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  • Page 1 Sailfish 316 DC Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 SAILFISH 316 DC | TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. Boat Specifications 34. Console / Head Area 4. Boat Trailer Measurement 36. VSR Battery System 5. Boat Layout 37. Bilge Access and Explanation 6. Seating Locations 38. Bilge Pumps Boat Safety & Warning Labels 39.
  • Page 3 The new 316 Dual Console is a versatile family fishing boat that checks all the boxes: comfort, safety, quality and reliability. Well-equipped for a range of activities, the 316 DC offers a roomy and social layout with convertible seating and loads of storage space. And when you want a fishing battlewagon, the 316 doesn’t disappoint —...
  • Page 4 2023 316 DC SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD FEATURES Boat Fishing Storage • Backing Plates for Radar and VHF Mounts in Hard • Circulating Baitwell w/ LED Lighting (30-gal. • 3-Drawer Storage Cabinet Transom) • Battery Storage (Bilge Compartment) • Boarding Ladder (4-Step w/ Grab Handle) •...
  • Page 5 SAILFISH 316 DC | TRAILER MEASUREMENT CHART Boat Models 316DC 103 in. 64 in. 32 in. 16.5 in 114 in. 324 in. 355.5 in. 40.5 in.
  • Page 6 SAILFISH 316 DC | BOAT LAYOUT DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Sand Bar Cooler Storage Under Seat Boarding Ladder / Fresh Water Fill Enclosed Head System 30 Gallon Livewell In-Floor Ski Locker Bilge Access Helm Area Insulated Fish Box Insulated Fish Boxes / Storage...
  • Page 7 SAILFISH 316 DC | SEATING LOCATIONS...
  • Page 8: Warning Labels

    SAILFISH 316 DC | BOAT SAFETY & WARNING LABELS (California Only ) Warning Labels The safety for you and everyone on board, as a boat owner, you need to become familiar with and the locations of the Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat.
  • Page 9 SAILFISH 316 DC | BOAT SAFETY & WARNING LABELS Warning Labels Continued The safety for you and everyone on board, as a boat owner, you need to become familiar with and the locations of the Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat.
  • Page 10 SAILFISH 316 DC | BOAT SAFETY & WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS...
  • Page 11 SAILFISH 316 DC | BOAT SAFETY & WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENTS If any of your Boating Safety or Warning Labels become damaged, please call Sailfish Boats’ parts department for replacement stickers at 229-377-2125. THE SAILFISH PROMISE Sailfish is committed to building practical, purposeful, powerful boats that deliver a premium boating experience without a premium price tag.
  • Page 12 SAILFISH 316 DC | BOARDING LADDER & UNASSISTED BOARDING SITUATIONS Unassisted Boarding Instruction When using the ladder in an unassisted boarding situation, reach over the transom and open the covering board lid that is covering the ladder, pull ladder towards you, by picking up the ladder by the steps, release the strap, deploy the four step ladder by rotating it to the down position.
  • Page 13 SAILFISH 316 DC | BATTERY SELECTOR PANEL (FRONT)
  • Page 14 SAILFISH 316 DC | BATTERY SELECTOR PANEL WIRING (BACK) Download High Resolution Diagram...
  • Page 15 SAILFISH 316 DC | BREAKER PANEL SCHEMATIC PROPRIETARY RIGHTS 6.316 HORN NAV/ COURT ACC SW 2 ACC SW 1 STEREO ANCH LIGHTS LIGHTS FISH BOX FRESH LIVEWELL FISHBOX BILGE BILGE WATER WATER 5.000 WASTE HEAD HEAD WASHER WIPER HARDTOP REFRIG...
  • Page 16 SAILFISH 316 DC | BREAKER PANEL SCHEMATIC (BACK) PROPRIETARY RIGHTS SEE P.1 FOR REVS P.TABS S.TABS 4" 4" 12 RED 12 RED HELM CB - REAR HORN STEREO ACC SW 1 ACC SW 2 COURT NAV/ 4" 4" LIGHTS ANCH...
  • Page 17 SAILFISH 316 DC | SWITCH PANEL SCHEMATIC PROPRIETARY RIGHTS 5-22-20 MOVED HORN ORN/WHT TO HT PLUG, CHANGED HT FRM 3W TO 4W 5/22/20 ADDED 36" TO TB 2 GROUND BLOCK- WAS 12" 11/13/20 ADDED 36" 14 GRA TO NAV SW -6 TO HT DROP 2/15/22 11/13/20 24"...
  • Page 18 SAILFISH 316 DC | SWITCH PANEL SCHEMATIC (BACK) PROPRIETARY RIGHTS SEE P1 FOR REVISIONS 24" 16 PNK FUEL SDR COMPASS 24" 16 BLK PARALLEL SPLICE 16 BLU Ω 2W 1K RESISTOR 16 BLU HEAT SHRINK PARALLEL SPLICE NO CONN FRESH...
  • Page 19 SAILFISH 316 DC | HULL HARNESS SCHEMATIC REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE MADE BY ECN NO. BILGE PUMPS PLUGGED WRONG 6/10/20 ADDAE 4 RED HELM MAIN 2 & 3/8 RING TO MAIN 1 4/9/21 DELETED 4 RED HELM MAIN 2 & CHG 3/8 R ON AFT OF 4 RED #1 TO #10 R 4/26/21 ADDED FUREL CALIBRATION CAP AND PLUG FC &...
  • Page 20 SAILFISH 316 DC | DECK HARNESS SCHEMATIC REVISIONS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS DESCRIPTION DATE MADE BY ECN NO. THIS DOCUMENT DRAWING DISCLOSES SUBJECT MATTER IN WHICH BH ELECTRONICS INC SEE FILE 2/22/22 HAS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. THE INFORMATION AND DESIGN DISCLOSED HEREIN WERE ORIGINATED BY AND ARE THE PROPERTY OF BH ELECTRONICS INC.
  • Page 21 SAILFISH 316 DC | DECK HARNESS SCHEMATIC REVISIONS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS DESCRIPTION DATE MADE BY ECN NO. THIS DOCUMENT DRAWING DISCLOSES SUBJECT MATTER IN WHICH BH ELECTRONICS INC HAS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. THE INFORMATION AND DESIGN DISCLOSED HEREIN WERE ORIGINATED BY AND ARE THE PROPERTY OF BH ELECTRONICS INC. NEITHER RECEIPT...
  • Page 22 SAILFISH 316 DC | HARD TOP HARNESS SCHEMATIC PROPRIETARY RIGHTS REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE MADE BY ECN NO. THIS DOCUMENT DRAWING DISCLOSES SUBJECT MATTER IN WHICH BH ELECTRONICS INC HAS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. THE INFORMATION AND DESIGN DISCLOSED HEREIN WERE SEE NOTES 2/22/22 ORIGINATED BY AND ARE THE PROPERTY OF BH ELECTRONICS INC.
  • Page 23 SAILFISH 316 DC | HARD TOP SWITCH PANEL SCHEMATIC - YAMAHA PROPRIETARY RIGHTS 1/13/21 736-VJD166B WAS 736-V6D1D66B 1/13/22 YAMAHA CL5 .250 1822 PO OPENING PARALLEL SPLICE Ω 2W 1K RESISTOR HEAT SHRINK PARALLEL SPLICE SILVER TAPE 1-16 BLK-PNL LT GRD 2-16 BLU/RED-AFT SPREADER LTS 6"...
  • Page 24 SAILFISH 316 DC | FUEL SYSTEM LAYOUT DESCRIPTION Fuel Filter Access (Yamaha Only) - Mercury Built-In Fuel Fill Fuel Tank Location Fuel Pickups Fuel Sender Primer Bulb Access (Mercury Only) - Yamaha Built-In...
  • Page 25 SAILFISH 316 DC | PLUMBING DIAGRAM Download High Resolution Diagram...
  • Page 26 SAILFISH 316 DC | HELM AREA DESCRIPTION Compass Optional Garmin Units Switch Panel Fusion Stereo Uflex Tilt Helm Optional Remote Spotlight Controls Optional Uflex Power Assist Steering Controls Windlass Controls Trim Tab Actuator Switches Optional Garmin VHF Emergency Engine Shutoff Switch &...
  • Page 27 SAILFISH 316 DC | UFLEX STEERING SYSTEM (MERCURY) Mercury powered Sailfish Boats come standard with UFLEX Hydrau- lic Steering, a full stain less steel shaft; cylinders are built with carbon steel pistons, coupled with extra-large end caps to prevent leakage.
  • Page 28 SAILFISH 316 DC | UFLEX OPTIONAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM (MERCURY)
  • Page 29 SAILFISH 316 DC HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP UFLEX MasterDrive Power Assisted Steering System The Master Drive is a power assisted steering system operated by an electrohydraulic pump which delivers fingertip control regardless of speed or torque conditions, ensuring full control of the boat both during maneuvers and in bad sea conditions.
  • Page 30 SAILFISH 316 DC OPTIONAL MERCURY JPO (JOYSTICK PILOTING FOR OUTBOARDS) An intuitive steering system for multi-engine boats that places steering, as well as throttling and shifting, at your fingertips. The joystick provides “360-degree control,” enabling you to move your boat sideways, forward, backward, diagonally or spin on its own axis.
  • Page 31 SAILFISH 316 DC OPTIONAL MERCURY JPO This manual covers only the joystick piloting system and does not address The Hydraulic Reservoirs the maintenance of the engines, transmissions, or other vessel components and steering pumps can be or systems. For information covering your engine and transmission, refer found in the aft bilge area.
  • Page 32 SAILFISH 316 DC | YAMAHA HELM MASTER EX STEERING SYSTEM Yamaha Helm Master EX Helm Master EX offers boaters customizable, integrated boat con trol with more ease and convenience than ever before. Yamaha’s Digital Electronic Steering (DES) is the electronically controlled steering system is the Industry-first integrated electric steer- by-wire system Unlike aftermarket steering system, it is digitally connected from the helm to the engine, requiring no external pumps or steering fluid.
  • Page 33: Engine Break-In Period

    SAILFISH 316 DC | IGNITION SWITCHES & ENGINE SHUT OFF CORD / LANYARD Ignition Switches, Engine Shut-off Cord/ Lanyard Each Sailfish boat will be equipped with a Yamaha or Mercury ignition switch with an emergency engine shut off cord/lanyard. This lanyard should be worn at all times while oper-...
  • Page 34: Plug And Play Wiring

    Fuel-Water Separator Sailfish has rigged Yamaha water fuel separators in the bilge compartment. Each engine will have its own filter. These filters can be accessed through the bilge access doors, in the back of the boat.
  • Page 35 SAILFISH 316 DC | CONSOLE / HEAD AREA DESCRIPTION Large Panel For Easy Access To Console Components Stereo Amplifier Breaker Panel Windshield Washer Fill Tank Starboard Console Storage Area Bow Access to Starboard Console Storage Area...
  • Page 36 SAILFISH 316 DC | CONSOLE / HEAD AREA DESCRIPTION Electric Marine Head w/ 10 gal. Holding Tank & Deck Pump Out Fitting. Overboard Discharge Upgrade Available. Freshwater Sink w/ Pull-Out Shower Storage...
  • Page 37 SAILFISH 316 DC | VSR BATTERY SYSTEM - “THE SMART BATTERY SWITCH” The VSR, or Voltage Sensitive Relay, is a very handy little box he is now discharging only one battery, our fisherman is going to that solves a load of traditional charging problems on marine have starting power when he needs it later –...
  • Page 38: Bilge Access And Explanation

    The bilge of your boat can be accessed through the large door in the aft of the boat. This large door allows easy access too many of the boats components. You may also access it through the two access plates in the splash-well. The bilge area of your sailfish boat should be checked before, during and after each operation.
  • Page 39 SAILFISH 316 DC | BILGE PUMPS All Sailfish Boats are furnished with Rule Bilge Pumps, The Rule 2000 GPH (gallon per hour) pump has a built in automatic float switch. This is engaged when the water level rises in the bilge and the float rises in the pump causing the pump to turn on.
  • Page 40 SAILFISH 316 DC | RAW WATER WASHDOWN SYSTEM The raw water wash down on your Sailfish Boat is powered by a Shur-flo Pro Blaster Pump which creates a pressurized system, once the pump is turned on and pressure is created the pump will shut down until more pressure is needed.
  • Page 41 SAILFISH 316 DC | FRESHWATER WASHDOWN & SHOWER SYSTEM Bow Shower Transom Shower The freshwater washdown and shower system on your Sailfish Boat is powered by a Shur-flo Pro Blaster Pump which creates a pressurized system, once the pump is turned on and pressure is created throughout the freshwater hoses;...
  • Page 42 SAILFISH 316 DC | LIVEWELL OPERATION Instructions • Make sure the seacock below the baitwell pump is in the open position (seacock is accessed through the hatch under the tran- CLOSED som walk thru door). • Turn on the livewell switch.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    SAILFISH 316 DC | FISHBOX PUMP The 3166DC is equipped with a diaphragm pump called the gulper grouper. (pictured top right). The Whale Gulper Grouper pump has no impeller to clog or burn out. Unlike impeller pumps these have no-choke valves that easily pump out fish box waste.
  • Page 44 SAILFISH 316 DC | STANDARD HARD TOP DESCRIPTION Navigation Lights Docking Lights The standard hard top is equipped with navigation lights, courtesy lights, spreader lights, Optional Remote Spotlight docking lights, an anchor light , two speakers, 6 rocket launchers, and overhead PFD Storage.
  • Page 45 SAILFISH 316 DC | STANDARD HARD TOP DESCRIPTION Spreader Lights Courtesy Lights Speakers The standard hard top is equipped with navigation lights, courtesy lights, spreader lights, Switch Panel docking lights, an anchor light , two speakers, 6 rocket launchers, and overhead PFD Storage.
  • Page 46 SAILFISH 316 DC | OPTIONAL SKI TOW BAR Catch fingers under the top of the ski tow bar and pull up 2. After pulling up to use the tow bar, turn to the left to lock the tow pole in the UP position by finding and listening to the catch bar secure in place 3.
  • Page 47: Electrical Connections

    SAILFISH 316 DC | BENNETT TRIM TAB MAINTENANCE Periodically checking the fluid 3. Apply two coats of anti-fouling paint. • While underway, do not move one trim Actuator, including the piston, may be tab significantly farther down than the level in hydraulic systems painted.
  • Page 48 SAILFISH 316 DC | WINDSHIELD WASHING AND CARE If you have been offshore, be sure to spray the windshield liberally with a hose to melt and wash away any salt crystals. 2. Use commercially available glass cleaners or a mixture of fresh water and white vinegar.
  • Page 49: Maintenance

    SAILFISH 316 DC | LEWMAR PRO-FISH 700 WINDLASS Troubleshooting Your boat has a factory installed windlass and there will be a complete owners' manual in your owners packet. For more detailed information please refer to Anchor Rode pays out independently while windlass is...
  • Page 50 SAILFISH 316 DC | LEWMAR PRO-FISH 700 WINDLASS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Failure to Operate Troubleshoot Chart: Reversing Toggle Control Switch (Part No. 0052519) Is there voltage at the input terminal (positive) to the If no voltage is present, the battery isolation is OFF, the breaker control switch? is tripped or a fuse has blown.
  • Page 51: Specifications

    SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Dometic MasterFlush Dometic MasterFlush Components B1–B2 Installed toilet Toilet compo (fig. Ref. Description Ref. Macerator toilet DFS-2F flush switch (standard - freshwater flush toilet) DFS-1F flush switch (standard - sea water flush toilet)
  • Page 52: Overboard Discharge (Optional)

    SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Battery Fuse Waste Management System Master Switch Controller for Waste Management System DESCRIPTION Vent Inlet Toilet Deck Pump Out Overboard Discharge (Optional) Waste Holding Tank Outlet Download High Resolution Diagram...
  • Page 53 The bowl should completely clear. SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Normal flushing ADDING WATER TO TOILET BOWL Press “Add Water” switch (1) until desired water level is achieved. (Do not press “Add Water” switch too long or overflow may occur.) More water is usually added only when flushing solids.
  • Page 54 Caution – Do Not Flush Waste with “Dry Bowl” Switch! SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM To maintain proper cleanliness and operation of the toilet and macerator pump, water should be used with every flush. Caution – Do Not Flush Foreign Objects! Flush only water, bodily wastes and rapid-dissolving toilet tissue.
  • Page 55: Maintenance And Winterizing

    Note SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Make sure all guests understand toilet operation before use. Maintenance & Winterizing Maintenance and winterizing Cleaning the toilet To maintain the toilet’s original, lustrous appearance, use Dometic Toilet Bowl Cleaner or other ®...
  • Page 56 SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Maintenance & Winterizing Dometic MasterFlush Winterizing At the end of each season, the Dometic macerator toilet should be winterized for storage by using potable water-safe antifreeze (if boat or vehicle will be exposed to freezing temperatures).
  • Page 57: System Features

    SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM • Rugged Polyethylene holding tank • Evacuation Pump • Barbed fittings for all hose connections • Touch-pad waste management control panel • Heavy Duty Macerator • Additional dock side evacuation pick up •...
  • Page 58: Installation

    SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Installation: Maintenance: The holding tank should be located close to the toilet. Flush system with clean water to remove any build up of A proper seacock is required if the discharge thru-hull is sludge or debris.
  • Page 59 SAILFISH 316 DC | TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Dometic MasterFlush Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Service Instruction 1. Flush function works, but water a. Discharge piping is pinched or a. Check discharge piping. in bowl empties slowly or not kinked.
  • Page 60 SAILFISH 316 DC | VINYL CARE & CLEANING Legend Failure to care for your vinyl properly, or use STEP-BY-STEP CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS of improper cleaners may void your warranty & damage your vinyl. TYPE OF STAIN STEPS: A. Medium-Soft brush, General Care...
  • Page 61: Anodized Aluminum

    SAILFISH 316 DC | ALUMINUM COSMETIC CORROSION (PITTING) The information provided is designed Our goal is to slow down or stop this Chemical Attack to give you a thorough understanding natural phenomenon we call pitting (or of the factors that can impact the ap- corrosion).
  • Page 62 SAILFISH 316 DC | CARING FOR ALUMINUM Tips are designed to seal and protect Harmful Cleaners before problems occur and others are designed to use after pitting has Avoid the use of bleach or chlorides to • Bleach (Chlorox, etc.) appeared.
  • Page 63 SAILFISH 316 DC | CARING FOR STAINLESS STEEL Will Stainless Steel Discolor? The information provided is designed contained in the material. 304 and 316 to give you a thorough understanding are the prominent grades of Stainless of the factors that can impact the...
  • Page 64 Congratulations! You are the proud occurs if these type of cleaners are owner of a new Sailfish. You are also used on weathered gel coat. However, Compounding the owner of a new gel coat finish on...
  • Page 65 SAILFISH 316 DC | GEL COAT Discolored areas are very shallow in Scratches Refinishing depth, literally right on the surface. The discoloration may be removed by gently wet-sanding the affected areas only If the scratch is in the gel coat surface,...
  • Page 66 All warranty periods run from the date (the “Effective Date”) of delivery to the original retail owner (the “Owner”), or twelve (12) months from the date the boat was delivered to the Sailfish dealer, whichever is earlier.
  • Page 67 Sailfish. Neither your Sailfish dealer nor anyone else is authorized to extend the time or scope of this warranty, or to create or assume for Sailfish any other obligation or liability with respect to Sailfish or this warranty.
  • Page 68 Specifications, features, equipment, options, colors, materials and trim are based on information available at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Some accessories shown in photographs, or described, may not be standard equipment or even available as an option(s). Confirm availability of all accessories and equipment with an authorized Sailfish Boats dealer prior to purchase.

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