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  • Page 1 2012 Owner’s Manual 2015 255 cc 275 cc 275 cc 295 cc 295 cc 325 cc 325 cc https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 2 Revision 3 11/25/2014 https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF cONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................3 SAFETY INFORMATION ......................7 BOAT INFORMATION ......................8 SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 9 CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS ...................13 INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...............17 OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION ..................19 chapter 1: SAFETY EQUIPMENT 1.1 General ........................21 1.2 Engine Alarms ......................21 1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ....................21 1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................21...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF cONTENTS chapter 4: HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS 4.1 General ........................49 4.2 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls .................49 4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ....................50 4.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim ...................51 4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................51 4.6 Steering System ......................52 4.7 Trim Tabs ........................52 4.8 Bow Thruster (Optional) ....................53 4.9 Control Systems Maintenance ..................54 chapter 5:...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF cONTENTS chapter 9: DRAINAGE SYSTEMS 9.1 General ........................83 9.2 Cockpit Sole Drains ....................83 9.3 Hardtop Drains ......................83 9.4 Bilge Drainage ......................83 9.5 Fishboxes, Baitwell and Storage Compartment Drains ............84 9.6 Cockpit and Water System Drains ..................85 9.7 Drainage System Maintenance ..................85 chapter 10: VENTILATION SYSTEM 10.1 Cabin Ventilation .......................87...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF cONTENTS chapter 14: SEASONAL MAINTENANCE 14.1 Storage and Lay-up ....................121 14.2 Winterizing ......................123 14.3 Recommissioning ....................125 Appendix A: SCHEMATICS 255/275/295 Center Console Wiring Diagram ..............127 325 Center Console Wiring Diagram ...................128 Appendix B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................129 Appendix c: MAINTENANCE LOG ......................133 Appendix D: BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT ....................139...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Your Everglades owner’s manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These instructions are in the form of DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION statements. The following definitions apply: cAUTION HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY...

  • Page 8: Boat Information

    BOAT INFORMATION Please fill out the following information section and leave it in your Everglades owner’s manual. This information will be important for you, your dealer and/or Everglades service personnel to know, if you may need to call them for technical assistance or service. BOAT MODEL: HULL SERIAL #:...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPEcIFIcATIONS 255 CC Specifications HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE ____________________________________________________ 26’ 11” BEAM ________________________________________________________________________________ 9’ 3” WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES ____________________________________________________________ 5,800 DEAD RISE _____________________________________________________________________________ 21 DRAFT WITH ENGINES UP _______________________________________________________________ 19” DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN _____________________________________________________________ 36” TRANSOM HEIGHT ______________________________________________________________________ 25” BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF HARDTOP ___________________________________________________ 7’...
  • Page 10 SPEcIFIcATIONS 275 CC Specifications HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE _____________________________________________________ 29’ 3” BEAM ________________________________________________________________________________ 9’ 9” WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES ____________________________________________________________ 6,000 DEAD RISE _____________________________________________________________________________ 21 DRAFT WITH ENGINES UP _______________________________________________________________ 20” DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN _____________________________________________________________ 33” TRANSOM HEIGHT ______________________________________________________________________ 25” BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF HARDTOP _____________________________________________________ 8’...
  • Page 11 SPEcIFIcATIONS 295 CC Specifications HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE _____________________________________________________ 31’ 3” BEAM ________________________________________________________________________________ 9’ 9” WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES ____________________________________________________________ 6,300 DEAD RISE _____________________________________________________________________________ 21 DRAFT WITH ENGINES UP _______________________________________________________________ 20” DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN _____________________________________________________________ 33” TRANSOM HEIGHT ______________________________________________________________________ 25” BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF HARDTOP _____________________________________________________ 8’...
  • Page 12 SPEcIFIcATIONS 325 CC Specifications HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE _______________________________________________________ 35’ BEAM _______________________________________________________________________________ 10’ 8” WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINES ____________________________________________________________ 9,000 DEAD RISE _____________________________________________________________________________ 25 DRAFT WITH ENGINES UP _______________________________________________________________ 24” DRAFT WITH ENGINES DOWN _____________________________________________________________ 36” TRANSOM HEIGHT ______________________________________________________________________ 30” BRIDGE CLEARANCE TOP OF HARDTOP ___________________________________________________8’...

  • Page 13: Certifications & Specifications

    cERTIFIcATIONS & SPEcIFIcATIONS 255 center console Export Documentation (For Export Only) To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are providing the following information. Manufacturer: Name Everglades Boats...
  • Page 14 cERTIFIcATIONS & SPEcIFIcATIONS 275 center console Export Documentation (For Export Only) To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are providing the following information. Manufacturer: Name Everglades Boats...
  • Page 15 cERTIFIcATIONS & SPEcIFIcATIONS 295 center console Export Documentation (For Export Only) To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are providing the following information. Manufacturer: Name Everglades Boats...
  • Page 16 cERTIFIcATIONS & SPEcIFIcATIONS 325 center console Export Documentation (For Export Only) To be in compliance with European directives for recreational boats as published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in effect at the time this boat was manufactured, we are providing the following information. Manufacturer: Name Everglades Boats...

  • Page 17: Introduction & Important Information

    INTRODUcTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow with starboard being to your right and port to your left. The information and precautions listed in this manual are not all inclusive. It may be general in nature in some cases and detailed in others and is designed to provide you a basic understanding of your Everglades boat and some of the responsibilities...
  • Page 18 INTRODUcTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION Transferring the Limited Structural Warranty Service For a transfer fee, Everglades Boats will offer to All warranty repairs must be performed by an extend a Transferable Limited Structural Hull War- authorized Everglades Dealer. Should a problem ranty to subsequent owners of Everglades Boats.

  • Page 19: Owner / Operator Information

    OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION Registration and Numbering an accident. If you need additional information regarding accident reporting, please call the Boat- Federal law requires that all undocumented ves- ing Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647. sels equipped with propulsion machinery be regis- tered in the State of principal use. A certificate of Education number will be issued upon registering the boat.
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  • Page 21: Safety Equipment

    Chapter 1: SAFETY EQUIPMENT 1.1 General Your boat and outboard engines have been equipped with safety equipment designed to en- hance the safe operation of the boat and to meet U.S. Coast Guard safety standards. The Coast Guard or state, county and municipal law enforce- ment agencies require certain additional accessory safety equipment on each boat.

  • Page 22: Required Safety Equipment

    safety equipment Visual Distress Signals Notice: You should carry an extra stop switch lan- All boats used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, yard and instruct at least one other crew territorial seas and those waters connected di- member on the operation of the stop switch rectly to them, must be equipped with Coast Guard and location of the extra lanyard.

  • Page 23: Bilge And Fuel Fires

    safety equipment • Electric Distress Light (Night use only) • There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles. The electric distress light is accepted for night use only and must automatically flash Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety the international SOS distress signal.

  • Page 24: First Aid

    safety equipment 1.7 First Aid operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States. The It is the operator’s re- EPIRB should be mounted and registered accord- sponsibility to be familiar ing to the instructions provided with the beacon, with the proper first-aid so that the beacon’s unique distress code can be procedures and be able...

  • Page 25: Caution And Warning Labels

    safety equipment 1.9 Caution and Warning Labels The caution and warning labels shown are examples of the labels that could be on your boat. The actual labels and their location could vary on your boat. https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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  • Page 27: Operation

    Chapter 2: OPERATION 2.1 General the boat as well. Always modify the boat speed in accordance with the sea conditions, boat traffic Before you start the engines on your Everglades, and weather conditions. you should have become familiar with the various component systems and their operation and have Remember, it is the operator’s responsibility to performed a “Pre-Cruise System Check.”...
  • Page 28 Operation Overtaking Situations When one motor boat is overtaking another mo- tor boat, the boat that is being passed has the right-of-way. The overtaking boat must make the adjustments necessary to provide clearance for a safe passage of the other vessel. The boats should sound the appropriate signals.
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  • Page 30: Pre-Cruise Check

    Operation Notice: • Test the automatic and manual bilge pump Storms and wave action can cause buoys to switches to make sure the systems are working move. You should not rely on buoys alone properly. This is particularly important before to determine your position.

  • Page 31: Operating Your Boat

    Operation • Refer to the engine owner’s manual for pre- • Make sure the boat is operated in compliance operation checks specific to your engines. with all state and local laws governing the use of a boat. 2.4 Operating Your Boat After Starting the Engines: WARNING •...

  • Page 32: Docking, Anchoring And Mooring

    Operation • As different types of engines are used to • Turn off all electrical equipment except the power the boat, have the dealer describe the automatic bilge pumps. operating procedures for your boat. For more • If you are going to leave the boat unattended, instructions on “How To Operate The Boat,”...
  • Page 33 Operation Maneuvering to the Dock Approach the dock slowly at a 30 to 40 degree angle. Whenever possible, approach against the wind or current. Turn the engines straight & shift to neutral when you feel you have enough mo- After Bow Spring cleat mentum to reach the dock.

  • Page 34: Controls, Steering Or Propulsion System Failure

    Operation Leaving a Mooring WARNING Start the engines and let them warm up for sev- eral minutes before releasing the mooring line. NEVER ANCHOR THE BOAT BY THE STERN. THE STERN The boat will already be headed into the wind, OF THE BOAT IS VULNERABLE TO SWAMPING FROM WAVE so move it forward enough to loosen the line and ACTION AND WIND AND CURRENT WILL PUT MORE STRESS...

  • Page 35: Flooding Or Capsizing

    Operation 2.9 Flooding or Capsizing If the boat should become disabled or if another craft that is disabled requires assistance, great Boats can become unstable if they become flooded care must be taken. The stress applied to a boat or completely swamped. You must always be during towing may become excessive.

  • Page 36: Crow's Nest (Optional)

    Operation 2.11 Crow’s Nest (Optional) • Good common sense and judgment must be exercised at all times while someone is riding Your boat could be equipped with an optional in the Crow’s Nest. Crow’s Nest (observation tower). The Crow’s Nest is a powder coated, welded aluminum frame that •...

  • Page 37: Water Skiing And Wakeboarding

    Operation • Check the person for injuries and administer • Secure the ski tow rope to an appropriate device first aid if necessary. If the injuries are serious, intended for ski tow ropes. call for help. Refer to the Safety chapter for •...

  • Page 38: Teak Surfing

    Operation • Never leave a fallen skier alone in the water for any reason and have an observer display a skier down flag to alert other boaters that your skier has fallen. • Agree on hand signals to be used between the observer and skier to communicate.

  • Page 39: Trash Disposal

    Operation 2.15 Trash Disposal 2.16 Trailering Your Boat The discharge of plastic trash or trash mixed with If you trailer your boat, make sure that your tow plastic is illegal anywhere in the marine environ- vehicle is capable of towing the weight of the ment.
  • Page 40 Operation Important: Your Everglades is a heavy boat and care must be taken when selecting the trailer. We recommend that you use a bunk style trailer that incorporates a combination of heavy duty rollers or bunks, to support the keel and long bunks running under and parallel to the stringers to support the hull.
  • Page 41 Operation • The COUPLER MUST BE COMPLETELY OVER • Make sure the LIGHTS on the trailer function THE BALL and the LATCHING MECHANISM properly. LOCKED DOWN. • CHECK THE BRAKES. On a level parking area • Make sure the TRAILER IS LOADED EVENLY roll forward and apply the brakes several times from front to rear as well as side to side and at increasing speeds to determine if the brakes...
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  • Page 43: Propulsion System

    Chapter 3: PROPULSION SYSTEM 3.1 General Your Everglades is designed to be powered with 4-cycle outboard motors. 4-cycle outboard en- gines do not use an oil injection system and are not equipped with remote oil tanks. They have an oil sump in the crankcase that must be kept full of the type of oil recommended by the engine manufacturer.

  • Page 44: Engine Lubrication

    Propulsion system risk of marine growth around the cooling inlets, cAUTION propeller and exhaust ports and damage from galvanic corrosion. NEVER RUN AN OUTBOARD MOTOR WITHOUT WATER FLOWING TO THE WATER PUMP. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE WATER IMPELLER OR ENGINE COULD RESULT. cAUTION 3.5 Propellers DO NOT PAINT THE OUTBOARD MOTOR WITH ANTIFOULING...
  • Page 45 Propulsion system Your boat was shipped with propellers that typi- cally provide optimum performance for your boat. However there are factors that can affect perfor- mance and propeller requirements. Some are as follows: • You should be sure the load conditions are those normally experienced.

  • Page 46: Engine Instrumentation

    Propulsion system Command Link Plus ® Yamaha Display 3.7 Engine Instrumentation The instrumentation is unique to the type of out- The helm station is equipped with a set of engine board motors installed on your Everglades. instruments and/or alarms. These instruments Some or all of the following gauges may be allow the operator to monitor the operational present.
  • Page 47 Propulsion system Speedometer Yamaha Command Link Plus speedometers can ® indicate boat speed via the engine pickup or an optional GPS or depth sounder triducer, if these options are installed in your boat. Refer to the engine gauge and electronics operating manuals for more information on the speedometer options available for your boat.
  • Page 48 Propulsion system Depth Gauge (Optional) Instrument Maintenance The depth gauge indicates the depth of the water Electrical protection for instruments and ignition below the bottom of the boat. circuitry is provided by a set of fuses or circuit breakers located on each engine. The ignition Compass switches should be sprayed periodically with a contact cleaner/lubricant.

  • Page 49: Helm Control Systems

    Chapter 4: HELM cONTROL SYSTEMS 4.1 General The helm controls consist of three systems: the engine throttle and shift controls, the steering system and the trim tab control switches. These systems provide the operator with the ability to control the direction and attitude of the boat from the helm station.

  • Page 50: Neutral Safety Switch

    Helm Control systems The most common features activated or engine controls when the engines are operating monitored by the keypad are: above 1000 RPM. Attempting to synchronize the • Starter lockout, which prevents the engine engines solely by using the tachometer readings from being started in gear.

  • Page 51: Engine Power Tilt And Trim

    Helm Control systems WARNING IN SOME SITUATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO ACCIDENTALLY START THE ENGINES IN GEAR WITH THE THROTTLES ABOVE IDLE IF THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY IN FORWARD OR REVERSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

  • Page 52: Steering System

    Helm Control systems 4.6 Steering System Manual Hydraulic Steering (Standard) The steering system is hydraulic and made of three main components: the helm assembly, hydraulic hoses and the hydraulic cylinder. The helm unit acts as both a fluid reservoir and pump. Turning of the helm or steering wheel pumps the fluid in the hydraulic hoses and activates the hydraulic cylin- ders causing the motors to turn.

  • Page 53: Bow Thruster (Optional)

    Helm Control systems tab operating manual for more information on the operation and programming of the trim tabs. Before leaving the dock, make sure that the tabs are in the full “UP” position. If they are not, press and hold the control in the bow up position for ten (10) seconds to fully retract the tabs.

  • Page 54: Control Systems Maintenance

    Helm Control systems The bow thruster circuit is protected by a fuse and emergency shut off button/battery switch located in the forward bilge compartment. It is activated automatically when the thruster control panel is switched on and turns off when the panel is deactivated.
  • Page 55 Helm Control systems are submerged in an electrolyte. Seawater is an Marine growth, weeds and debris can interfere electrolyte and submerged metal components with the proper operation of the bow thruster so must be properly protected. The anodes will need you should inspect the tunnel regularly and clean to be changed when they are 75% of their original as necessary.
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  • Page 57: Fuel System

    Chapter 5: FUEL SYSTEM 5.1 General The gasoline fuel system used in Everglades boats is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Boating Industry As- sociation and the American Boat and Yacht Council in effect at the time of manufacture. All gasoline fuel systems have been factory in- spected and pressure tested in accordance with regulations in effect at the time of manufacture.

  • Page 58: Outboard Fuel System

    Fuel System 5.2 Outboard Fuel System The gasoline fuel system has one fuel tank that fills from the port gunnel. The starboard engine is supplied by the starboard fuel line and the port engine is supplied by the port fuel line. There is an on/off valve for each supply line located on the fuel tank near each withdrawal tube.

  • Page 59: Fueling Instructions

    Fuel System 5.3 Fueling Instructions 6. Turn the key counter clockwise to open the cap. WARNING 7. Remove the cap. 8. Put the nozzle in the fuel opening. FUEL IS VERY FLAMMABLE. BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NO SMOKING. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHILE AN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

  • Page 60: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System 5.4 Fuel System Maintenance The age of gasoline can effect engine performance. Chemical changes occur as the gasoline ages that Periodically inspect all primer bulbs, connections, can cause deposits and varnish in the fuel system clamps and hoses for leakage, damage or deterio- as well as reduce the octane rating of the fuel.

  • Page 61: Electrical System

    Chapter 6: ELEcTRIcAL SYSTEM 6.1 General continuous power circuit breakers protect cir- cuits for the remote battery switches, emergency Your Everglades is equipped with 120 volt AC parallel, automatic float switches for bilge pumps and 12 volt DC electrical systems. The AC sys- and the shower sump float switch.
  • Page 62 Electrical System Battery and Parallel Switches 255/275/295 Models These batteries should be of the size and capac- ity recommended by the manufacturer of your engines. These specifications should be consid- ered to be the minimum size battery required. Consider increasing the capacity of the batteries if you will be trolling, drift fishing or have extensive electronics on board.
  • Page 63 Electrical System 325 Center Console Battery and 325 Center Console Voltage Sensitive Relays Emergency Parallel Switches Batteries and Battery Switches 325 CC knob on each battery switch that can be pressed to manually activate the switch or rotated to reac- The 325 CC has provision for four batteries tivate remote activation of the switch or to lockout mounted in fiberglass battery boxes in the systems...
  • Page 64 Electrical System each engine. The engine and house batteries are also charged by the battery charger whenever it is operating. The VSR battery isolator systems manage the charging current for the 12 volt system whenever the engines are running. The systems automati- cally sense the condition of each battery and direct the available current to the batteries that require charging.

  • Page 65: Dc System Switch And Circuit Breaker Panels

    Electrical System 6.4 DC System Switch and Circuit Breaker Panels Ignition Switch Panels Ignition switch panels are unique to each engine manufacturer and the engine control options selected. Your dealer will provide you with the proper starting procedure for your boat at the time of delivery.
  • Page 66 Electrical System The switch is a three-position switch. The center position is OFF. Moving the switch in one direction will pay the anchor line out. Moving the switch in the opposite direction will pull the anchor line in. Fwd Bilge Manually activates the forward bilge pump located in the bilge below the head compartment sole.
  • Page 67 Electrical System House Remotely activates the House battery switch. A red LED light in each switch glows when the bat- tery switch it controls is activated. Slide the label down and press the top of the switch to activate the indicated battery switch. Slide the label up and press the bottom of the switch to turn the indicated battery switch off.
  • Page 68 Electrical System Dash LT Activates the lights above the helm area. Hardtop Light CTSY LT A three position switch that actives the overhead lights in the in the Hardtop liner. The center po- sition is OFF. Moving the switch in one direction will activate the white overhead lights.
  • Page 69 Electrical System The circuit breakers are labeled for the accessory circuit they protect. Circuit breakers labeled ACC are reserved for additional accessories not usually installed by the factory. If a breaker trips, the reset button pops out and is visible through the silicone protective cover. Press the button to reset the tripped breaker.
  • Page 70 Electrical System Notice: If a main circuit breaker trips, always make sure the problem that caused the breaker to trip is found and corrected before resetting the breaker. The following are the main circuits supplied and protected by heavy duty circuit breakers: Main Protects the circuit that supplies 12 volt current to the head compartment DC breaker Panel.

  • Page 71: Bonding System

    Electrical System Battery All Protects the circuits for the remote main battery switches located in the helm switch panel. Each battery switch is equipped with a manual override to enable the operator to activate the switch in the event that the remote circuit fails. A red LED light glows when the switch is activated.

  • Page 72: Ac Electrical System

    Electrical System 6.6 AC Electrical System DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IN WET WEATHER, AVOID MAKING CONTACT WITH THE SHORE CABLE OR MAKING A CONNECTION TO A LIVE SHORE OUTLET. NEVER SPRAY WATER ON ELECTRICAL CABLES WHILE WASHING DOWN DECKS.

  • Page 73: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Battery Charger Operation AC electrical current is supplied directly to the automatic battery charger, located in the systems compartment, by the shore power cord and AC inlet plug near the transom door. The battery charger will charge and maintain the 12 volt bat- teries simultaneously when activated.
  • Page 74 Electrical System Your boat is equipped with batteries that are in- stalled by your dealer. Some marine batteries are maintenance free with cells that are sealed and do not require inspection or service. Standard marine batteries are the wet cell type that are not maintenance free.

  • Page 75: Fresh Water System

    Chapter 7: FRESH WATER SYSTEM 7.1 General The fresh water system consists of a potable water tank, distribution lines and a distribution pump. The pump is equipped with an automatic pressure switch and is located near the water tank in the systems compartment.

  • Page 76: Fresh Water System Maintenance

    Fresh water system Head Sink and Shower (295/325 Models) The vanity sink faucet converts to a retractable hand-held shower head. To use the shower, pull the shower head out of faucet and the turn on the cold water valve. Make sure the Fresh Water switch in the helm switch panel is activated before using the shower.
  • Page 77 Fresh water system • Add a commercially available potable water conditioner to the water tank to keep it fresh. Notice: The fresh water system must be properly winterized prior to winter lay-up. Refer to the section on winterizing for more informa- tion.
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  • Page 79: Raw Water System

    Chapter 8: RAW WATER SYSTEM 8.1 General In the raw or seawater systems, the baitwell water pump is mounted to a seacock on the thru-hull fitting located in the stern systems bilge. The water system pressure pump is connected to an individual thru-hull valve.

  • Page 80: Baitwell

    Raw Water System Washdown Hose Connector The raw water washdown hose connection is lo- cated on the port side of the cockpit below the gunnel and uses a standard garden hose connec- tor. It is equipped with a valve that allows the flow of water to be turned on or off.

  • Page 81: Raw Water System Maintenance

    Raw Water System To drain the baitwell, turn off the baitwell pump and remove the plug in the drain fitting. When the baitwell has completely drained, use the wash- down hose to flush the baitwell and drain of debris. The baitwell seacock valve should be closed when- ever the baitwell is not in use.
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  • Page 83: Drainage Systems

    Chapter 9: DRAINAGE SYSTEMS 9.1 General All water is drained by gravity to overboard thru- hull fittings located in the hull above the water line. It is important to check the drain system frequently to ensure it is free flowing and that the hoses on the thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.

  • Page 84: Fishboxes, Baitwell And Storage Compartment Drains

    Drainage systems Notice: See Electrical Systems for additional infor- mation on bilge pump operation. When the boat is out of the water the bilge can be drained by a garboard drain located in the transom near the bottom of the hull. The plug should be removed whenever the boat is hauled out of the water and installed just prior to launching.

  • Page 85: Cockpit And Water System Drains

    Drainage systems Monitor the water level as the pump drains the fishbox and turn it off immediately when draining is complete. The pump could be damaged if it is allowed to run dry for extended periods. Aft Fishbox (325 Center Console) The aft fishbox in the 325 Center Console drains by gravity to a thru-hull fitting in the hull.
  • Page 86 Drainage systems • Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep Note: All drains and pumps must be properly winterized before winter lay-up. them clean and free flowing. • Clean fishbox pump out strainers after each use to keep them clean and free flowing. cAUTION •...

  • Page 87: Ventilation System

    Chapter 10: VENTILATION SYSTEM 10.1 Cabin Ventilation Cabin Door & Vents An opening panel and vents in the cabin door provide ventilation to the head compartment. The door itself is held in the open position by an automatic magnetic latch. Make sure the door is fully latched in the closed position before operat- ing the boat above idle speed.

  • Page 88: Windshield Ventilation

    Ventilation System 10.2 Windshield Ventilation The windshield can be lowered to provide ven- tilation at the helm and improved visibility. The windshield is raised and lowered by an hydraulic cylinders activated by an electric hydraulic pump in the head compartment. The system is controlled by the Windshield switch in the hardtop switch panel.

  • Page 89: Exterior Equipment

    Chapter 11: EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 11.1 Deck Rails and Deck Hardware The rail system and hardware fittings have been selected and installed to perform specific func- tions. Hand rails are installed to provide a hand- hold in certain areas of the boat. You should make sure you keep at least one hand on the handholds as you move about the boat.

  • Page 90: Center Console Rope Locker And Windlass

    exterior equipment The anchor is lowered by releasing the anchor from the chain binder on the roller assembly and operating a “DOWN” control at the helm. After the anchor is set, the windlass must not be left to take the entire force from the anchor line. Boats lying to their anchor in a high swell or heavy weather conditions will snub on the line.
  • Page 91 exterior equipment in slightly to relieve the tension on the binder, Periodically remove the anchor line from the rope then rotate the binder up to the full release posi- locker, rinse it with fresh water and allow it to dry tion.

  • Page 92: Hull

    exterior equipment WARNING A WINDLASS MUST BE USED WITH CARE. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE WINDLASS BEFORE USING IT WITH YOUR BOAT. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT LIMBS, FINGERS, HAIR AND CLOTHING ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE WINDLASS AND ANCHOR LINE DURING OPERATION.

  • Page 93: Cockpit Features All Models

    exterior equipment 11.5 Cockpit Features All Models General Most hatches and doors in the cockpit are secured with special cam action, draw or automatic “push EMERGENCY to close” latches. Gas charged springs are used DRAIN PORT on most hatches that help raise the hatches and hold them in the open position.

  • Page 94: 275/295 Center Console Cockpit Equipment

    exterior equipment WARNING OPERATING THE BOAT UNDER POWER WITH THE TRANSOM DOOR OPEN MAY ALLOW PERSONS TO FALL OVERBOARD AND INTO BOAT PROPELLERS OR TO BE LOST IN OPEN WATER. ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE TRANSOM DOOR IS PROPERLY CLOSED AND LATCHED BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES AND NEVER OPERATE THE BOAT UNDER POWER WITH THE TRANSOM DOOR OPEN.
  • Page 95 exterior equipment Notice: Periodically inspect the dive door hinges and hardware for wear, damage or loose fit. Any problems found should be corrected immediately. WARNING THE DIVE DOOR SHOULD BE CLOSED AND PROPERLY LATCHED WHENEVER THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING. NEVER OPEN THE DIVE DOOR WHILE UNDERWAY OR IN ROUGH SEA CONDITIONS.
  • Page 96 exterior equipment ting in the hull. The baitwell is supplied seawater by a raw water pump located in the stern bilge. Another pump can be activated by a switch in the helm panel to recirculate and aerate the water in the baitwell.
  • Page 97 exterior equipment Systems Compartment Access The aft seat assembly is also the access hatch for the systems compartment in the stern. The seat recess is hinged at the top and secured in the down position by two twist lock latches. Two gas springs help lift the seat/hatch assembly and hold it in the open and closed positions.
  • Page 98 exterior equipment seats to a leaning post style seat with a backrest, allowing the operator and passenger to sit or stand at the helm. To convert each seat to a leaning post, lift the front of the seat cushion to raise the bolster and push it back above the seat cushion.
  • Page 99 exterior equipment A molded recess located in the seat base below the seats is designed for fire extinguishers. The recessed mounting location keeps the fire extin- guishers out of the way and readily available. Bow Seats and Storage Compartments There are 2 storage compartments located in the bow below the seats that are secured with lockable “push to close”...

  • Page 100: Center Console Cockpit Equipment

    exterior equipment 11.7 325 Center Console Cockpit Equipment Dive Door and Boarding Ladder (Optional) A dive door in the port hull side is available as optional equipment. The door provides divers and swimmers easy, unobstructed access to the water and cockpit. It also makes boarding and exiting the boat much easier in many docking situations.
  • Page 101 exterior equipment secured in the ladder bracket by a spring loaded latch that prevents the ladder from floating off the bracket. To remove the ladder, push up on the release lever on the side of the ladder bracket to release the latch, then slide the ladder up and off the bracket.
  • Page 102 exterior equipment To use the seats, swing the bolster up, then pull the top of the seat toward the cockpit. The bottom of the seat slides in a track and two side supports move out with the seat as it folds out. The seat automatically locks into the seating position when the cushion reaches the full down position.
  • Page 103 exterior equipment door closed and secured with both latches before operating the boat. Seat Base and Helm Seats The helm and passenger seats are equipped with a flip up bolster to provide more room between the seats and the helm. The bolsters convert the seats to a leaning post style seat with a backrest, allow- ing the operator and passenger to sit or stand at the helm.

  • Page 104: Center Console And Helm

    exterior equipment Casting Deck, Sun Lounge and Table A retractable table converts the bow area into either a sitting area with a table, a sun lounge or a casting/fishing deck. The table is mounted on an electrically actuated pedestal that is controlled by a rocker switch in the side of the cockpit.
  • Page 105 exterior equipment To open the helm station, make sure the engines are not running and hold the helm in the closed position while another person releases the latches that secure the helm inside the head compart- ment. Carefully lower the helm to the full open position.
  • Page 106 exterior equipment Windshield Your boat is equipped with a tinted, tempered safety glass windshield. The front and side panels are also tempered safety glass. The windshield slides down to provide ventilation at the helm and/improved visibility. The wind- shield is lowered and raised by hydraulic cylinders on each side of the windshield.

  • Page 107: Hardtop

    exterior equipment Head Compartment Door The head compartment door on the port side of the console is equipped with vents near the bot- tom of the door and an opening vent panel. A magnetic latch automatically secures the door in the open position and a lockable, push to close latch secures the door when it is closed.

  • Page 108: Crow's Nest (Optional)

    exterior equipment 11.10 Crow’s Nest (Optional) The hardtop is not designed to support the addi- tional weight of heavy items like a life raft. Radar The Crow’s Nest (observation tower) is a powder and electronics antennas must be mounted to the coated, welded aluminum frame that is bolted to top between the front and rear legs in the mount- the hardtop.

  • Page 109: Interior Equipment

    Chapter 12: INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 12.1 255 Center Console Head Compartment The head compartment is equipped with a portable marine toilet and storage. The compartment drains to the bilge through drain fittings in the floor. Daylight and ventilation is provided by an opening port window and vents in the cabin door.

  • Page 110: Center Console Head Compartment

    Interior equipment Notice: In some areas the law requires a waste pump out system on portable heads. If your boat is equipped with the waste pump out, make sure you know the laws for the areas in which you boat before modifying or removing the pump out system.

  • Page 111: 295/325 Center Console Head Compartment

    Interior equipment 12.3 295/325 Center Console Head Compartment The head compartment is equipped with a fresh water sink and faucet that converts to a shower by pulling the faucet out of the base. The shower wa- ter drains to the sump system where it is pumped overboard.
  • Page 112 Interior equipment A switch panel with a key activated lockout is lo- cated on the starboard side of the head compart- ment. The overboard macerator discharge pump and discharge valve is behind the starboard access panel in the head compartment. The pump dis- charges holding tank waste to a thru-hull fitting in the hull below the waterline.

  • Page 113: Routine Maintenance

    Chapter 13: ROUTINE MAINTENANcE 13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck cAUTION Hull Cleaning-Below The Water Line When the boat is removed from the water, clean BARRIER COATINGS AND BOTTOM PAINT SHOULD BE the outer bottom surface immediately. Algae, APPLIED ONLY BY QUALIFIED MARINE PROFESSIONALS grass, dirt and other marine growth is easier to IN A BOAT YARD OR DEALERSHIP THAT SPECIALIZES IN THEIR APPLICATION.
  • Page 114 Routine Maintenance not be providing the proper protection. Loose or • Do not use abrasives, bleaches, ammonia, low quality anodes could be the problem. Contact acids or harsh detergents. See your dealer for your dealer or Everglades Customer Service for special marine formulations.
  • Page 115 Routine Maintenance • Stainless Steel can normally be cleaned and cAUTION protected by using a high quality boat or au- tomotive wax or a commercial metal cleaner ONE DRAWBACK TO METAL PROTECTORS IS THAT THEY CAN and protectant. MAKE THE METAL SLIPPERY. THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD BE NOT BE USED ON TOWER LADDERS, STEERING WHEELS AND Never do the following on Stainless Steel.

  • Page 116: Upholstery, Canvas And Enclosures

    Routine Maintenance We strongly recommend that you do not drill into monia can permanently damage acrylic plastic or install any hardware to the aluminum frame. glass. Poor maintenance or hardware and snaps mounted to the fabrication can void the warranty on the Fine scratches can be removed with a fine auto- powder coated frame.
  • Page 117 Routine Maintenance and water. Any stain, spill or soiling should be will deteriorate the waterproofing in the fabric. cleaned up promptly to prevent the possibility of The underside can be brushed with a soft brush permanent staining. When cleaning, always rub and sprayed with a disinfectant to prevent the gently.

  • Page 118: Interior

    Routine Maintenance if the boat is stored near a highway, airport or in a clean cloth and mild soap. Chamois dry to re- a large city. Residue from jet fuel, exhaust fumes move water spots and improve clarity. If a polish and industrial pollution can shorten the life of tops is accidentally used, use Windex®...

  • Page 119: Bilge, Pumps And Components

    Routine Maintenance If you leave the boat for a long period of time, Periodically check the bilge pumps and alarms for put all cushions on their sides, open all interior proper operation and clean debris from the strain- cabin and locker doors and hang a commercially ers and float switches.
  • Page 120 Routine Maintenance • Operate the thru-hull valves once a month and • Clean the cockpit drains with a hose to remove service as required. debris that can block water drainage. • Run all overboard pumps briefly at least once • Clean the hardtop leg drain holes.

  • Page 121: Seasonal Maintenance

    Chapter 14: SEASONAL MAINTENANcE 14.1 Storage and Lay-up Lifting It is essential that care be used when lifting your Before Hauling: boat. Make sure the spreader bar at each sling is • Pump out the head holding tank. Flush the at least as long as the distance across the widest holding tank using clean water, soap and a point of the boat that the sling will surround.
  • Page 122 Seasonal Maintenance • The trailer must properly support the hull. The • Use at least three heavy duty jacks on each bunks and rollers should match the bottom of side of the hull and make sure the boat is the hull and should not be putting pressure on level from side to side.

  • Page 123: Winterizing

    Seasonal Maintenance • Clean the exterior upholstery with a good the solution. Run the pumps one at a time until vinyl cleaner and dry thoroughly. Spray the the antifreeze solution is visible at all raw water weather covers and boat upholstery with a faucets and discharge fittings and drains.
  • Page 124 Seasonal Maintenance self-bailing cockpit troughs. Water freezing in cAUTION these areas could cause damage. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE LEG DRAIN HOLES ARE CLEAR Outboard Engines WHEN THE BOAT IS LAID UP FOR THE WINTER. WATER The engines should be flushed with fresh water for TRAPPED INSIDE THE HARDTOP OR CROW’S NEST LEGS at least 15 minutes prior to winter storage.

  • Page 125: Recommissioning

    Seasonal Maintenance 14.3 Recommissioning • Check all hose clamps for tightness. • Pump the antifreeze from the fresh and raw WARNING water systems and flush several times with fresh water. DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. KEEP ALL FASTENERS TIGHT.
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  • Page 127: Appendix A: Schematics 255/275/295 Center Console Wiring Diagram

    Appendix A: ScHEMATIcS       255/275/295 cc                              ...

  • Page 128: Center Console Wiring Diagram

    Schematics                                        ...

  • Page 129: Appendix B: Glossary Of Terms

    Appendix B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS ft: In, near or toward the stern of a boat. Bow Rail: Knee high rails of solid tubing to aid in preventing people from falling overboard. Aground: A boat stuck on the bottom. Bridge: The area from which a boat is steered Amidships: In or toward the part of a boat midway and controlled.
  • Page 130 Glossary of Terms Grab Rail: Hand-hold fittings mounted on cabin eck: The floor-like platform of a boat that tops or sides for personal safety when moving covers the hull. around the boat, both on deck and below. Displacement: The volume of water displaced by Ground Tackle: A general term including anchors, the hull.
  • Page 131 Glossary of Terms Length On The Waterline (l.w.l.): A length mea- Pile or Piling: A long column driven into the bot- surement of a boat at the waterline from the stern tom to which a boat can be tied. to where the hull breaks the water near the bow. Pitching: The fore and aft rocking motion of a Limber Hole: A passage cut into the lower edges boat as the bow rises and falls.
  • Page 132 Glossary of Terms Scupper: An opening in the hull side or transom affrail: Rail around the rear of the cockpit. of the boat through which water on deck or in the cockpit is drained overboard. Thru-hull: A fitting used to pass fluids (usually Seacock: Safety valves installed just inside the water) through the hull surface, either above or thru-hull fittings and ahead of the piping or hose...

  • Page 133: Appendix C: Maintenance Log

    Appendix C: MAINTENANcE LOG Date Dealer Service/Repairs Hours https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 134 Maintenance Schedule and Log MAINTENANCE LOG Service/Repairs Date Hours Dealer https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 135 Maintenance Schedule and Log MAINTENANCE LOG Service/Repairs Date Hours Dealer https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 136 Maintenance Schedule and Log MAINTENANCE LOG Service/Repairs Date Hours Dealer https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 137 Maintenance Schedule and Log MAINTENANCE LOG Service/Repairs Date Hours Dealer https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
  • Page 138 Maintenance Schedule and Log MAINTENANCE LOG Service/Repairs Date Hours Dealer https://www.boat-manuals.com/...

  • Page 139: Boating Accident Report

    BOATING AccIDENT REPORT Appendix D:                                       ...
  • Page 140 Boating Accident Report                                      ...
  • Page 141 Boating Accident Report                                                  ...
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  • Page 143: Appendix E: Float Plan

    Appendix E: FLOAT PLAN Everglades recommends filling out a float plan each time you use your boat for an off- shore day trip or a long cruise. Leave this information with a responsible person ashore, like a close friend or relative that you know well. 1.
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  • Page 145: Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix F: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION cONTROL SYSTEMS • Steering system is low on fluid. Fill and bleed system. Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond & erratic. • Steering system has air in it. Fill and bleed system. •...
  • Page 146 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION ENGINE PROBLEMS An engine is running too hot. • The engine raw water pick up strainer is clogged with marine growth. Clean pick up. • The engine raw water pump impeller is worn or damaged. Repair the pump.
  • Page 147 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION AccESSORY PROBLEMS The baitwell pump runs, but does not pump water. • The strainer on the intake scoop is clogged preventing the water from getting to the pump. Put the boat in reverse to clean the strainer.
  • Page 148 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION AccESSORY PROBLEMS The automatic float switch on the bilge pump raises but • The circuit breaker or fuse for the automatic switch has does not activate the pump . tripped or blown. Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse.
  • Page 149 CAUSE AND SOLUTION https://www.boat-manuals.com/...
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