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2005 TRS Owner’s Manual Revised March 2020 Maverick Boat Group 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce, Florida 34946 • Pathfinderboats.com (772)-465-0631...
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Thank you for choosing a Pathfinder boat to transport you to your angling dreams. We believe the Pathfinder 2005 TRS is the best all-purpose boat on the market, and we’re sure that you’ll be completely satisfied with the unmatched performance, quality and fishability of your new boat.
Pre-Operation Checklist We recommend you print this document and store it at the helm station. Maverick Boat Group 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce, Florida 34946 • Pathfinderboats.com (772)-465-0631...
Maintenance & Cleaning Maintenance Pathfinder advises owners that maintenance and repairs should be performed at an authorized Pathfinder Dealer. The following information is general in nature and should not be considered a repair manual or guidelines set forth by Maverick Boat Group.
DO NOT operate the boat if the engine stop switch system does not function properly. Go to a Pathfinder Dealer to have this resolved immediately. The lanyard should be securely attached to the boat operator at all times that the engine is on.
Helm & Switch Panel Pathfinder Duffel Bag Along with your boat, you received a Duffel Bag with your new Pathfinder. Inside the Duffel Bag are the following items: o Large Livewell Standpipe o Short Livewell Standpipe o 1.5”...
Fuel-Water Separator & Drain Fuel-Water Separator Each Pathfinder 2005 TRS is equipped with a fuel water separator to ensure maximum performance and protect the outboard engine from contaminated gasoline. The fuel separator is a metal, cylindrical unit secured to the transom section of your starboard aft rigging box.
Bilge Bilge The bilge of your Pathfinder should always be checked before and after a launch. While checking the bilge, note that a small amount of water in the bilge is normal. However, a large amount of water or any signs of fuel or oil requires immediate attention. If such a situation exists, the boat should be taken to a certified marine technician immediately.
and gently turning the top of the pump. You will feel the pump release from the cradle. The entire bilge pump and wiring should release from the cradle. After removing the pump, check the underside and impeller areas for miscellaneous items that might clog the pump.
Trolling Motor Wiring Trolling Motor/Wiring System Your Pathfinder 2005 TRS comes standard with a 24V trolling motor wiring system. A trolling motor mounting plate was built into the bow of your Pathfinder during the manufacturing process. To attach a trolling motor, please go to your nearest Pathfinder dealer.
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Your Pathfinder is rigged at the factory so that the primary battery or "house battery" is tied to setting “1” on the battery switch. When the switch is in this position, your main breaker LED light should be illuminated.
No passenger should attempt to enter or exit the boat by the ladder or by any other means while the engine is on. Props Prop selection on your 2005 TRS is determined by your local Pathfinder Dealer, but all props are based on recommendations from Pathfinder Boat Company and Yamaha Marine in order to give your boat maximum overall performance.
Self-Bailing Cockpit & Livewell Self-Bailing Cockpit The cockpit on the Pathfinder 2005 TRS is designed to be self-bailing, meaning that all the water that comes into the cockpit will be directly drained overboard. This keeps the boat from acquiring standing water and allows the boat to drain at all times, including while the boat is docked.
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Pathfinder Dealer immediately. Refer to page 10 for further information regarding bilge pump operation and maintenance.
Wiring A wiring diagram of your Pathfinder has been included to help troubleshoot any electrical problems or to add additional electronics or electrical connections. We recommend you use a trained marine electrician for all electrical issues.
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Pathfinder Main Harness To Console Pin # Function Wire Color Nav Lts (Instrumentation) Grey Nav Lts Grey Anc Lt (Console) Grey/White Anc Lt (T‐TOP) Grey/White Pin C T‐Top Recept Horn Orange/White Spreader Lt Blue/Black Pin A T‐Top Recept Overhead Lts Blue/Green Pin B T‐Top Recept...
9 feet. Locking Rod Storage Under Gunwale Rod Storage The 2005 TRS comes standard with under gunwale rod racks on both the port and starboard sides. These give you space to safely store an additional 4 rods for your fishing needs.
Optional Features Optional JL Stereo System If you chose the stereo option, your 2005 TRS came with a JL Audio Stereo system Media Master 50 with four matching speakers. Please refer to the JL Audio Owner’s Manual in your duffel bag for operation.
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Pushing the bottom of the switch (Up) will raise the tabs and lift the bow out of the water for better running performance. To achieve the best running performance with your Pathfinder 2005 TRS, use the engine trim in conjunction with your trim tabs to find the perfect amount of lift and a safe, comfortable ride.
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Pathfinder dealer. Power Pole Jackplates Your Pathfinder 2005 TRS may have an optional jackplate to improve shallow water performance. A jackplate allows the motor to be trimmed straight up as opposed to the angled trimming of the stock engine trim motor, thus allowing more prop to remain in the water while running.
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Transom supporting devices can be purchased from your local Pathfinder dealer or boating and trailer supply stores.
2005 TRS Reinforcements *reference only Maverick Boat Group 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce, Florida 34946 • Pathfinderboats.com (772)-465-0631...
2005 TRS Optional Trolling Motor with Battery Charger and Wire Routing Maverick Boat Group 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce, Florida 34946 • Pathfinderboats.com (772)-465-0631...
Your relationship with your local Pathfinder dealer should never end with the delivery of your new boat. Your local Pathfinder dealership is where you will take your boat for service and repair, as well as to address any warranty issues.