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© 2000 Wellcraft Marine Corp., a subsidiary of Genmar Industries, Inc. 1651 Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
For a complete list of standard and optional features and equipment, consult your local Wellcraft dealer. Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specifications are subject
to change without notice. The weights and volumes shown are estimated and can vary from boat to boat because of equipment, etc. Wellcraft boats meet or exceed U.S. Coast Guard
regulations at date of manufacture. Wellcraft is a trademark of Genmar Industries, Inc. Scarab is a registered trademark of Team Scarab, Inc.
Printed in USA. Part No. 2601-2589
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  • Page 1: Hull Identification Number

    For a complete list of standard and optional features and equipment, consult your local Wellcraft dealer. Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. The weights and volumes shown are estimated and can vary from boat to boat because of equipment, etc. Wellcraft boats meet or exceed U.S. Coast Guard regulations at date of manufacture.
  • Page 2 BOATS DESIGNED WITH NATURE IN MIND. As privileged visitors to the world’s oceans, lakes and waterways, we share an obligation to help protect our marine environment. Wellcraft is leading the way with a variety of unique systems designed to help minimize the impact of...
  • Page 3 Introduction Congratulations on your new boat purchase and WARNING welcome to our boating family! This symbol and signal word indicate a We want your boating experience to be the most potential hazard. If you ignore this enjoyable possible. The more you know about safety message, serious injury or your new boat, the more you’ll enjoy the time death CAN result.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Electrical Systems Cont......6-1 Table of Contents GALVANIC CORROSION......6-8 General Information ......1-1 BONDING ..........6-9 YOU AND YOUR NEW BOAT....1-2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART....6-10 BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS ..1-6 Boat Equipment........7-1 RECOMMENDED READING.....1-8 SERVICE MAINTENANCE LOG....1-11 STOVE ..........7-1 BOAT DATA SHEET ......1-12 REFRIGERATOR........7-1 FUEL LOG...........1-13 OVEN...........7-1...
  • Page 5 Winterization and Commissioning..11-1 LIFTING THE BOAT ......11-1 ENGINE, SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS ..11-2 STORAGE ON TRAILER ......11-5 RECOMMISSIONING THE BOAT AFTER STORAGE....11-5 General Maintenance......12-1 SERVICE SCHEDULE ......12-1 SALTWATER CORROSION .....12-2 BOTTOM MAINTENANCE ......12-2 PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROLYSIS..12-3 DECK AND HULL CARE ......12-3 FIBERGLASS REPAIR ......12-4 HARDWARE AND FITTINGS....12-5 UPHOLSTERY ........12-5...

  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information – 1 This manual has been compiled to help you to If this is your first boat or if you are changing to operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your contains details of the vessel, the equipment own comfort and safety, please ensure that you supplied or fitted, its systems and information...

  • Page 7: You And Your New Boat

    Congratulations on your new boat and welcome ponents, gauges, and operating equipment and to the Wellcraft family. We want you to receive figure out how to use them before you go out on the most enjoyment possible from your new the water.
  • Page 8 European Parliament, including the International environment. Please think about the future of Organization for Standards (ISO) and Recre- our water ways, oceans and marine life while ational Marine Agr eement Gr oup (RMAG) you’re out enjoying them and take all neces- guidelines in effect at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 9 (WD40). • Gelcoat cracking, yellowing, crazing or blis- tering, plexiglas, canvas, vinyl or tape • Vinyl tops: Wellcraft does not warrant dam- unless noted on equipment check off list at age that might occur when a boat is being time of delivery.

  • Page 10: Warranty Service

    Sarasota, FL 34243 the remainder of the warranty period by notifying Wellcraft Marine in writing within 15 days of the Have the following information available: transfer, by using the warranty registration trans- fer form found at the end of this chapter.

  • Page 11: Boating Laws And Regulations

    BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS warranty card. Use your Owner’s Por tfolio to retain instructions and data on additional equip- ment or accessories installed after delivery. The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the waterways; they are there to help the boating IMPORTANT : Operation, maintenance and public.

  • Page 12: Marpol Treaty

    a typical identification number. Use this hull DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS identification number for registration and to & OTHER GARBAGE identify your boat for warranty service. Plastic refuse dumped in the water can kill fish and marine wildlife and can foul boat propellers INSURANCE and cooling water intakes.

  • Page 13: Recommended Reading

    local marinas, boat dealerships and marine CONTACTS equipment suppliers. A special placard is avail- able for boats operating on the Great Lakes. Education programs are sponsored by publica- tions and organizations such as the U.S. Power IMPORTANT: It is illegal to discharge waste Squadron, U.S.
  • Page 14 All war- covers. ranty work will be performed at an authorized dealer, at the Wellcraft factory, or at another repair facility that Wellcraft selects. The owner Sacrificial deterioration of anti-fouling paint or zinc anodes.
  • Page 15 Return to: WELLCRAFT (Warranty Department) 1651 Whitfield Avenue • Sarasota, FL 34243 1 - 1 0...

  • Page 16: Service Maintenance Log

    SERVICE/MAINTENANCE LOG HOUR METER DATE READING SERVICE/REPAIRS PERFORMED 1 - 1 1...

  • Page 17: Boat Data Sheet

    BOAT DATA SHEET Wellcraft Model Name ______________________ Hull Identification Number _____________________ Name of Boat _______________________________ State ________ Length ______ Beam_________ Hull Color(s) ________________________________ Weight ______ Draft (Drive Down) ________ Draft (Drive Up) ________ Freeboard (Forward)________ (Aft)________ Draft–Inboard ___________ Engine(s) Make ________________ Model Name________________ H.P. _____ Model No. _____________ Oil: SAE _____ Quarts per Engine _____ Oil Filter No.

  • Page 18: Fuel Log

    FUEL LOG HOURS FUEL RANGE DATE (GAL) (MI) 1 - 1 3...

  • Page 19: Float Plan

    DO NOT file this plan with the Coast Guard. Name _____________________________________ Telephone__________________________________ Description of Boat: Type________________ Color ______________ Trim ___________________ Registration Number __________________________________________________________________ Length ______________________ Name __________________ Make ________________________ Wellcraft Hull Identification Number _______________________________________________________ Other Info. __________________________________________________________________________ Persons Aboard: Name Address & Telephone ______________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 20: Warranty Registration Transfer

    Acceptance of the request does not create any additional warranties or obligation on Wellcraft. Warranty Expiration Date: _______________________________________________ Wellcraft Transfer Acceptance Date: _______________________________________________ Wellcraft Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________ Mail to Wellcraft Marine, 1651 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243, Attn: Customer Service Department. WELLCRAFT MARINE CORP. 1 - 1 5...

  • Page 21: Boating Safety

    Boating Safety – 2 The popularity of boating and other water sports The Safety Aler t Symbol means pay has undergone an explosion of growth in the attention! Your safety is involved. Not fol- past few years. Because of this, safety is an lowing the recommendations contained impor tant issue for ever yone who shares our in any of these statements may result in...

  • Page 22: Safety Equipment

    1. Never operate a boat while under the influ- 9. Always operate your boat with consideration, ence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so is a courtesy and common sense. Federal offense. Make sure only qualified drivers operate your boat. 10. At least one other passenger aboard should be indoctrinated on the basic operating pro- 2.

  • Page 23: Fire Extinguishers

    viceable condition. This PFD is required in addi- tion to the PFDs previously discussed. PFD Type V, Wearable, (Figure 2.5) must be worn to be effective. When inflated, it provides buoyancy equivalent to Type I, II or III PFDs. When it is deflated, however, it may not support some people.
  • Page 24 gauge, cold or hot weather may have an effect In order for the engine to run, the lock plate on on the gauge reading. Consult the instruction the end of the lanyard must be attached to the manual supplied with the fire extinguisher to engine stop switch.

  • Page 25: Safe Boating Courses

    SAFE BOATING COURSES ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliar y and the The following list (not an exhaustive list) indi- U.S. Power Squadrons of fer comprehensive cates some additional recommended equipment safe boating classes several times a year. You which should be considered for safe, enjoyable may contact the Boat/U.S.

  • Page 26: Passenger Safety

    • Use in weather or sea conditions beyond the PASSENGER SAFETY skill or experience of the operator or the comfor table capability of the boat or pas- Be sure at least one of your passengers is sengers. familiar with the operation and safety aspects of the boat in case of an emergency.

  • Page 27: Carbon Monoxide

    CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas. You cannot see it or smell it. Inhaling it for a short time can cause unconsciousness and brain damage. Prolonged exposure can kill! Burning any material containing carbon produces carbon monoxide. A common source is the exhaust fumes from your boat’s engines and generator.

  • Page 28: Carbon Monoxide Accumulation

    CARBON MONOXIDE ACCUMULATION PRECAUTIONS DANGER SEE INFORMATION ON CAR- THESE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE CARBON BON MONOXIDE DETECTOR MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE. ON FOLLOWING PAGE Carbon monoxide in generator Be alert for generator and or hull exhaust from other ves- engine exhaust from other sels while docked or anchored vessels alongside your boat.

  • Page 29: Water Sports

    7. Approach a person in the water from the lee CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTOR side (opposite the direction of the wind). Stop We strongly recommend you have marine grade the motor before coming close to the person. CO detectors installed in boats with canvas enclosures and in any boats with enclosed sleep- 8.

  • Page 30: Rules Of The Road

    2. Allow no one who cannot swim to water ski. 5. Do not water ski between sunset and sun- rise. It is illegal in most states. WARNING 6. For more information about water skiing, please contact the American Water Ski Skiers must wear a USCG approved Association, 799 Overlook Drive, Winter personal flotation device.

  • Page 31: Aids To Navigation

    “Aids to Navigation” (U.S. Coast Guard pam- You are returning from seaward if you travel in a phlet #123) explains the significance of various clockwise direction around the United States. lights and buoys. This and other pamphlets, So, going south on the Atlantic coast, nor th including the “Boating Safety Training Manual”...

  • Page 32: General Rules Of Seamanship

    Preferred Channel Markers USWMS Lateral Markers Preferred Channel Markers have horizontal red Lateral buoys in the USWMS system are either and green bands. If lighted, the color of the light red or black. They have numbers, and black is the same as the top of the band. They show buoys may have green reflectors or lights.

  • Page 33: Crossing Situations

    HONK HONK HONK HONK PASSING PASSING MEETING PORT TO HEAD TO STARBOARD TO PORT HEAD STARBOARD FIGURE 2.11 MEETING HEAD-ON ser vicing navigational markers among others. 12 O'CLOCK • A vessel engaged in fishing. These include boats fishing with lines, trawls or nets; but not trolling lines.
  • Page 34 STAND-ON OVERTAKING (PRIVILEGED) VESSEL BEING OVERTAKEN The boat overtaking the one ahead must yield the right-of-way to the boat being passed. The over taking boat must make any necessar y adjustments to keep out of its path. See Figure 2.13. The boat being passed should hold its course and speed.
  • Page 35 end of this section lists the meanings of the To see more easily at night, avoid bright lights various whistle signals. when possible. Also, it is helpful to have a pas- senger keep watch for other boats, water hazards and navigational aids. THE GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULE The general prudential rule regarding right-of- To determine the size, speed and direction of...

  • Page 36: Navigational Aids Chart

    Navigational Aids Chart REMEMBER 1. OVERTAKING - PASSING: Boat being passed has the right-of-way. KEEP CLEAR. THESE 2. MEETING HEAD ON: Keep to the right. RULES 3. CROSSING: Boat on right has the right-of-way. Slow down and permit boat to pass. STORM WARNINGS PORT STARBOARD...

  • Page 37: Specifications And Layout

    The specifications for these equipment and many through–hull fittings on models are detailed in this section. You will various Wellcraft cruiser models. Depending on need to become aware of your boat’s dimen- model, this equipment is standard, optional, or sions, weight, bridge clearance and draft and not available.
  • Page 38 1 ..FUSE PANEL 12 ..BILGE PUMP DISCHARGE 2 ..SHOWER SUMP DISCHARGE 13 ..LOWER UNIT TRIM 3 ..COCKPIT DRAIN DISCHARGE 14 ..TRIM TAB RESERVOIR 4 ..AIR CONDITIONER PUMP 15 ..COCKPIT DRAIN DISCHARGE 16 ..BATTERY TRAY 5 ..WASTE PUMPOUT 17 ..BATTERY SWITCH 6 ..WASTE TANK VENT 18 ..MACERATOR DISCHARGE 7 ..WATER TANK VENT &...
  • Page 39 1 ..WATER TANK VENT 1 ..AIR CONDITIONER DISCHARGE 17 ..ENGINE EXHAUST 9 ..FUEL FILL & VENT 2 ..AIR CONDITIONER DISCHARGE 2 ..SPRING CLEAT DRAIN 18 ..TRIM TAB RESERVOIR 10 ..WASTE VENT 3 ..CIRCUIT BREAKERS ON HELM 3 ..WATER FILL & VENT 19 ..FUEL TANK VENT 11 ..WASTE PUMPOUT 4 ..WATER FILL...
  • Page 40 1 ..GENSET BATTERY 15 ..WASTE TANK VENT 2 ..AIR CONDITIONER DISCHARGE 16 ..SHOWER SUMP DISCHARGE 3 ..CIRCUIT BREAKERS ON HELM 17 ..SHORE POWER OUTLET 4 ..WATER FILL WITH VENT 18 ..TELEPHONE/TV OUTLET 5 ..BATTERIES (2) 19 ..AC/DC PANEL 6 ..A/C SEACOCK & STRAINER 20 ..BATTERY SWITCHES 7 ..GENSET 21 ..FRESHWATER PUMP...
  • Page 41 1 ..HEAD VANITY DISCHARGE 15 ..CITY WATER INLET 2 ..GALLEY SINK DISCHARGE 16 ..TRIM TAB RESERVOIR 3 ..SUMP DISCHARGE 17 ..BATTERIES 4 ..A/C D/C PANEL (BREAKERS) 18 ..AFT BILGE PUMP DISCHARGE 5 ..FRESH WATER PUMP 19 ..FUEL FILL/VENT 6 ..SHOWER SUMP 20 ..WATER FILL 7 ..A/C SEACOCK &...
  • Page 42 1 ..#1 PORT, #2 STARBOARD/ 13 ..GENSET EXHAUST HOUSE BATTERY SWITCHES 14 ..BILGE PUMP DISCHARGE 2 ..AC/DC PANEL 15..BAIT STATION SINK DRAIN 3 ..SHORE POWER INLET 16 ..UPPER DECK DRAIN 4 ..TELEPHONE/TV OUTLET 17 ..WATER FILL & VENT 5 ..CIRCUIT BREAKERS 18 ..MACERATOR DISCHARGE 6 ..FUEL FILL &...
  • Page 43 1 ..TELEPHONE OUTLET 14 ..CITY WATER INLET 2 ..HEAD SINK DISCHARGE 15 ..TRIM TAB RESERVOIR 3 ..GALLEY SINK DISCHARGE 16 ..BATTERIES 4 ..SUMP PUMP DISCHARGE 17 ..AFT BILGE PUMP DISCHARGE 5 ..AC OUTLET 18 ..WATER TANK FILL & VENT 6 ..A/C D/C PANEL 19 ..AIR CONDITIONER 7 ..AIR CONDITIONER STRAINER 20 ..FORWARD BILGE DISCHARGE...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 2400 MARTINIQUE 2800 MARTINIQUE Metric Metric Design Category C (Inshore) Design Category B (Offshore) Certification Certification NMMA Length Overall Length Overall (w/pulpit) 7.75 m 25’5” (w/pulpit) 8.48 m 27’10” Centerline Length 7.01 m 23’0” Beam 2.9 m 9’6” Beam 2.59 m 8’6”...

  • Page 45: Safety Label Locations

    SPECIFICATIONS 3300 MARTINIQUE 3700 MARTINIQUE MetrIc Metric Design Category B (Offshore) Design Category B (Offshore) Certification NMMA Certification NMMA Length Overall 10.1 m 33’2” Length Overall 11.25 m 36’11” Beam 3.53 m 11’7” Beam 3.96 m 13’0” Dry\Unladen Weight 4990 kg 11,000 lb Dry\Unladen Weight Fuel Capacity (gas)

  • Page 46: Maximum Capacities

    PERSONS OR 1200 LBS LACQUER THINNER. 2590 LBS. PERSONS, GEAR THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION MANUFACTURER: WELLCRAFT MARINE 2400 MARTINIQUE SARASOTA, FL 34243 ORANGE MODEL: DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS BELOW IS VERIFIED.
  • Page 47 YELLOW CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY, WINDOW MUST BE SECURED IN THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN VESSEL IS IN MOTION. USE BOTH WINDOW LOCKS. © 1993 Aldon Industries ORANGE WARNING To minimize shock and fire hazards: (1) Turn off the boat's shore connection switch before connecting or disconnecting shore cable.
  • Page 48 BLUE NOTICE YELLOW SHOWER PUMP MUST BE ON TO DRAIN THE SHOWER STALL. TURN OFF WHEN THE SHOWER CAUTION IS NOT IN USE. TURN HEAD ACC BREAKER (AT AC/DC) PANEL ORANGE AND SUMP PUMP SWITCH (IN HEAD) TO "ON" POSITION WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS IN OPERATION WARNING GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:...
  • Page 49 YELLOW CAUTION TURN HEAD ACC BREAKER (AT AC/DC) PANEL AND SUMP PUMP SWITCH (IN HEAD) TO "ON" POSITION WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS IN OPERATION BLUE NOTICE SHOWER PUMP MUST BE ON TO DRAIN THE SHOWER STALL. TURN OFF WHEN THE SHOWER IS NOT IN USE.
  • Page 50 ORANGE WARNING GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE: - CHECK ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR GASOLINE OR VAPORS. - OPERATE BLOWER FOR 4 MINUTES. RUN BLOWER BELOW CRUISING SPEED. DANGER SHUT OFF MOTOR WHEN NEAR SWIMMERS. DANGER SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH WILL RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH A ROTATING PROPELLER.
  • Page 51 BLUE NOTICE POSSIBLE HEATING ELEMENT DAMAGE. FILL HOT WATER HEATER WITH WATER BEFORE TURNING POWER ON. CLEANING "PLEXIGLASS" SURFACES: WASH ACRYLIC WITH A MILD SOAP OR DETERGENT AND PLENTY OF LUKE WARM WATER. USE A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH. RINSE WITH CLEAR WATER. ORANGE CAUTION: DO NOT USE WINDOW CLEANING SPRAYS,...
  • Page 52 DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS AND DANGEROUS. ALL GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES AND GENERATORS EXHAUST CARBON MONOXIDE (CO.) DIRECT AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS. Keep Cabin and Cockpit Areas Well Ventilated.

  • Page 53: Water Systems

    Water Systems – 4 This section describes the fresh water, waste, To fill the fresh water tank: and bilge systems on your cruiser. Some models may also be equipped with a raw water system. 1. Make sure the dockside water supply is suitable for drinking.

  • Page 54: Fresh Water Pump

    FRESH WATER PUMP SANITIZING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM The fresh water pump supplies water under pressure to the system when the dockside Before using your fresh water system for the water supply is not connected. The FRESH first time or if you suspect the water system WATER PUMP breaker switch on the DC CON- has been contaminated, do the following: TROL panel controls its operation.

  • Page 55: Water Heater

    NOTE: Using dockside water does not replenish 4. Before connecting the dockside water out- water supply in your tank. The tank can only be let, open the valve fully to flush away any filled at the fresh water fill plate. rust particles which may be present.

  • Page 56: Water System Troubleshooting

    WATER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Air in system Water tank empty Fill tank. With pump on, bleed air from lines by opening faucets until water flows out. Fresh water pump cycles Leak in water system Locate leak and repair. on and off No water at shower or FRESH...

  • Page 57: Waste System

    To flush, press flush lever sharply to floor until contents clear bowl. A sharp popping noise is normal when the vacuum seal is broken. Hold flush lever down for three seconds. If flush lever is accidentally released before waste clears bowl, do not attempt to flush toilet again until vacuum pump stops running.

  • Page 58: Bilge System

    1. Switch the MACERATOR breaker switch at the DC main electrical control panel to ON. To empty the holding tank, Wellcraft recom- mends using a dockside pumpout facility. 2. Allow the macerator to run until the holding Connect the hose from the pumpout facility to tank is empty, but no longer.

  • Page 59: Bilge Blower

    BILGE BLOWER WARNING Turn on the bilge blower for at least 5 minutes before starting the engine to eliminate gasoline fumes in the bilge. Open the engine cover during that time and smell for fumes. DO NOT start engine if gasoline fumes are pre- sent.

  • Page 60: Fuel System

    Fuel System – 5 FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS If your boat has diesel engines, a fuel return line is also connected to the manifold. The configuration of your boat’s fuel system varies depending on the number and type of FUEL SHUTOFF VALVES engines it has and whether it has an onboard generator.

  • Page 61: Fuel System Troubleshooting

    FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Fuel overflows at fill plate Fill or vent line blocked Check lines. Clear obstruction from line or (tank not full) straighten line if kinked. Water or moisture in fuel Cap on deck fuel fill plate Check cap;...

  • Page 62: Electrical Systems

    Electrical Systems – 6 This section of the manual includes information DARK BLUE wire is used for instrument and about your boats AC and DC electrical systems cabin lights. These wires run from switches or and components. Please note that this manual fuses to the lights.
  • Page 63 Equipment Wire Circuit Breaker or Color Fuse (amps) Accessory Feed..........Orange ..........as required Alarm ..............Tan-Blue..........** Anchor Light.............Gray-Blue ...........5 Anchor Windlass......................** Auto Bilge Aft ......................10 Auto Bilge Fwd ......................10 Auto Pilot........................20 Battery Parallel ......................5 Bilge Pump Manual ..........Brown..........* Bilge Pump Auto..........Brown-Red .........** Blower ............Yellow..........** Cabin Lights ............Blue ..........10 Courtesy Lights ......................5...

  • Page 64: Battery Charger

    grounded to the cranking batteries. The engines Sparks or flames can ignite the gas and cause are connected by a ground cable for added an explosion. assurance of proper grounding. The engines are then grounded to a bonding strip in the engine BATTERY PARALLELING SWITCH compartment.

  • Page 65: Ac Electrical System

    and the stereo memory. The settings available should be in position number two (2) when are OFF, 1, 2 and ALL. We recommend using starting the engines. only one battery at a time by using the number one (1) or two (2) setting. Avoid using the ALL If you can’t start an engine because the battery setting unless a single battery is not sufficient is low, try starting the other engine.

  • Page 66: Shore Power

    Inspect lem. If you have any questions, contact your seawater strainer frequently. dealer. Note: Wellcraft recommends not using the Important: Some equipment will not work or generator when underway. When underway may be damaged if polarity is reversed. Damage...

  • Page 67: Main Electrical Panel

    5. Before stopping, run generator at no load properly, have your electrical system checked by for three to five minutes to allow lubricating a qualified electrician. oil and engine cooling water to carr y heat away from combustion chamber. You will have to press the reset button back in for your AC electrical equipment to work.
  • Page 68 supply power to the components which operate as do the identification tags and the ratings of using AC and DC power. the breakers. Switches and breakers are listed below in alphabetical order. DC BREAKERS AND SWITCHES The number and type of DC switches and break- ers at the main electrical panel varies by model Switch Amps...

  • Page 69: Galvanic Corrosion

    The number and type of switches and breakers Use only Wellcraft replacement par ts. When at the helm varies by model as do the identifica- adding accessories not supplied by Wellcraft, tion tags and the ratings of the breakers.

  • Page 70: Bonding

    BONDING DANGER Your boat is fitted with a bonding system to min- Alteration of the bonding system can imize cor rosion. This system involves the void your boat owner’s warranty. connection of all underwater fittings and hard- ware by individual jumper wires which are then connected to the engine’s common ground point.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 12 V equipment not work- Batter y selector switch Turn selector switch ON for starboard (2) turned to OFF battery. Weak or dead battery Recharge battery. Batter y char ging Engine alter nator belt Tighten belt.
  • Page 72 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING No power to AC devices Loose or disconnected Tighten connections. See your dealer. (Continued) wire Inadequate power to AC Electrical demand greater Switch of f devices and equipment not devices (generator r un- than generator output needed.

  • Page 73: Boat Equipment

    Boat Equipment – 7 This section covers the appliances found in the Important: The refrigerator can drain the power galley, the air conditioning system, the stereo from a batter y in a shor t time, par ticularly if system and the TV. Power is supplied to many other devices are powered from the DC power of these components through a breaker switch supply.

  • Page 74: Air Conditioning System

    AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Open the air conditioner seacock. The valve is open when the handle is in line with the hose. Your boat may have an optional air conditioning system. Figure 7.1 shows the components of a 2. Check the sea strainer next to the seacock. typical air conditioning system.

  • Page 75: Automatic Fire Suppression System

    when the sea water temperature is below 40° If the system discharges, do not open engine can damage the air conditioning system. compartment for at least 15 minutes. Hot met- als or fuel can also begin cooling during this Refer to the manual furnished with the air condi- time.

  • Page 76: Underwater Gear

    Underwater Gear – 8 This section discusses your boat’s propulsion synthetic fiber rings compressed around the equipment. Depending on boat model, your boat shaft by the packing retainer. is powered either by inboard engines through a transmission or by sterndrive(s). If your boat A very slight leak helps lubricate the packing.

  • Page 77: Rudders

    TRIM TABS Shaft alignment may change slightly after your boat is in use. Your dealer should check align- ment occasionally, par ticularly if there is Trim tabs are mounted on the por t and star- vibration, a drumming sound, or loss of RPMs. board transom near the bottom of the hull.

  • Page 78: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators – 9 INSTRUMENTATION read higher than the actual level due to the bow of the boat being higher. Since gauge readings A full set of instruments at the helm of your boat are approximate, it is best to compare them to shows what is taking place within your engine.

  • Page 79: Steering

    before every trip and fill if low. If oil level is full and gauge reading is low, contact your dealer or a qualified mechanic to rectify the problem. Do not restart the engine until correcting the problem. See the engine manufacturer’s specifications for correct pressure ranges.

  • Page 80: Stern Drive Throttle/ Shift Controls

    Note: Deep vee boats have a tendency to voir. A relief valve protects both the mechanical “hunt” (wander from side to side) at slow portion of the rudder (in case the rudder strikes speeds with the steering wheel held straight a hard object) and the hydraulic system.

  • Page 81: Inboard Engine And Transmission Controls

    to move from shifting range to throttle range. ments while engine is idling during warm-up. See Never attempt to shift gears while the engine is the engine manufacturer’s specifications for not running. proper operating ranges. INBOARD ENGINE AND On boats equipped with a single lever engine TRANSMISSION CONTROLS control, the control has an engine warmup but- ton near the base.
  • Page 82 IMPORTANT : Allow the engine to warm up before engaging the shift control. Monitor all instr uments while engine is idling during warmup. See the engine manufacturer’s specifi- cations for proper operating ranges. After your dealer has adjusted the throttle con- trols, they usually require ver y little ser vice.

  • Page 83: Depth Sounder

    If an engine does not star t even though its DEPTH SOUNDER transmission lever is in neutral, the neutral safety switch may be slightly out of adjustment. Your electronic depth-finding instrument mea- While you are turning the ignition key, slowly sures the time a sound wave takes to travel move the transmission lever up or down a short from the vessel to the bottom and return, and...

  • Page 84: Pre-Launch And Underway

    Pre-launch and Underway – 10 LAUNCH AND CRUISE CHECKLIST ■ ■ Get a current weather report. If the weather will not be favorable, postpone your trip. ■ ■ Install hull drain plugs. ■ ■ Inspect the hull and propeller for damage. Excessive dirt or marine growth will affect your boat’s performance and fuel efficiency.

  • Page 85: Fueling

    FUELING 5. Use only fuel lubricants recommended by the engine manufacturer. WARNING PUMPING FUEL Do not smoke, extinguish all open WARNING flames, STOP all engines and other devices that could cause sparks, including the bilge blower. Do not use When fueling or having your boat electrical switches or accessories.

  • Page 86: Loading Passengers And Gear

    LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR AFTER FUELING 1. Replace the gas fill cover and wipe up any NOTE: All boats under 26 feet in length must fuel spilled. have a capacity rating plate showing the recom- mended person capacity as well as the 2.

  • Page 87: Starting Procedures

    IMPORTANT: Passengers are prohibited from 1. Check all electrical systems and navigation riding on the bow with feet hanging over the lights. side or ride while sitting on the stern, gunwales or setbacks. The Coast Guard considers these 2. If your boat is equipped with an optional bat- acts to be negligent or grossly negligent opera- tery selector switch, turn the battery switch tion.

  • Page 88: Maneuvering

    MANEUVERING Once away from the dock, devote some time to learning how to maneuver. Practice docking using an imaginary dock. Practice stopping and WARNING reversing. Boat steering is not self-centering. STOPPING Steering is affected by engine and pro- peller torque, trim tab setting, wave You do not have brakes on a boat.

  • Page 89: Trimming Your Boat

    Before bringing your boat “on plane”, check the When you are sitting dead in the water, your out- entire area to make sure you have a clear, safe board should be down and the trim tab switches path. As you throttle up to accelerate, your boat are in the BOW UP position.
  • Page 90 Remember that most boats react very slowly to It is possible to extend the cylinder life trim tabs. Often boat owners do not give trim expectancy on your trim tabs. To do this, keep tabs time to work. Press the trim tab switches the cylinders retracted while at dockside.

  • Page 91: Excessive Noise

    2. The switch controls the position of the stern 9. The trailering position of some stern drives drive or outboard motor. Proper trim is very is controlled by a separate switch on the important in boating. dash switch panel or throttle/shift control. Do not activate this switch while engine is running.

  • Page 92: Navigation Lights

    2. Maneuver the boat slowly backwards until line up the two-prong plug in the pole with the length of anchor line is 6 or 7 times the receptacle in the base. Plug the light in, and depth of the water. lock it into place with lever/slide lock.

  • Page 93: Running Aground

    • Reduce speed as the seas build. Make sure RUNNING AGROUND all passengers are wearing their PFDs. WARNING • If you lose power, keep the boat headed into the waves by rigging a sea anchor off the To prevent boat damage, DO NOT use bow (Figure 10.4).

  • Page 94: Reacting To Emergencies

    • Distress flags indicate a fellow boater is in • Move throttles to idle position immediately need of assistance. and yell “MAN OVERBOARD.” • Navigation markers ser ve as a means of • Throw some floating object overboard identifying navigable routes and indicate immediately.

  • Page 95: Medical Emergency

    2. If the fire is small, attempt to put it out with • Allow only a qualified marine electrician to your fire extinguisher. If the fire is in the service the boats electrical system. engine compar tment, turn of f the bilge blower.

  • Page 96: Additional Underway Info

    have their own hydraulic reser voir and engine Use extreme caution if wind or current is from mounted drive pump; check the level of reser- your stern. Back in towards the dock slowly at a voir and drive pump belt. If the steering is not slight angle with engine in slow reverse.
  • Page 97 FIGURE 10.5 MOORING LINES 1 0 - 1 4...

  • Page 98: Winterization And Commissioning

    Winterization and Commissioning – 11 If properly used and maintained, your boat will give CRADLE you years of use and enjoyment. By keeping your boat “ship shape,” you will be doing more than A cradle is the ideal support for your boat when- protecting your investment;...

  • Page 99: Engine, Systems & Components

    • Inspect and adjust the brake system accord- • Inspect the underwater gear and propellers ing to the manufacturer’s recommendations. for excessive wear or damage. Look inside brakes for excessive rust. DECK • Lubricate the winch, the coupler, all rollers and pivot points.

  • Page 100: Fresh Water System

    When working on or around battery connections, faucet or outlet when antifreeze star ts to do not allow metal tools or loose wires to con- flow. (See icemaker manual for winterization tact terminals. Contact across positive (+) and instructions.) negative (-) terminals will cause a short circuit. Electrical burns or personal injury may result.
  • Page 101 Attach a hose to the cockpit washdown AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM hose connector. Water must be drained from air conditioning 4. Position an empty container to catch the lines to prevent damage to seacock, sea flow of antifreeze from cockpit hose. strainer, and air conditioning system compo- nents.

  • Page 102: Storage On Trailer

    STORAGE ON TRAILER When your boat is out of the water: 1. Open seacock and allow water to drain. • Loosen all tie-downs to relieve the stress on the hull. 2. Open petcock at bottom of sea strainer and allow water to drain. •...
  • Page 103 • Inspect all exhaust connections for carbon • Launch the boat and star t the engine. It monoxide leakage. Adjust and repair as may take a minute of cranking to allow the required. fuel system to prime. When the engine starts, keep a close watch over the gauge •...

  • Page 104: General Maintenance

    General Maintenance – 12 This section contains information that requires • Inspect the hull for gelcoat damage. Have use and disposal of oils, fuels, and chemicals. your dealer repair gelcoat damage as soon Pay particular attention to the environment dur- as possible.

  • Page 105: Saltwater Corrosion

    • Flush engine (sterndrives) with fresh water ANNUAL MAINTENANCE to clean out sand and salt. Make sure bow is higher than engine to prevent water from • Have a qualified technician thoroughly backing up into engine. See your dealer for inspect your entire electrical system, includ- attachments that allow flushing engine with ing performing a leakage test of each circuit.

  • Page 106: Protection Against Electrolysis

    PROTECTION AGAINST The best way to prevent blistering is to minimize ELECTROLYSIS the amount of time the boat remains in the water. If the boat must remain in the water, the applica- tion of a “blister guard” system to the hull below IMPORTANT: It is the boat owner’s responsibility the waterline will lessen the possibility of blister- to periodically inspect and replace the sacrificial...

  • Page 107: Fiberglass Repair

    cause your boat’s surface to show a variety of If nonskid or textured surfaces on decks, walk- changes, including: ways, and steps become stained, clean them with a bristle brush and a bathroom fiberglass • Chalking (fine, powder y whiteness on the cleaner.

  • Page 108: Hardware And Fittings

    AVOID THE USE OF DETERGENTS OR ABRA- WARNING SIVES WHEN CLEANING HARDWARE. Gelcoat and fiberglass resin are Inspect all hardware and fittings to make sure flammable; work in well-ventilated they are secure. All screws, bolts, clamps, area free from any fire hazard. cleats, etc., must be tight.

  • Page 109: Interior Fabrics

    INTERIOR FABRICS To keep exterior seat cushion foam from getting wet, we recommend that the cushions be Treat the fabric upholstery the same as home removed and properly stored when not in use fabric upholster y. Vacuum and shampoo to unless the boat is fitted with a full length cover.
  • Page 110 Nautical Glossary – 14 Abaft Toward the stern. Yes, while aboard a boat or ship. Means “I understand.” Abeam Amidships, at a right angle to the keel. Bail (Bale) To remove water from a boat by pump or Aboard bailer. On, in, or into a boat.
  • Page 111 Breakwater Coaming A structure, usually stone or concrete,built A raised edge, as around par t or all of a to create a harbor or improve an existing cockpit, that prevents seawater from enter- one. ing the boat. Bulkhead Coast Guard Vertical partition in a boat.
  • Page 112 Dock Freeboard An enclosed or nearly enclosed water area; The vertical distance measured on a boat’s all the port installations; a place where ves- side from the waterline to the gunwale. sels can moor, as a pier, wharf, or floating dock.
  • Page 113 Inland Rules Rules of the road that apply to vessel opera- Length over all; the maximum length of a tion in harbors and certain rivers, lakes, and vessel’s hull, excluding projecting spars or inland waterways. rudder. Intracoastal Waterways Locker ICW: bays, rivers and canals along the A storage place, a closet.
  • Page 114 Privileged Vessel A long, wooden instrument with a flat blade Former term for the vessel with the right-of- at one end, used for propelling a boat. way. Outboard Propeller (1) A propulsion unit for boats, attached at Wheel or screw. Mechanism that pushes the transom;...
  • Page 115 Stand-On Vessel Vessel The vessel with the right-of-way. Ever y kind of watercraft, other than a sea- plane on the water, capable of being used as a Starboard means of transportation on water. The right side of a boat when you are facing the bow.

  • Page 116: Trailering

    Trailering – 13 WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Improper towing can result in personal injur y and equipment damage. Familiarize yourself with proper towing procedures before taking If your towing vehicle is equipped with a weight your boat out on the road. distribution hitch, it must be capable of han- dling the GVWR.

  • Page 117: Safety Chains

    TRAILERING GUIDELINES The trailer hitch coupler must match the size of the hitch ball. The correct ball diameter is marked on the trailer coupler. 1. Be sure that the rollers or bunks displace a large amount of hull sur face and the boat SAFETY CHAINS and equipment distribute evenly on the trailer.

  • Page 118: Backing A Trailer

    BACKING TO RIGHT FOLLOWING THRU TURN BACKING TO LEFT FIGURE 13.3 BACKING A TRAILER por ts for tightness. Check wheel bearings 2. Removing any trailering tie-downs from the frequently for sufficient grease. boat. 8. Check local and state laws for any addi- 3.

  • Page 119: Loading Your Boat On The Trailer

    5. When the boat’s transom is in several • Turn off the engine. inches of water: • Set the parking brake. • STOP the towing vehicle. NOTE: If you have a bunk trailer, the trailer may • If you have a manual transmission, need to be more than several inches in the leave it in gear.

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