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- Page 1 555 Cabin Owner’s Manual...
- Page 3 Welcome Congratulations on becoming a new owner of a Quicksilver® boat. This Owner’s Packet will provide important information about the features of your boat and should be, at all times, kept aboard your boat. Take time to carefully review the information in this packet to really get to know your boat.
- Page 4 Information in this publication is based upon the latest production specifications available at printing. Quicksilver® reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifications, materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in production models be made, Quicksilver®...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction 4. Carbon Monoxide Monitor ......18 1. Owner’s Manual ..........vi 5. Steering ............20 2. Your Responsibilities ........vi 6. Engine Control ..........21 3. Safety / Warning Labels ........ vi 7. Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch ... 22 4. -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction 1. Owner’s Manual The material here and the rest of the Owner’s manual packet: • Gives you basic safety information • Describes the fundamentals of boat use • Describes the features of your boat • Describes the equipment on your boat •... -
Page 7: Dealer Responsibilities
The CIN consists of a two digit country code indicating the country of origin of the manufacturer and a unique twelve digit code that provides Quicksilver® vital information about your boat. The CIN must be included in all correspondence related to the vessel. - Page 8 This Limited Warranty does not apply to any Quicksilver® which has been salvaged or declared a total loss or a constructive total loss for any reasons not covered in this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty also does not apply to the following items: 1.
- Page 9 Limited Warranties stated. To the extent allowed by law neither Brunswick Marine in EMEA, not the selling dealer shall have any responsibility of the loss of use of the Quicksilver®, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damages.
- Page 10 Limited Warranty, and the owner must notify Brunswick Marine in EMEA of any Quicksilver® being repaired by an authorized Brunswick Marine in EMEA dealer which has been at the dealership for fifteen (15) days, or of any claimed defect which was not corrected after one (1) repair attempt.
- Page 11 Limited Warranties stated. To the extent allowed by law neither Brunswick Marine in EMEA, not the selling dealer shall have any responsibility of the loss of use of the Quicksilver®, loss of...
- Page 12 Limited Warranty, and the owner must notify Brunswick Marine in EMEA of any Quicksilver® being repaired by an authorized Brunswick Marine in EMEA dealer which has been at the dealership for fifteen (15) days, or of any claimed defect which was not corrected after one (1) repair attempt.
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Page 13: Basic Boat Dimensions & Specifications
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 1. Basic Boat Dimensions & Specifications MAX OPTIONS Manufacturer: Brunswick Marine in EMEA Model: Quicksilver Activ 555 Cabin Design Category: Draft Max (T 0.83m Length of Hull (L 5.29m Overall Height (H 1.71m Length Overall (L 5.50m... -
Page 14: Vessel Stability
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 2. Vessel Stability The following maximum load has been used for assessing the stability and buoyancy comprising • Manufacturer’s maximum recommended load per ISO 14946 558kg • Fuel, fresh water, other fluids to maximum capacity of fixed tanks... -
Page 15: Passenger Locations
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 4. Passenger Locations Be aware of your footing while the boat is underway. Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet. Use extreme Slipping or falling could result in serious injury or death, caution when walking on wet surfaces. -
Page 16: Safety Label Locations
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 6. Safety Label Locations... -
Page 17: Deck/Cockpit Layout (Standard Equipment)
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 7. Deck/Cockpit Layout (standard equipment) Navigation light (P&S) Bow cleat (P&S) Bow rail (P&S) Foredeck hatch Port deck trail Cabin window (P&S) Cabin door Center cockpit floor hatch Midship rail (P&S) Cockpit table Rod holder (P&S) Port aft seat Stern cleat (P&S) -
Page 18: Deck/Cockpit Layout (Optional Equipment)
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 8. Deck/Cockpit Layout (optional equipment) Bow sunpad Teak flooring Copilot seat Sun lounge Back bench filler seat Port extended swim platform Stbd extended swim platform Bimini w/ enclosure (not shown) Mooring cover (not shown) -
Page 19: Cockpit Storage
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 9. Cockpit Storage Cockpit floor storage Port cockpit seat storage tub Starboard cockpit seat storage tub Do not store any equipment containing petrol (outboard engines, portable petrol tanks, etc.) in the cockpit seat storage tubs or cabin. These areas were not designed to... -
Page 20: Thru Hull Locations
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 10. Thru Hull Locations Port cockpit drain Fuel tank vent Starboard cockpit drain Anchor locker drain Garboard drain plug Bilge pump drain Motorwell drains Cockpit hatch gutter drain Depending on the type of boat, you may have underwater The deck drains provide self-bailing capabilities while the fittings that need drain plugs. -
Page 21: Cabin Layout
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information 11. Cabin Layout Table base (optional) Starboard mattress Cockpit table storage Cockpit table leg storage Filler board (optional) CO monitor Refrigerator (optional) Center forward mattress Filler cushion (optional) Port mattress Bilge drain access 12. Dash Layout (standard boat) -
Page 22: Navigation Lights
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information Dash Layout (optional boat) Stereo Stereo USB SC1000 Tachometer SC1000 Speedometer DAB radio antenna Active trim Air temperature sensor Please note that operator vision from the helm may be obstructed by high trim angles of the craft, along with other factors such as outboard engine trim angles, hull trim plane angles, loading and load distribution, speed &... -
Page 23: Engine
Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information Navigation lights “OFF” Navigation lights “ON” Navigation light switch Anchor light “ON” 112.5 Port Navigation All Around Light Light (Red), visible 2NM (White), visible 2NM All around light stored 112.5 Stbd Navigation under cockpit floor hatch... -
Page 24: Trailering
Operator’s Manual. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for operating instructions and warranty information. The engines are warranted directly by Mercury, not by Quicksilver®. 15. Trailering Quicksilver® does not offer a trailer for this boat, however, if you plan on purchasing one from another vendor, please consider the following: •... - Page 25 Quicksilver 555CAB — General Information Strong Points Stern cleat (P&S) Bow cleat (P&S) Anchor cleat (under hatch) Bow eye Stern eye...
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Page 26: Fuel System
Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation 1. Fuel System Your boat’s petrol fuel system consists of a fuel tank, a fuel tank fill, a fuel tank vent fitting, an anti- siphon valve, a sending unit, and an engine fuel supply line. In addition, there is a extra fuel port for an optional pickup, if needed. - Page 27 Your boat was manufactured, and shipped from the factory with ethanol compatible materials. Before introducing petrol with ethanol into your fuel tank, ask your dealer if any components have been added or replaced that are not recommended by Quicksilver®, Mercury or may not be ethanol- compatible.
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Page 28: Bilge Pump
Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation Storage Long periods of storage and/or non-use, common to boats, create unique problems. When preparing to store a boat for extended periods, disconnect the fuel line. REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKAGE FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION. -
Page 29: Fire Prevention
Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation Forward Drain Plug Inspection plate Drain plug The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage Do not operate vessel unless the forward drain plug is control. properly installed and secured. If the plug is not installed... -
Page 30: Carbon Monoxide Monitor
4. Carbon Monoxide Monitor Quicksilver® boats are equipped with carbon monoxide (CO) monitors in the cabin and enclosed berths or staterooms. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless, extremely toxic gas produced by engines, heaters, stoves or generators. When inhaled it combines with hemoglobin in the blood, preventing absorption of oxygen and is unlikely to be noticed until the person is overcome. - Page 31 Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation • Make sure that at all times, there is good ventilation throughout the boat. Open all hatches, portlights, or canvas openings to let fresh air circulate. • Never operate the boat with the canvas enclosure unless there is ventilation throughout the boat (i.e.
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Page 32: Steering
Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation End of Life Signal Your CO detector is equipped with an End Of Life (EOL) signal indicating the sensor used in the unit has reached the end of its service life and must be replaced. The detector contains an electro- chemical sensor that will last approximately 7 years. -
Page 33: Engine Control
Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation Hydraulic Steering Steering wheel Hydraulic fluid fill Helm pump Steering hose Steering cylinder 6. Engine Control Your boat comes with a mechanical gear shift/throttle control unit, located to the starboard of the steering wheel, which activates both the shifting and throttle for the engine. -
Page 34: Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch
In addition, Quicksilver® offers an optional factory installed GPS along with Mercury’s Vessel Link system. If both are installed, the same engine data that you see on your SmartCraft gauges can be displayed on your GPS. -
Page 35: Active Trim (Optional)
Alternatively, you can playback music via the Bluetooth® settings on your external music player. In certain countries, radio signals are broadcasted digitally. Quicksilver® offers a DAB antenna, where required, for reception of digital broadcast signals. There are two speakers on the boat, located on the deck walls port and starboard of the console. -
Page 36: Cockpit Table
Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation 11. Cockpit Table On your boat, a cockpit table is available for entertaining. This table and table leg are removable and can be stored in brackets inside the forward cabin area. To install the table, first remove the plastic cover located in the table base plate. -
Page 37: Back Bench Filler Seat (Optional)
Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation Interior Table Table base Table leg Interior table 13. Back Bench Filler Seat (optional) An optional back bench filler seat is available to increase the seating area in the cockpit by creating a continuous back bench at the aft end of the boat. -
Page 38: Canvas (Optional)
Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation Make sure that the longer cushion is forward, and the three individual cushions are aft as shown. Sun lounge Sun lounge cushion Sun lounge panel Starboard seat cushion Center seat cushion Port seat cushion 15. - Page 39 Quicksilver 555CAB — System & Component Overview and Operation straps to the deck trail. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR BOAT WITHOUT THE BIMINI STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE DECK. Bimini with Enclosure In addition to the bimini, clear vinyl panels can be installed to enclose the cockpit. Each panel attaches to the bimini with a zipper and snaps or studs are used to attach to the deck.
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Page 40: Dc Electrical
The DC electrical system is powered by a single battery, and is kept charged by the engine driven alternator. 2. Battery Quicksilver® recommends AGM type starting or a deep cycle battery for you boat. The battery must meet the minimum capacity required by the engine manufacturer. Refer to your engine owner’s manual for exact battery requirements. -
Page 41: Fuses And Breakers
Quicksilver 555CAB — Electrical Systems 5. Fuses and Breakers Your boat will either have fuses or breakers protecting the DC electrical system. If you have to replace a fuse or electrical breaker, replace only with a fuse or breaker of the same rating. The amperage will be marked on the fuse or breaker, and it is recommended that you carry spare fuses or breakers. -
Page 42: Electrical Schematics
These electrical schematics were generated by the Electrical Engineering Department for technical reference and service technicians. Quicksilver® does not recommend that you attempt to work on the boat’s electrical system yourself. Instead, we recommend that you take your boat to your local authorized Quicksilver®... - Page 43 Quicksilver 555CAB — Electrical Systems DC Wiring Schematic...
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Page 44: Maintenance
If the growth is more severe, you may need to enlist the services of a professional hull cleaning company. Check with your Quicksilver® dealer for recommendations on a compatible rubbing compound for your boat or a professional hull cleaning company in your area. -
Page 45: Component Maintenance
Frequent routine cleaning of your stainless steel will help maintain the finish. Quicksilver® recommends that you wash stainless steel components with mild soap and cold or lukewarm water after every use of the boat. If added protection is necessary, apply a cleaning wax. - Page 46 Do not store any of the canvas pieces while wet. The effects of ultraviolet light can sometimes be reduced by chemical treatment of canvas items. Consult your Quicksilver® dealer or check your canvas manufacturer’s manual before using any chemical treatments on your canvas.
- Page 47 Quicksilver 555CAB — Maintenance Dry the window with a soft cloth or chamois to prevent water spots. Polish with a separate cloth. Don’t leave cleaners on for long periods; immediately wash the window. Finally, don’t apply cleaners in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures.
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- Page 49 OWNER’S MANUAL RECEIPT Please fill out the following form, sign it, and give it to the dealer in order to ensure full warranty coverage: Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Certify that I have received the Owner’s Manual for the following boat: Brand: __Quicksilver ________ Model:...