boat. A poor covering job will eventually cost more than the price of a well-made cover. C A U T I O N Boats covered with plastic shrink wrap during storage must leave the fuel vent fitting outside of the enclosure to prevent the trapping of dangerous fumes. -
Page 49: Head System
Chapter 7: Winterization Head System Empty toilet and holding tank making sure all water is cleared. Reference Owner’s Packet for manufacturer’s information on winterization. Water should be removed from deck pump-out hoses. Drain portable heads. Remember to drain the upper and lower tanks. Water should be removed from deck pump-out lines. -
Page 50: Getting Boat Out After Storage
Chapter 7: Winterization Getting Boat Out After Storage Before placing your boat in the water for the boating season, have the hull bottom sanded and reapply anti-fouling bottom paint if necessary. Leave as much equipment and personal effects as possible off the boat until after launch and final check. Prior To Launching Start your own personalized list of items to check and perform prior to placing your boat in the water. -
Page 51: Chapter 8: Coastal Explorer 251
Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 ChapTer 8: COaSTaL expLOrer 251 Specifications Beam-amidship ......... 8' 6" (2.6 m) Bridge Clearance . - Page 52 Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 • Freshwater This switch activates the pressurized freshwater system. • Horn The horn meets the requirements of the USCG for sounding devices. • Lean Bar Livewell This switch activates the lean bar livewell system. • Navigation/Anchor Lights This three-position switch (NAV-OFF-ANC) changes the lighting configurations to running or anchor lights.
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Page 53: Auxiliary Fuse Block
Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 Auxiliary Fuse Block The auxiliary fuse block provides a source of power for electronics and other accessories. It is located inside the console, in the compartment on the aft wall. Your boat utilizes automotive type fuses. -
Page 54: Bilge Pump/Float Switch
Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 C A U T I O N Never turn the battery select switch to the “off ” position with the engine running as this could damage the charging system. Bilge Pump/Float Switch Your boat is equipped with an automatic float switch adjacent to the bilge pump. This switch will enable the bilge pump to come on automatically if a significant amount of water accumulates in the bilge. -
Page 55: Engine Flushing System
Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 Engine Flushing System The onboard engine flushing system is used to clean the cooling water passages of your engine using a garden hose and tap water. To operate this system, do the following steps: 1. Screw the garden hose adapter included in your owner’s manual packet onto a garden hose that is connected to an external freshwater supply. -
Page 56: Head
Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 Head Portable Head Operation 1. The upper freshwater reservoir must be filled with water prior to use. Compress the bellows pump located on the left corner of the toilet a few times to add water to the bowl. -
Page 57: Seacocks
Chapter 8: Coastal Explorer 251 Seacocks Ball valve seacocks are installed on the thru-hulls for the livewells and the washdown. It is necessary for the seacocks to be in the “open” position for operation. The “open” position is identified by the orientation of the handle. If the handle is in line or parallel to the body of the valve, the seacock is in the “open”... -
Page 58: Trim Tab Pump Location
Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 Trim tabs are also useful in correcting a port or starboard running list. If the boat is listing to the port side, press the starboard trim tab switch toward “bow down”. Press the port trim tab switch toward “bow down”... -
Page 59: Operation Of Optional Features
Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 Operation Of Optional Features Bow Shades If equipped with the bow shade canvas option, there are two carbon fiber poles and two receivers, located in the forward part of the bow on the gunnel. The canvas is custom fit to the boat, and is attached at four points: the two poles and the hardtop handrail. -
Page 60: Safety Labels And Location
Chapter 8: Coastal explorer 251 Safety Labels and Location The safety labels shown below for this model should be inspected regularly. To ensure safety in normal operation, replace any labels on your boat that become damaged, missing or weathered such that they are no longer legible. Replacement labels may be obtained from any Grady-White dealer or by contacting the Grady-White customer service department at 252-752-2111 or custserv@gradywhite.com. -
Page 61: Chapter 9: Limited Warranty
(5) years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. There is no fee involved in the transfer of warranty to the new owner. The Grady-White Boats Used Boat Registration Form must be completed online at the time of sale. This form can be found on the Grady-White website at the following web address: https://www.gradywhite.com/the-grady-experience/owners/used-... -
Page 62: Warranty Claim Procedures
Upon the discovery of a defect, the owner is to promptly contact the Grady-White dealer from whom the original retail purchaser purchased the boat who will affect the corrective action under this warranty upon prior written authorization from Grady-White Boats, Incorporated. THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. DURATION...
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