(CO) is colorless, odorless and ! DANGER extremely dangerous. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Every precaution has been taken by Pursuit not avoided, will result in death or seri- Fishing Boats to reduce the risks associated ous injury.
Specifications 1/22/2009 Boat Manufacturer/Model: C280 or S280 Costruttore/modello della barca: C280 or S280 Boothersteller/Model: C280 or S280 Modelo/Fabricante de la Embarcación: C280 or S280 Constructeur/Modèle du bateau: C280 or S280 Fabricante/Modelo do Barco: C280 or S280 Design Category: C-Inshore Propulsion Type:...
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Sonderausstattung): Note:Information obtained from 2008 CE Peso rimorchiabile su strada (motore, combustible e acgua, batterie ed Certificate and/or Specification Sheet accessori): REDUCED 3/28/08 Peso Rebocável (motor, combustível e água, baterieas e opções): 4553 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Peso rimorchiabile su strada (motore, combustible e acgua, batterie ed Note:Information obtained from 200 CE accessori): Certificate and/or Specification Sheet Peso Rebocável (motor, combustível e água, baterieas e opções): 1/22/09 rev. G 4553 kg./ 10038 lbs. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Sonderausstattung): Note:Information obtained from 2008 CE Peso rimorchiabile su strada (motore, combustible e acgua, batterie ed Certificate and/or Specification Sheet accessori): REDUCED 3/28/08 Peso Rebocável (motor, combustível e água, baterieas e opções): 4553 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Número y Tipo de Detedtores de Humos: Número e Tipo de Detectores de Fumo: N/A = no aplicable N/A = Não Aplicàvel Note:Information obtained from 2009 CE Certificate and/or Specification Sheet 1/22/09 rev. G C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Número y Tipo de Detedtores de Humos: Número e Tipo de Detectores de Fumo: N/A = no aplicable N/A = Não Aplicàvel Note:Information obtained from 2009 CE Certificate and/or Specification Sheet 1/22/09 rev. G C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Specifications Specifications 1/22/2009 Model: C280 or S280 or C310 or S310 Locate and Identify: Localizar e identificar: Localizzazione e identificazione dei A) Fuel Tank A) Depósito de Combustible componenti: B) Fuel Tank Filling Point B) Punto de Carga del Depósito de...
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Specifications Specifications 1/22/2009 Model: C280 or S280 or C310 or S310 Repèrez et identifiez: Position and Beschreibung: Localizar e Identificar: A) Réservoir de carburant A) Kraftstofftank A) Depósito de Conbustível B) Point de remplissage réservoir B) Kraftstofftankfüllpunkt B) Ponto de Enchimento do Depósito de de carburant C) Öltank (n.z.)
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Specifications Working Deck Area 1/22/2009 Model: C280 or S280 or C310 or S310 Working Deck Areas for occupation during normal operation of the boat Sunlounger option not intended WARNING: to be used as a working deck. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Peso rimorchiabile su strada (motore, combustible e acgua, batterie ed Note:Information obtained from 200 CE accessori): Certificate and/or Specification Sheet Peso Rebocável (motor, combustível e água, baterieas e opções) 11/10/09 rev. H 5133 kg./ 11316 lbs. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Número y Tipo de Detedtores de Humos: Número e Tipo de Detectores de Fumo: N/A = no aplicable N/A = Não Aplicàvel Note:Information obtained from 2009 CE Certificate and/or Specification Sheet 11/10/09 rev. H C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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S) Punti di attacco per l'ormeggio Hull - R) Puntos fuertes de anclaje T) Punti di attacco per il traino (N/A) S) Puntos fuertes de amarre Head - T) Puntos fuertes de remolque (N/A) C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Deck - R) Points d'ancrage R) Pontos Fortes da Ancoragem Hull - S) Points d'amarrage S) Pontos Fortes da Amaragem Head - T) Points de remorquage (N/A) T) Pontos Fortes da Rebocagem (N/A) C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Specifications Working Deck Area 1/22/2011 Model: ST 310 Working Deck Areas for occupation during normal operation of the boat C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
General Information Boat Information Fill out the following information and leave it in your PURSUIT Owner’s Manual. This information will be important for you and PURSUIT service personnel to know, if and when you may need to call PURSUIT for technical assistance or service.
Alaska; all of the equipment described in this manual or others are issued by the state. pictured in the catalog may change or no longer be available. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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They can also help in pro- viding local navigational information when moving to a new boating area. Contact your dealer, State Boating Authority or the Boat- C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
1.1 General Use only the fuel recommended by the engine manufacturer. Use of old, con- Your Pursuit boat is designed to be powered taminated fuel can cause the engine to with twin 2-cycle or 4-cycle outboard malfunction or severe damage.
(example 14 x 21). Pitch is the theoretical distance the pro- peller will travel in one rotation. Repair or replace a propeller immediately if it has been damaged. A damaged propeller can cause C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
GPS ing your boat on plane. Refer to the engine in a Yamaha® installation. owner’s manual for more information on the operation of the outboard power tilt and trim. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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The gauges are designed with drain holes to reduce the accumulation of moisture. Make sure that if a gauge is removed, it is reinstalled with the drain holes in the proper position. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Test the neutral safety switches periodically to ensure they are operating. To test the The helm on your Pursuit is designed for a neutral safety switches; tilt the engines down binnacle style control with a single gear shift and move the shift levers to the forward and a throttle lever for each engine;...
2.5 Engine Stop Switch Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop WARNING switch and lanyard. When the lanyard is pulled away, it will shut off the engines.
Failure to do movement of the port tab. Refer to the trim so can lead to steering system failure and tab operation manual. result in loss of control. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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75% of their original size. Refer to Routine Maintenance for informa- tion regarding zinc anodes and the trim tab owner’s manual for additional maintenance information, fluid specifications and operat- ing instructions. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
3.1 General Certain bulkhead areas are sealed fol- lowing U.S. Coast Guard regulations The fuel system of your Pursuit boat is at the date of manufacture. Any modi- designed to meet the requirements of the fications must be in accordance with U.S.
Because of the change in attitude when the boat is underway, variations in gauge read- ings can occur. This system is a relative indi- cation of the available fuel supply and not a calibrated instrument. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Spilled fuel can be dangerous. Wash the areas around the fuel fill plates and below the fuel vents to help reduce dis- coloration of fiberglass or striping. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Fuel system damage, related to use of alcohol-blended fuels, is not covered by the Pursuit Limited Warranty. Refer to the engine owner's manual for specific fuel requirements for your engines. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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3/4 full. Changes in temperature and weather conditions can cause condensation in fuel tanks. Your Pursuit dealer or the engine manufacturer can provide additional information on fuel degrading and fuel stabi- lizers recommended for your engine.
4.2 DC System 4.1 General Batteries The 12-volt batteries have been selected to Your Pursuit boat is equipped with DC and provide optimum performance for engine an optional AC electrical systems. The DC starting, and house and electronics loads. system draws current from onboard batter- There are three, Group 31, lead acid batter- ies.
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Section 4 Electrical System Main Distribution Panel (MDP) Main Distribution Panel (MDP) Typical C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
To reset or turn the circuit breaker on, rotate the black lever to "ON." Turn off this breaker when the windlass is not in use to reduce the possibility of accidentally acti- vating the windlass. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
NOT use these lights out of the water. Water pressurized and could shatter is necessary for cooling. scratched or damaged. Protect glass halogen-cycle bulbs from contact with Horn liquids when operating. Press to activate the horn. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Press to activate the manual pump. If the automatic pump activates, the automatic bilge pump indicator on the switch will light. See Section 5.4, Bilge Drainage, for infor- mation on bilge pump operation. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
(GFCI) to protect against electrical shock. A cord set is provided to supply power from the shore power outlet to the AC shore power inlet of the boat. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Additionally, activated. The battery charger is located on a relay attached to the main breaker will the aft wall of the center console on C280, automatically turn the main breaker off S280 and C310 and under the aft seat on whenever reverse polarity occurs.
Make sure to check that all below deck wir- ing is properly supported, the insulation is sound and there are no loose or corroded C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Corrosion on the electrical connectors can cause poor connections, shorts and ground faults, and/or poor ground connections. Check at least annually and clean as required. DO NOT allow corrosion to build on connections. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
"OFF." automatic pressure switch and is located uder the sink in the head compartment on the C280,S280 and C310 and in the bow CAUTION floor storage compartment on the ST 310. An in-line strainer located near the pump DO NOT allow the fresh water pump to protects the system from debris.
An overflow built Aerator Valve (if equipped) into the livewell automatically controls livewell water level. Always turn livewell pump off at the switch panel when not in use. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
DO NOT allow the bilge pump to operate after all Bilge Pump (Typical) the water has been cleared from the bilge area. Damage to the pump will occur. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
The console cooler and the storage com- lead to pump failure. partments, located in the bow, drain over- board. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Also, drains and from a battery with a low charge could pumps must be properly winterized lead to pump failure. before winter lay-up. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
6.3 Bilge Compartment Ventilation Air flow into the bilge compartment is sup- plied by four vents on either side of the cock- pit, under the gunwale boards. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
The anchor locker is drained by a thru-hull windlass and remote control. fitting in the hull side near the bottom of the locker. Check it frequently and keep it clean and free flowing. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Inspection deck plates are located in the splashwell to provide access to the stern bilge and engine mount- ing bolts. On C280, S280 and C310 models an access panel on the port side of the plat- Anchor Line Secured to Cleat form, provides access to the port rear bilge and the port trim tab line.
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Electrical System Chapter. ous injury. Close and secure door/ gate before getting underway. Aft Seats C280, S280, C310. To open the aft seat, lift CAUTION the bolster and carefully lower the cushion to the full lowered position. To close, lift the bol-...
T-Top legs. The side curtains will have to be stretched slightly to pull out the wrinkles and reach the snaps. Once the curtains are snapped in place, close the zippers. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Never stand directly in line of the tow line. Failure of any of these parts can casue serious injury or dam- age. C280 /S280 / C310 /ST310...
CO as exhaust. Direct and prolonged generator. The red light on the fire extin- exposure to CO will cause BRAIN DAMAGE guisher control panel will light and an alarm or DEATH. will sound if this should occur. When suffi- C280 / S280 / C310 /ST310...
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Therefore, low levels of CO can cause the alarm to sound before per- While a CO detector enhances your protec- sons notice any symptoms. tion from CO poisoning, it does not guaran- C280 / S280 / C310 /ST310...
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The accumulating in the boat whenever an canvas drop or aft curtain must be removed engine is running. and side curtains should be opened or removed to increase airflow and maintain C280 / S280 / C310 /ST310...
Certain electronic equipment have a limited life span, follow the CO detectors manufac- turers recommendations on when the detec- In addition to items installed by Pursuit, cer- tor must be replaced. tain other equipment is required by the U.S. Coast Guard to help ensure passenger 9.7 First Aid...
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Follow the manufacturer’s Visual Distress Signals directions in the use of these signal- ing devices. All Pursuit boats used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas, and those waters connected directly to them, must be Non-Pyrotechnic Devices equipped with Coast Guard approved visual distress signals.
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Safety Equipment Section 9 your presence and course. Your Pursuit boat Bilge And Fuel Fires is equipped with the navigation lights required by the U.S. Coast Guard at the time Fuel compartment and bilge fires or explo- of manufacture. It is up to you to make sure...
❑ Binoculars vided with the beacon, so the beacon's ❑ Sunglasses unique distress code can be used to quickly ❑ Marine Hardware identify the boat and owner. ❑ Extra Clothing ❑ Spare Parts C280 / S280 / C310 /ST310...
• Observe and avoid all security zones. backs, gunwales, bows, transoms or on fish- Avoid commercial port areas, especially ing seats whenever the boat is underway. those that involve military, cruise-line or C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310 10-1...
When operating a boat, you accept the ❑ Needle Nose Pliers responsibility for the boat, safety of passen- ❑ Wire Crimping Tool gers and others out enjoying the water. ❑ End Wrench Set ❑ Wire Connector Set 10-4 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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For infor- mation on the courses offered in your area, call the “Boating Safety Hot line,” 800-368- 5647. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310 10-5...
Remember, weight in the tower affects center of gravity and motion of the boat is greatly exaggerated for people in the tower. 10-6 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Investigate and correct over. It is prudent to use two anchors if you the problem if possible. Make sure the are anchoring overnight or in rough weather. engines are off before investigating the prob- 10-8 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Coast Guard, aircraft, or other be reserved for those with the right equip- boats to spot, than people in the water. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310 10-9...
If you trailer your boat, make sure your tow vehicle is capable of towing the weight of the trailer, boat and equipment and the weight of Your Pursuit boat is a large boat and should the passengers and equipment inside the only be trailered by professionals with the vehicle.
10.15 Water Skiing withstand the extreme wind pressure encountered while trailering. Remove Your Pursuit can be equipped for water ski- and properly store enclosures before ing. If you have never pulled skiers, you trailering.
• Turn off the engines when person is alongside and use a ring buoy or a boat cushion with a line attached, a paddle or boathook to assist person to the boat; 10-12 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
6 months to growth by applying an antifouling paint. one year. Anodes requiring replacement Because of variations in water temperature, C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310 11-1...
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This condition will be more apparent with dark colors, which 11-2 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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If the anodized coating is badly scratched it can be touched up with paint. With proper care, anodized aluminum will provide many years of service. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310 11-3...
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This condition is more severe with methyl alcohol and will worsen as the alcohol content increases. Water or a jelly like substance in the fuel filters is an indication of possible 11-4 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Read the label carefully on mildew protec- follow them exactly. tors and remove the protector and allow the cabin to ventilate completely before using the cabin. 11-6 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Use very low air pressure sprayed with a disinfectant. only when blowing water from the system to prevent damage to components. The check valve mechanism built in the raw water 12-2 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Remove the canvas and thoroughly clean water antifreeze poured into the tank C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310 12-3...
Clean and wash the boat. accumulation, etc. Fasten the canvas down • Install all upholstery, cushions and can- securely so wind cannot remove it or cause vas. chafing of the hull superstructure. DO NOT 12-4 C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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• Carefully monitor the gauges and check for leakage and abnormal noises. • Operate boat at slow speeds until engine temperature stabilizes and all systems are operating normally. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310 12-5...
Boarding Ladder : Set of steps temporarily fitted over the side of a boat to assist per- Cockpit : An open space, usually in the aft sons coming aboard. deck, outside of the cabin. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Head sel. : A toilet on a boat. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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Lists Pile or Piling : A boat that inclines to port or star- : A long column driven into board while afloat. the bottom to which a boat can be tied. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
: A locker, usually located in Stern the bow of a boat, used for stowing the : The rear end of a boat. anchor line or chain. Stow : To pack away neatly. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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: The area of water between the crests of waves and parallel to them. Twin-Screw Craft : A boat with two propel- lers on two separate shafts. nderway : When a boat moves through the water. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
& battery connections Check battery electrolyte & service Test and inspect AC electrical system & shore power cord Inspect water systems for leaks Check neutral safety switch Check trim tab fluid level C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
Check for excessive water in the bilge. Pump out bilge & find & correct the prob- lem. • The throttle adjustments has changed and the engine is not getting full throttle. Adjust the throttle cable. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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The engine suddenly will not operate RPM to protect the engine. Find & cor- over 2000 RPM. rect the problem. • The tachometer is bad and needs to be replaced. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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The automatic float switch on the bilge • The pump impeller is jammed by debris. pump raises but does not activate the Clean pump impeller housing. pump. • The pump is defective. Replace pump. C280 / S280 / C310 / ST310...
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