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  • Page 1 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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. © 2025 Sailfish Boats.
  • Page 3 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - TABLE OF CONTENTS Boat Specifications 26. Freshwater Washdown and Shower System Boat Trailer Measurement 27. Livewell Operation Boat Layout 28. Optional Retractable Ski Tow Pylon Seating / Occupant Locations 29. Fishbox Pump Boat Safety & Warning Labels 30.
  • Page 4 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - TRAILER MEASUREMENTS Boat Model 245DC 91 in. 57.5 in 30 in. 14 in. 103 in. 250 in. 273 in. 36 in.
  • Page 5 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - BOAT LAYOUT DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Boarding Ladder / Fresh Water Fill Lounge Seat Bilge Access Head Area Aft Folding Seat Floor Storage Fuel Sender and Pick-Up Access Helm Storage Compartment 25 Gallon Livewell Anchor Locker...
  • Page 6 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - SEATING / OCCUPANT LOCATIONS...
  • Page 7 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - BOAT SAFETY & WARNING LABELS As a boat owner, you need to become familiar with the locations of the Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat in order to ensure your safety, as well as everyone on board.
  • Page 8 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - BOAT SAFETY & WARNING LABELS Warning Labels Continued As a boat owner, you need to become familiar with the locations of the Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat in order to ensure your safety, as well as everyone on board.
  • Page 9 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - LABEL LOCATIONS (Inside Head)
  • Page 10 Sailfish is committed to building practical, purposeful, powerful boats that deliver a premium boating experience without a premium price tag. Our customers and dealers know that our build quality and safety are unsurpassed, and our For proper replacements, please call feature sets reflect intentional choices born of deep expertise.
  • Page 11 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - UNASSISTED BOARDING 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 12 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - BATTERY SWITCH WIRING...
  • Page 13 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - BREAKER PANEL SCHEMATIC Download High Resolution Diagram...
  • Page 14 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - SWITCH PANEL SCHEMATIC Download High Resolution Diagram...
  • Page 15 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - DISTRIBUTION HARNESS Download High Resolution Diagram...
  • Page 16 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - ADAPTER HARNESS Download High Resolution Diagram...
  • Page 17 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - FUEL SYSTEM LAYOUT DESCRIPTION Primer Bulb Fuel Filter Access Fuel Tank Location Fuel Pickup Fuel Sender Fuel Fill...
  • Page 18 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - PLUMBING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 19 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - DASH LAYOUT DESCRIPTION Compass Optional Multi-Function Display Brand Specific Motor Guages Switch Panel Fusion Stereo Glove Compartment USB Port Tilt Helm Optional VHF (Not Shown) Power Assist Steering Controls (Not Shown) Trim Tab Actuator Switches...

  • Page 20: Ignition Switches, Engine Shut-Off Cord/Lanyard

    SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - IGNITION SYSTEM Ignition Switches, Engine Shut-off Cord/Lanyard Each Sailfish boat will be equipped with an ignition switch with an emergency engine shut off cord/lanyard. This lanyard should be worn at all times while...

  • Page 21: Plug And Play Wiring

    Fuel-Water Separator Sailfish installs water fuel separators in the bilge compartment on all models rigged with Yamaha & Suzuki engines. Each engine will have its own filter, which can be accessed through the bilge access doors in the back of the boat.
  • Page 22 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - CONSOLE / HEAD AREA DESCRIPTION Standard Horn Large panel for easy access to Console Components Breaker Panel Available with Porta Potti or Optional Electric Marine Head...
  • Page 23 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 24 The Sailfish 245DC is equipped with an Aft - 2000GPH pump and a midship - 800GPH pump. Never leave your vessel unattended while in the water for long periods of time and always monitor your batteries voltage level and bilge water level.
  • Page 25 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - RAW WATER WASHDOWN SYSTEM The raw water washdown 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 26 OWNER'S MANUAL - FRESHWATER WASHDOWN & SHOWER DESCRIPTION The freshwater shower system on your Freshwater Fill Sailfish Boat is powered by a Shur-flo Pro Blaster Pump which creates a pres- surized system. When the pump is turned on pressure is...
  • Page 27 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - LIVEWELL OPERATION Instructions • Make sure the seacock in the bilge area is in the open position. • Turn on the livewell switch. • Adjust the black aerator in the livewell to the desired flow (shown in CLOSED picture).
  • Page 28 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL RECTRACTABLE SKI TOW PYLON 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 29: Troubleshooting

    SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - FISHBOX PUMP The 245DC is equipped with a diaphragm pump called the Gulper Grouper (pictured below 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 30: Entertainment Center

    SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Entertainment Center The Optional Entertainment Center on the 245DC comes standard with a fresh- water sink, and storage in the side.
  • Page 31 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - BENNETT TRIM TAB MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPERATION PRECAUTIONS • Periodically, check for clean electrical connections on all compo- • Do not over-trim, particularly at high speeds as the bow will dig nents. in and wave action may cause the boat to veer.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL WINDLASS Troubleshooting If your boat has a factory installed windlass, then there will be a complete owners' manual in your Anchor Rode pays out independently while windlass is owners packet. For more detailed information not in use please refer to your windlass owner’s manual.
  • Page 33 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL WINDLASS TROUBLESHOOTING Failure to Operate Troubleshoot Chart: Reversing Toggle Control Switch (Part No. 0052519) Is there voltage at the input terminal (positive) to If no voltage is present, the battery isolation is OFF, the the control switch? breaker is tripped or a fuse has blown.
  • Page 34 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - UFLEX HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM Mercury & Suzuki powered Sailfish Boats come standard with UFLEX Hydraulic Steering, a full stain less steel shaft; cylinders are built with carbon steel pistons, coupled with extra-large end caps to prevent leakage.
  • Page 35 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL UFLEX POWER ASSISTED STEERING MasterDrive™ 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 36 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - YAMAHA ELECTRIC STEERING Helm Master EX offers boaters customizable, integrated boat control 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.
  • Page 37 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - PORTA POTTI Prepare Unit • Separate tanks (Fig. 1A & 1B). • Add Deodorant (Fig. 2A & 2B) and 4-oz of water. • Close valve (Fig. 2C). • Recombine Tanks (Fig. 3) •...
  • Page 38 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - PORTA POTTI Emptying Waste Tank 1. DO NOT OVERFILL TANK. Empty when waste level indicator turns from green to red (Fig. 9). (Toilet without an indicator: open valve to check visually). 2. Be sure valve handle is closed. Separate tanks (Fig.
  • Page 39 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL MARINE HEAD WITH WASTE TANK Type III MSD Waste Management System DESCRIPTION Battery Fuse Waste Management System Master Switch Controller for Waste Management System DESCRIPTION Toilet Inlet Vertical Loop Outlet Waste Holding Tank...
  • Page 40 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL 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 -...
  • Page 41 The bowl should completely clear. SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL TYPE III MSD WASTE Normal flushing ADDING WATER TO TOILET BOWL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 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 42 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Full Tank Monitor • Your vessel is equipped with a waste tank level monitor and shut down relay which will disconnect power from the toilet when the waste tank becomes full. This is intended to prevent damage from flushing waste while the holding tank is already full.
  • Page 43 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL TYPE III MSD WASTE Note Make sure all guests understand toilet operation before use. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Maintenance & Winterizing Maintenance and winterizing Cleaning the toilet To maintain the toilet’s original, lustrous appearance, use Dometic Toilet Bowl Cleaner or other ®...
  • Page 44 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL TYPE III MSD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Dometic MasterFlush Maintenance & Winterizing 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 45 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - OPTIONAL TYPE III MSD WASTE Dometic MasterFlush MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 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 46 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - VINYL CARE & CLEANING DON'Ts Reactive & Techniques never to use Preventative Cleaning • Solvents like paint thinner, varsol, acetone, whiteners, • Clean the material immediately if it comes in contact with substances like grease, blood, sauces, lipstick, waxes, silicones, detergents, and/or cleaning products that are not pH neutral.

  • Page 47: Anodized Aluminum

    SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - ALUMINUM COSMETIC CORROSION The information provided is on the environmental conditions corrosion will take place. Damage designed to give you a thorough and the amount of preventative from other abrasive impacts can understanding of the factors that maintenance performed.
  • Page 48 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - CARING FOR ALUMINUM Tips Protective Products boat is subjected to, and how often you use and wash your boat. Follow Avoid the use of bleach or chlorides There are many different products the application guidelines provided to clean the aluminum or nearby available to protect aluminum.
  • Page 49 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - CARING FOR STAINLESS STEEL What Determines Dif- Is Stainless Steel Green The information provided is designed to give you a thorough ferent Grades of Stain- (Environmentally Friendly)? understanding of the factors that less Steel?
  • Page 50 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - WINDSHIELD WASHING AND CARE 1. 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 51: Overall Maintenance

    Congratulations! You are the proud owner rubbing compound (coarser abrasive) is rubbing compound and a thorough waxing. of a new Sailfish. You are also the owner recommended for use on fiberglass boats of a new gel coat finish on the hull and/...
  • Page 52 SAILFISH 245 DC | OWNER'S MANUAL - GEL COAT (CONT.) Repairs Discolored areas are very shallow in Apply slightly more mixture to avoid depth, literally right on the surface. having to fill the damaged section During the life of your boat, some The discoloration may be removed a second time.
  • Page 53 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. This limited warranty applies only to covered defects first arising and reported to Sailfish or its authorized dealer within the applicable warranty coverage period.
  • Page 54 Your acceptance of delivery of the warranted Sailfish constitutes your acceptance of the terms of this limited warranty. Your Sailfish dealer is an independent business and is not the agent of Sailfish. Your Sailfish dealer may not modify or change the terms of this limited warranty, and any questions concerning the scope of this limited war- ranty coverage should be addressed directly to Sailfish.
  • Page 55 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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