Maverick Boat Company Pathfinder 2300 HPS 2012 Owner's Manual

Maverick Boat Company Pathfinder 2300 HPS 2012 Owner's Manual

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Dear New Boat Owner,
Welcome to the Pathfinder Family!
Thank you for choosing a Pathfinder boat to transport you to
your angling dreams. We believe the Pathfinder 2300 HPS is the
best all-purpose boat on the market, and we're sure that you'll be
completely satisfied with the unmatched performance, quality and
fishability of your new boat.
We value your input, not just at the time of the sale, but
throughout the entire boat ownership period, and we've taken
steps to allow you to share that information. Over the next year or
so, you will receive at least two questionnaires to fill out and return.
Be sure to visit our website
information on company events like our Owner's Tournaments and
Corporate Calendar. You'll find a wealth of information on our
Forum, where you can ask questions, get answers and join other
Pathfinder owners to discuss all applications of your boat. We're
proud to have you as a member of the Pathfinder family!
Tight lines and screaming drags!
D. Scott Deal
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  • Page 1 Welcome to the Pathfinder Family! Thank you for choosing a Pathfinder boat to transport you to your angling dreams. We believe the Pathfinder 2300 HPS is the best all-purpose boat on the market, and we’re sure that you’ll be completely satisfied with the unmatched performance, quality and fishability of your new boat.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ! T A B L E O F C O NT E NT S Yamaha Engine Break-In Periods........4 Optional Rear Seating with Backrest......24 Engine Stop Switch..............4 Optional Dual Battery System........25 Fuel / Water Separators............5 Optional Salt Water Washdown........26 Garboard Drain Plug............6...
  • Page 3 M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ! M A I NT E NA NC E A ND C L E A NI NG Maintenance Pathfinder Boats advises owners that maintenance and repairs should be performed at an authorized Pathfinder dealer. The following information is general in nature and should not be considered a repair manual or guidelines set forth by Maverick Boat Company.
  • Page 4: Engine Stop Switch

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ! ENGIN E B R E A K -IN P E RI OD Engine Break-In Period New engines require a period of break-in to allow the surfaces of the moving parts to mate evenly. Different engines require different break-in periods and methods.
  • Page 5: Garboard Drain Plug

    12 of this Owner’s Manual for information on your boats bilge system. Fuel-Water Separator Each Pathfinder 2300 HPS is equipped with a fuel water separator to ensure maximum performance and protect the outboard engine from contaminated gasoline. The fuel separator...
  • Page 6: Switch Panel

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ! SW I T CH AND I NST R UM ENT PANEL Switch Panel The dual activation switches are set in a standard grid, these switches can be flipped either up or down to control different accessories.
  • Page 7: Boat Layout

    B O A T L A Y O U T 2300 HPS Boat Layout Your Pathfinder 2300 HPS is designed to create the maximum amount of storage capacity without affecting fishing ability. Livewells, gasketed and guttered storage compartments and lockers are built to protect your gear from the elements.
  • Page 8: Backing Plates

    The diagram below shows all the screw-retention backing plates (trolling motor, T-Top, Leaning Post) originally placed in the deck of a Pathfinder 2300 HPS during the construction process. M a v e r i c k B o a t C o m p a n y , I n c .
  • Page 9 To top it off, it’s lockable. The Leaning Post The leaning post comes standard with the Pathfinder 2300 HPS and includes a folding footrest, four rodholders, two drink holders, cushions. A storage tray is located beneath the cushion.
  • Page 10: Cockpit Courtesy Lights

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ! COCKPIT COURTESY LIGHTS Cockpit Courtesy Lights The cockpit comes equipped with four L.E.D. courtesy lights installed at the factory. On the switch panel located to the left of the steering helm, the second switch to the right operates the cockpit courtesy lights.
  • Page 11: Trolling Motor

    Trolling Motor Your Pathfinder 2300 HPS comes standard with a 24V trolling motor wiring system. A trolling motor mounting plate was built into the bow of your Pathfinder during the manufacturing process. All trolling motors should be attached by drilling through the mounting plate with a 13/64”...
  • Page 12 M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ! SYST EM S Ball Valves Ball valves can be used to serve several purposes. They allow seawater to enter the boat, in the case of livewells, and they also act as a safeguard to stop water from entering.
  • Page 13 Bilge The bilge of your Pathfinder 2300 HPS should always be checked after launch. A small amount of water in the bilge is normal for this area of the boat. Large amounts of water or any signs of fuel or oil require immediate attention. Never pump fuel or oil overboard while your boat is in the water.
  • Page 14: Props

    PR OPS Props Prop selection on your Pathfinder 2300 HPS is determined by your local Pathfinder dealer but based on recommendations made by Pathfinder Boat Company and Yamaha Marine to give your boat the maximum overall performance. Different prop designs may improve performance or can be tailored to enhance specifics of boat and motor performance.
  • Page 15: Fuel System

    FUEL SYSTEM Your Pathfinder 2300 HPS comes with a 60-gallon aluminum fuel cell stationed midship between the stringers just below and in front of the console. The fuel fill receptacle is on the port gunwale forward of the console. There's also a recessed fuel overflow vent on the port side of the boat just below the fuel receptacle.
  • Page 16: Self Bailing Cockpit

    SEL F -B AI L I NG COCKPI T & L I VEW EL L SYST EM Self Bailing Cockpit The cockpit on your Pathfinder 2300 HPS is designed to be self-bailing, so that all water that comes into the cockpit can immediately flush out the back of the boat. This avoids holding standing water and allows the boat to drain at all times, including while docked.
  • Page 17 W I R I NG Wiring A wiring diagram of your Pathfinder 2300 HPS has been included to help troubleshoot any electrical problems or add additional electronics or electrical connections. We recommend you use a trained marine electrician for all electrical issues.
  • Page 18: Trim Tabs

    Trim Tabs Trim tabs are a standard item on the Pathfinder 2300 HPS. We use external 9 X 12-inch Lenco electric trim tabs which can enhance the boat’s performance. Because the tabs are electric, there is no hydraulic trim tab pump, thus eliminating the possibility for fluid leaks as with other trim tab manufacturers.
  • Page 19: Option

    Power Poles Power Poles come as an option with the Pathfinder 2300 HPS and give the boat operator the ability to quickly and quietly stop the boat while in shallow water. Whether you want to enjoy a view, or if you’ve stumbled upon a group of tailing redfish the power pole will stop the boat quickly and easily.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    M o d e l Y e a r 2 0 1 2 ! Warranty Your relationship with your local Pathfinder dealer should never end with the delivery of your new boat. Your local Pathfinder dealership is where you will take your boat for service and repair, as well as to address any warranty issues.

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