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2600 HPS Owner’s Manual Revised May 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 2600 HPS 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.
To the right of the steering wheel you have your two trim tab switches, which are standard on the 2600 HPS. The boat also comes standard with a compass mounted on top of the console.
Various Accessories Manuals Fuel-Water Separator & Drain Fuel-Water Separator Each Pathfinder 2600 HPS 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 central 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.
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electrical issue. The automatic float switch is wired to the 24-hour side of the battery switch through the “BILGE” breaker on the battery switch panel. When functioning properly, the float switch activates the bilge pump to pump water overboard once water in the bilge reaches a level that submerges the switch.
“self-bailing”. When closed, no water will be allowed to travel to or from the cockpit. 2600 HPS Livewell Pump Assembly The livewell pump assembly is composed of a scoop strainer mounted to the bottom of the hull, a thru hull fitting, ball valve assembly, and the pump.
Backing Plates & Trolling Motor Wiring Backing Plates The diagram on page 27 shows all the screw-retention backing plates (trolling motor, T- Top, Leaning Post) originally placed in the deck of a Pathfinder 2600 HPS during the construction process. Trolling Motor/Wiring System Your Pathfinder 2600 HPS comes standard with a 36V trolling motor wiring system.
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breaker has been tripped by pressing in the 40-amp switch labeled Helm Panel. This will close the circuit and should result in powering up the console switch panel. In the event there is still no main power, this could be an indication of a dead battery, loose connection from this battery to the battery switch or the need for a new 40-amp breaker.
Battery Switch Diagram Ladder & Props Stainless Boarding Ladder The 2600 HPS comes with the Swim/Dive Platform mounted in the stern of the boat. This platform provides for an easier and safer entry and exit from the boat. To operate the platform simply lift the metal ladder from the platform, extend the ladder to its full length, and let the ladder fall into the water.
Props Prop selection on your 2600 HPS 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 2600 HPS 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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Livewell System The new and improved livewell system on the 2600 HPS keeps bait alive longer than any other system on the market. It has a dual inflow system and a unique drain system that prevents dead zones and quickly expels any harmful chemicals (such as ammonia) from the water.
Wiring A wiring diagram of your Pathfinder 2600 HPS 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. Inside the console on the starboard side is the ground terminal and the breaker panel is located in the glove box.
We also run a string aft to the rigging box. Standard Features Trim Tabs Trim tabs are standard on the Pathfinder 2600 HPS. We use integrated 9 X 12-inch Bennett electric trim tabs which can enhance the boat’s performance. Because the tabs are...
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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 2600 HPS, use the engine trim in conjunction with your trim tabs to find the perfect amount of lift and a safe, comfortable ride.
Optional Features Optional JL Stereo System If you chose the stereo option, your 2600 HPS 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. Even if your boat didn’t come with the stereo, it is pre-wired for four speakers in the cockpit and two speakers in the hardtop.
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Command Link Gauges Command Link Gauges are an option for the 2600 HPS and are an upgrade from the standard digital gauges. This gauge allows access to more information and is user-selectable so you can choose the functions displayed. Speed data can be displayed from a pitot tube, Triducer, or NMEA protocol GPS unit.
2600 HPS Trolling Motor with Battery Charger and Wire Routing Maverick Boat Group 3207 Industrial 29th St. • Fort Pierce, Florida 34946 • Pathfinderboats.com (772)-465-0631...
Upholstery Care & Cleaning Guide Upholstery Care & Cleaning Guide 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.
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