(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.
2.12 Control Systems Maintenance ..2-5 7.3 Tower (Dealer Installed) .....7-5 Fuel Systems ......3-1 3.1 General ..........3-1 3.2 Fuel System ........3-1 3.3 Diesel Generator Fuel System (Optional) ........3-3 3.4 Fueling Instructions ......3-3 3.5 Fuel System Maintenance ....3-4 OS 315...
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10.9 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure ......10-8 10.10 Collision ........10-9 10.11 Grounding, Towing and Rendering Assistance ........10-9 10.12 Flooding or Capsizing ....10-9 10.13 Transporting your Boat .... 10-10 10.14 Trailering your Boat ....10-10 OS 315...
Specifications Small Craft Owner's Manual Supplement OS 315 Boat Manufacturer/Model: Constructeur/Modèle du bateau: Modelo/Fabricante de la Embarcación: Boothersteller/Model: Costruttore/modello della barca: Fabricante/Modelo do Barco: Design Category: C-Inshore Propulsion Type: Tipo di propulsione: Categorie de conception: C- Antriebsart: Tipo de propulsión: à...
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Specifications Small Craft Owner's Manual Supplement OS 315 2.82 9.97 3.25 10.64 Kraftstofftankkapazität Fuel Tank Capacity (0.73kg/Liter): 1075.06 Liters Fuel Type: Gasoline Diesel (0,73 kg/Liter): 1075.06 Liter Oil Tank Capacity: Liters Kraftstoffart: Benzin Diesel Öltankkapazität: Oil Type: 10-40 Liter Ölsorte: Water Tank Capacity (1kg/Liter): 113.56...
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Specifications Small Craft Owner's Manual Supplement OS 315 Diesel 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 A) Serbatoio carburante...
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Specifications Small Craft Owner's Manual Supplement OS 315 Diesel 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 C) Öltank (n.z.)
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Specifications Working Deck Area OS315 11/21/2007 Working Deck Areas for occupation during normal operation of the boat OS 315...
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.
PURSUIT, engine manufacturers, and the warranty coverage to subsequent owners of suppliers of major components maintain PURSUIT models for the duration of the their own manufacturer's warranty and ser- original warranty period. Please refer to the vice facilities. It is important that you prop-...
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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- OS 315...
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 with twin 2-cycle or 4-cycle outboard to 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 OS 315...
The the engine, investigate the problem instrumentation is unique to the type of out- and correct it. board engines installed on your Pursuit. Your boat may not be equipped with all of the following gauges. Fuel Gauge...
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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. OS 315...
Each manufacturer of the control compo- nents provides an owner’s manual with its The helm on your Pursuit is designed for a product. It is important that you read, under- binnacle style control with a single gear shift stand and become familiar with the proper and a throttle lever for each engine;...
2.6 Engine Stop Switch WARNING Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop switch and lanyard. When the lanyard is LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE pulled away, it will shut off the engines.
DO NOT use the boat. Contact your Automatic Fire Extinguisher Display Unit Pursuit Dealer and have it repaired. 2.8 Steering System The steering system is hydraulic and made of two main components: the helm assembly and the hydraulic cylinder.
They also control starboard and port up and down movements. Bow up and bow down will con- trol the hull planning attitude, while port and starboard up and down provide control for the hull trim side to side. OS 315...
Periodic lubrication of all moving parts and connec- tions with light waterproof grease required. Control system adjustments may become necessary. If adjustments are necessary, see your Pursuit Dealer. Bow Thruster Control OS 315...
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Check steering operation and visually inspect for loose or missing hardware before operating the boat. If you suspect the steering system is damaged, see your Pursuit dealer. DO NOT operate the boat if you suspect the steering system is malfunctioning. WARNING...
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.
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The filter elements should be changed once a season. Fuel primers are also built into the top of each fuel filter. OS 315...
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.
3/4 full. Changes in temperature and 9. Install and tighten fuel cap. Do not to weather conditions can cause condensation in fuel tanks. Your Pursuit dealer or the overtighten. engine manufacturer can provide additional 10. Check the fuel compartment and information on fuel degrading and fuel stabi- below the deck for fuel odors.
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 AC electrical systems. The DC system starting, and house and electronics loads. draws current from onboard batteries. The...
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Section 4 Electrical System Main Distribution Panel (MDP) OS 315...
The elec- tronics and house batteries or the port and starboard batteries can be paralleled by switching to "combine batteries." It is not possible to parallel the engine batteries with the house and electronics batteries. OS 315...
Pressing the top of the rocker switch acti- vates the navigation lights. Pressing the bot- CO detectors are recommended in areas tom will activate the anchor light. where CO build-up is a possibility, especially in boats having confined areas; such as OS 315...
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Panel and retrieves the anchor. Refer to the Wind- lass in the Exterior Equipment. Activates the instrument and compass light- ing. Cockpit Panel Livewell Activates the livewell circulating pump to supply water to the livewell. The pump is OS 315...
30 amp, 60 cycle system. Models with The macerator switch can only be activated CE designation; operate on a 230-volt, 16 when the key switch is fully turned. Refer to amp, 50 cycle system. Head Compartment of the Interior Equip- ment. OS 315...
Refer to the air This breaker is very sensitive. The resulting conditioner manual for additional informa- power surge that occurs when connecting tion. the dockside cord may cause the main breaker to trip. To avoid this surge, turn the OS 315...
Turn the AC main breaker to "OFF" position. let and replace the outlet caps. Disconnect If the dockside outlet includes a disconnect the cable from the boat, close inlet cap and switch, turn it to "OFF." stow cable. OS 315...
Electrical System Section 4 4.8 Generator (Optional) CAUTION If your Pursuit boat is equipped with an DO NOT start generator with selector optional diesel generator, this generator is switch in the "GENERATOR" position. not equipped with a DC charging system.
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Spraying receptacles and electrical to ensure proper operation. connections with electrical contact cleaner or a metal and electrical protector will help reduce corrosion and improve elec- trical continuity. 4-10 OS 315...
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AC alternator. Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your generator owner’s manual, follow them exactly. OS 315 4-11...
When properly primed and activated, the cleaned regularly and the sump is inspected water system will operate like the water sys- regularly to remove any accumulated debris. tem in a home. An automatic pressure sen- sor keeps the system pressurized. If the OS 315...
CAUTION DO NOT change or modify the shore water inlet connector without contact- ing Pursuit Customer Relations or Washdown Hose Connector (Typical) your dealer. Use of the wrong type or a modification can damage the fresh water system.
Some drain thru-hull fittings are equipped excess water in the bilge. Test the bilge with ball valves that are always open under pump at regular intervals. Debris can also normal operating conditions. In the event of OS 315...
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Damage to the pump will occur. Exterior Drains The aft bilge pump system consists of two Your Pursuit boat has two scupper drains pumps and an automatic float switch. The located in the rear of the cockpit. Water is...
Add a commercially available potable The rope locker drains overboard through a water conditioner to the water tank to special drain fitting located in the hull side at keep it fresh. the bottom of the rope locker. Inspect the OS 315...
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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. The fresh and raw water systems must be winterized properly before storage. Refer to Winterizing. OS 315...
Damage from anchor bouncing Anchor/Rope Locker in the locker is not covered by the Pursuit warranty. The anchor locker at the bow of the boat can be accessed through the deck hatch. The locker is recessed for a Danforth® type anchor. OS 315...
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Windshield MOVING PARTS OR ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Contact with moving parts can entan- Your Pursuit boat is equipped with a one- gle, cut, resulting in loss of body piece vented fiberglass windshield with parts, strangulation and/or severe tinted glass. The glazing can be replaced, loss of blood, causing serious injury similar to replacing automotive windshields.
WARNING Swim Platform UNSAFE BOAT HAZARD Failure to close and secure transom Your Pursuit boat is equipped with an inte- door/gate while underway can expose gral swim platform. A foldaway boarding lad- passengers to rotating propellers, der is located under the hatch on the swim throw them overboard or swamp the platform.
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Damage to the engine cowlings, stern intend to add equipment or make modifica- seat and transom door can occur if tions to the hardtop, contact Pursuit Cus- the stern seat is not opened properly. tomer Relations to make sure the equipment...
Damage resulting from installation of a tower is not covered by the Pursuit Limited Warranty. Also, equipping a boat with a tower may require lower pitched propellers to compensate for the wind resistance and weight of the tower.
Remove the wall panels to access the head holding tank system and diesel fuel tank. The battery charger, battery isolator, stereo amplifier, windshield washer solenoid, relay OS 315...
AC breaker panel on forward bilge area, activate macerator and remove stove cover. Refer to the stove switch until tank is empty. Release the owner’s manual for additional operating and OS 315...
PAL tuner has its own remote. Using the TV remote control, select the A/V input from the menu and use the PAL tuner remote control to change the channel. Use the TV remote control to select the DVD player from the menu. OS 315...
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A red light on the antenna indicates the antenna is selected and activated. TV Cable Inlet (Optional) The TV cable inlet is mounted next to the shore power inlet. It allows the boat to be connected to shore-side cable television ser- vice. OS 315...
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- OS 315...
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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- OS 315...
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CO from drive fumes away from the occupants. 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 OS 315...
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 OS 315...
DO NOT allow passengers to sit on the seat • 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 OS 315 10-1...
When two motor boats are crossing, the boat on the right has the right of way and should maintain its course and speed. The other vessel should slow down and permit it to pass. Both boats should sound appropri- ate signals. 10-2 OS 315...
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 OS 315...
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For more instructions on safety, equipment and boat handling, enroll in one of the sev- eral free boating courses offered. For infor- mation on the courses offered in your area, call the “Boating Safety Hotline,” 800-368- 5647. OS 315 10-5...
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 OS 315...
The mooring cleats or bow/stern eyes on ate on one engine. Do not to apply too much Pursuit boats are not designed or intended power to the running engine. When running to be used for towing or lifting. These cleats...
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 OS 315...
Boats stored in saltwater will require anodes extended periods, protect it from marine to be replaced at least every 6 months to growth by applying an antifouling paint. one year. Anodes requiring replacement Because of variations in water temperature, OS 315 11-1...
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This condition will be more apparent with dark colors, which require more frequent maintenance. A heavier buff- 11-2 OS 315...
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The anodized aluminum used on your hardware. Clean and wax chrome prior to Pursuit was coated with a metal protector extended storage. In saltwater or other called Aluma Guard at the factory. Aluma harsh environments, clean and wax more Guard is a nonabrasive marine metal protec- often.
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DO NOT use the following on acrylic plastic: phase separation from the use of alcohol blended fuels. • Abrasive cleaners • Acetone Contact your Pursuit dealer or engine manu- • Solvents facturer for additional information regarding • Alcohol fuels and additives.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in the generator owner’s manual; 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 OS 315...
DO NOT attempt adjusted so they are not putting pressure to lift boat with a substantial amount of water on lifting strakes and are providing in the bilge. enough support for the hull. Hull damage OS 315 12-1...
Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance 12.2 Winterizing resulting from improper cradle or trailer support is not covered by the Pursuit warranty. Fresh Water System Preparing The Boat For Storage: The entire fresh water system must be com- pletely drained. Disconnect all hoses, check •...
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Makes sure all drain holes in the legs are tank and macerator discharge pump must open and legs are completely free of water. be pumped dry and one gallon of potable Remove the canvas and thoroughly clean water antifreeze poured into the tank OS 315 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 OS 315...
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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. OS 315 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. OS 315...
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: A soft object of rubber or plastic or lid to allow for access down into a com- used to protect the topsides from scarring partment of a boat. and rubbing against a dock or another ves- Head sel. : A toilet on a boat. OS 315...
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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. OS 315...
: The vertical portion of the hull at the bow. Rope Locker : 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. OS 315...
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Trough : 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. OS 315...
Inspect & protect electrical compo- nents, wire & 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 OS 315...
Boat is overloaded. Reduce load. RPM. • 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. OS 315...
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The onboard computer has sensed a problem and has limited the 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. OS 315...
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Replace the fuse. 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. OS 315...
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