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Bayliner 245 Cruiser Owner's Manual Supplement

Bayliner 245 Cruiser Owner's Manual Supplement

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  • Page 3: Engine Serial Number

    This document discloses subject matter in which Bayliner has proprietary rights. The information and design disclosed herein were originated by and are the prop- erty of Bayliner. Neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right to reproduce, copy, alter or disclose the document or any part thereof, any information contained therein, or to construct boats or any item from it, except by written permission from or written agreement with Bayliner.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 1 Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 25 Dimensions and Tank Capacities 1 Steering 25 Dealer Service 1 Shift/Throttle Controls 25 Warranty Information 1 Power Trim & Tilt 25 Boating Experience 2 Trim Tabs 25 Qualified Maintenance 2 Gauges 26 Cleaning the Gauges 26 Special Care for Moored Boats 2...
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Deck Equipment 38 Chapter 10: Electrical System 46 Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 38 12-Volt DC System 47 Batteries 47 Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures 38 Battery Switch (If Equipped with One Battery) 47 Installing the Bimini Top & Enclosure Curtains 39 Battery Switch (If Equipped with Two Batteries) 48 Canvas Care 40 Battery Switch Positions 48...
  • Page 6 Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan- gerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read all warnings carefully and fol- low all safety instructions.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard

    • Bayliner offers a Limited Warranty on each new Bayliner purchased through an authorized Bayliner dealer. • A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet. • If you did not get a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Bayliner dealer or call 360-435-8957 for a copy.

  • Page 8: Boating Experience

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Boating Experience WARNING! CONTROL HAZARD! An experienced operator MUST be in control of your boat at ALL times. Do NOT operate your boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  • Page 9: Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature NOTICE BEFORE starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual. NOTICE BEFORE using the accessories on your boat, read the accessory manuals.

  • Page 10: Safety Standards

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your boat NOT designed for such use. • Sitting on seat-backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gun- wale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and WILL cause personal injury or death.

  • Page 11: Boat Lifting

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Boat Lifting WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death. • ALWAYS secure the forward lifting sling to the aft lifting sling BEFORE lifting. This will reduce the risk of sling slippage.

  • Page 12: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.

  • Page 13: Where & How Co Can Accumulate

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Where & How CO Can Accumulate Stationary conditions that increase CO accumulations include: Using engine, generator, or other fuel burning device Mooring too close to another boat that is using its when boat is moored in a confined space.

  • Page 14: How To Protect Yourself & Others From Co

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO • Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat (see previous page). • Stay away from the transom while the vessel is idling or underway – The transom is where carbon monoxide col- lects while idling or underway.

  • Page 15: Co Monitor

    • Replace your CO monitor by the "REPLACE BY DATE" printed on the monitor. • If no "REPLACE BY DATE" can be found, immediately replace the unit. • Replacement CO monitors can be purchased from your local Bayliner dealer. More Information...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2: Locations

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views...

  • Page 17: Deck Views

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Deck Views...

  • Page 18: Helm

    Chapter 2: Locations 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Helm NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUT SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUT MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS.

  • Page 19: Component Locations

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Component Locations 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets (2 Total): • One is located at the forward end of the galley assembly. • One is located at the helm. 12- Volt DC Push-to-Reset Circuit Breakers: Located at the helm, under the dash.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Locations 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Battery or Batteries: Located on the port side of the engine room. Battery Charger (If Equipped): Located on the port side of the engine room, on the forward wall. Battery Switches: Located in the storage hatch under the helm seat.
  • Page 21 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Bilge Pumps (2 Total): • The aft bilge pump is located in the engine room bilge. • If your cabin entry steps are removeable; access to the for- ward bilge pump is through the hatch in the bottom step.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Locations 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement CO Monitor: Located on the starboard side of the cabin, on the aft wall. Depth Sounder Tranducer: Located in the engine room bilge. Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting: Located on the starboard aft deck.
  • Page 23 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Pump: Located above the tran- som, on the port side of the engine room. Freshwater Pump Switch: Located at the forward end of the galley. Freshwater Tank: Located on the star- board side of the engine room.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Locations 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fuel Fill Deck Fitting: Located on the starboard aft corner of the deck. Fuel Tank: Access to the fuel tank fittings is in the forward area of the engine room bilge.
  • Page 25 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Marine Head Seawater Pickup Valve: • If your cabin entry steps are removeable; access to the marine head seawater pickup valve is through the hatch in the bottom step. • If your cabin entry steps are not remove- able;...
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Locations 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Marine Head Waste Pump-out Deck Fitting (If Equipped): Located on the starboard aft corner of the deck. Navigation Lights: • The red and green bow lights are located on the forward deck.
  • Page 27 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Transom Shower (If Equipped): Located on the port side of the cockpit. Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: Located on the aft wall in the engine room.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine NOTICE Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engine. While the topics listed below may be included in this supplement and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects: •...

  • Page 29: Fuel System

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel System WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION, and OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • Thoroughly inspect the fuel system for leaks every time you take on fuel. • Fueling instructions are provided in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, and fuel recom- mendations are provided in the engine operation manual.

  • Page 30: Fuel Fill & Vent

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fuel Fill & Vent • The fuel fill deck fitting is marked "GAS". • If you have problems filling the fuel tank, see if the fuel fill hose or fuel tank vent hose is kinked or collapsed.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering • Your boat features a power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. • For information about the power-assist fluid reservoir, refer to the engine operation and maintenance manual. • Boat steering is not self-centering.

  • Page 32: Gauges

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Gauges Cleaning the Gauges CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels. • Use of other cleaners, including common window cleaning solutions, may cause the lenses to crack.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Plumbing

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Bilge Pumps NOTICE Discharge of oil, oil waste, or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are sub- ject to legal action by the local authorities. • Your boat has two bilge pumps for pumping water out of the bilge.

  • Page 34: Bilge Pump Testing

    Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pump is vital to the safety of your boat. • Test the bilge pump often. 1. Turn On the bilge pump switch at the helm.

  • Page 35: Seawater Systems

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Seawater Systems Seacocks WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seacock(s) when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time. • If a seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and the engine, and even sink your boat.

  • Page 36: Freshwater System

    Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Freshwater System WARNING! • ONLY use safe drinking (potable) water in your boat’s freshwater system. • ONLY use FDA approved "drinking water safe" hoses when filling the freshwater tank. • NEVER use common garden hoses for drinking water.

  • Page 37: Freshwater System Winterization

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization 1. Turn On the freshwater pump switch. 2. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the freshwater system drain completely. 3. Turn Off the freshwater pump switch.

  • Page 38: Water Heater (If Equipped)

    Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Water Heater (If Equipped) WARNING! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can be hot enough to scald the skin. CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 39: Winterizing The Water Heater

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Winterizing the Water Heater CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel while the water heater tank is empty. • Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements.

  • Page 40: Preparing The Water Heater For Use After Winterizing

    Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Winterizing CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Fill the water heater tank BEFORE turning On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110- volt AC master panel.

  • Page 41: Drain Systems

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is gravity drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Sink Drains The sinks are above the waterline and are gravity drained overboard.

  • Page 42: Portable Toilet (If Equipped)

    Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Portable Toilet (If Equipped) NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. Read the manufacturer’s operating instructions before using the portable toilet. Marine Head & Holding Tank (If Equipped)

  • Page 43: Air Conditioner (If Equipped)

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Air Conditioner (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into your boat through the air conditioning system. • Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section in Chapter 1 of this supplement.

  • Page 44: Chapter 6: Deck Equipment

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Deck Equipment Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your boat using the bow/stern eyes or the cleats. Read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual before: •...

  • Page 45: Installing The Bimini Top & Enclosure Curtains

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Deck Equipment Installing the Bimini Top & Enclosure Curtains 1. Slide the wind- shield hinges (A) of the main bow (B) onto the wind- shield frame and secure with the pins. 2. Slide the eye ends...

  • Page 46: Canvas Care

    Chapter 6: Deck Equipment 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Canvas Care (see also ‘Clear Vinyl Care’ on next page) • After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the canvas with cold freshwater. • Before stowing, let the canvas air-dry completely.

  • Page 47: Clear Vinyl Care

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Deck Equipment Clear Vinyl Care CAUTION • NEVER store the clear vinyl pieces wet, as this will cause a milky film to develop. • NEVER fold or crease the clear vinyl pieces as cracking will occur.

  • Page 48: Chapter 7: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Appliances & Entertainment Systems NOTICE ALWAYS keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. • All appliances and entertainment systems have their own instruction sheets and/or manuals that contain detailed information and important safeguards.

  • Page 49: Refrigerator (If Equipped)

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Refrigerator (If Equipped) The refrigerator runs on 12-volt DC power unless 110-volt AC power is being supplied by shore power and the refrigerator’s 110-volt AC master panel circuit breaker is On.

  • Page 50: Chapter 8: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Dinette To V-Berth Conversion The dinette table can be removed and the dinette area can be converted into a berth. 1. Remove the table (A) and the table leg (B).

  • Page 51: Chapter 9: Lights

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Lights Care & Maintenance Although all lights installed on your boat are of top quality, they will occassionally fail. Always carry spare bulbs of the correct size and wattage, but before replacing non functioning lights, check for other common causes, such as: •...

  • Page 52: Chapter 10: Electrical System

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD! • NEVER install non-ignition protected switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartment. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Marine electrical, ignition, and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and laws that minimize the risks of fire and explosion.

  • Page 53: 12-Volt Dc System

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 12-Volt DC System Batteries • The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-volt accessories and engine starting. • The Electrical section in Chapter 8 of the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual provides battery care and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 54: Battery Switch (If Equipped With Two Batteries)

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Battery Switch (If Equipped with Two Batteries) CAUTION SHOCK and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! When the engine is running, NEVER turn Off the battery switch or disconnect the bat- tery cables. Doing either could cause damage to your boat’s engine and/or electrical system components.

  • Page 55: Fuses & Circuit Breakers

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System Fuses & Circuit Breakers • Circuit breakers for the engine and main accessory power are on the 12-volt DC push-to-reset circuit breaker panel and on the battery switch panel. • See the Component Locations section in Chapter 2 for the locations of the battery switch panel and the 12-volt DC push-to-reset circuit breakers.

  • Page 56: 110-Volt Ac System (If Equipped)

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 110-Volt AC System (If Equipped) CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 57: Shore Power

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION and SHOCK HAZARD! • Use ONLY compatible shore power connectors and NEVER alter the connectors. • Turn Off ALL breakers and switches on the 110-volt AC master panel BEFORE plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord.

  • Page 58: Connecting To Shore Power

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Connecting to Shore Power WARNING! SHOCK and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Monitor the polarity indicator lights EVERY TIME you connect to shore power. • If a reversed polarity light turns On when you connect to shore power, do NOT turn On the main breaker switches.

  • Page 59: Electrical Routings

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System Electrical Routings Deck 12-Volt Electrical Harness Hull 12-Volt Electrical Harness...

  • Page 60: 120-Volt Ac System (If Equipped)

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 120-Volt AC System (If Equipped)

  • Page 61: Important Records

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Important Records Selling Dealer Key Numbers Name Of Dealership Ignition Other Address Electronics Phone/FAX/E-mail Manufacturer Model Name/Number Sales Manager Serial Number Service Manager Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number...

  • Page 62: Float Plan

    245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Float Plan Before going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled.
  • Page 63 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Float Plan Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Marine Radio (Yes/No) Type Frequencies Departing From Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (Yes/No) Departure Date Departure Time Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Stopover 1 Water (Yes/No)
  • Page 64 Owner’s Notes...
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  • Page 68 Part Number 2016133 (r1) Bayliner • 17825 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • 360-435-5571...

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