(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 Specifications Specifications 2/26/2013 Boat Manufacturer/Model: SC 365i Costruttore/modello della barca: SC 365i Boothersteller/Model: SC 365i Modelo/Fabricante de la Embarcación: SC 365i Constructeur/Modèle du bateau: SC 365i Fabricante/Modelo do Barco: SC 365i Design Category: B-Offshore Propulsion Type: Tipo di propulsione:...
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Número y Tipo de Extintores de Incendios: Número e Tipo de Extintores de Incêndio: (4) A,B,C (4) A,B,C Número y Tipo de Detedtores de Humos: Número e Tipo de Detectores de Fumo: N/A = no aplicable N/A = Não Aplicàvel SC 365i...
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Specifications Specifications 2/26/2013 Model: SC 365i I /J /K 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 Specifications 2/26/2013 Model: SC 365i I /J /K 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.)
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 ranty 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. To take advantage vice facilities. It is important that you prop-...
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- SC 365i...
NOTICE 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 4-cycle outboard engines. 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 SC 365i...
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. SC 365i...
A strap holds the helm in the open position. To The helm on your Pursuit is designed for a secure the helm in place, close the helm and binnacle style control with a single gear shift secure the two latches.
• Pause in neutral before shifting properly, DO NOT use the boat. Con- from FORWARD to REVERSE, or tact your Pursuit Dealer and have it REVERSE to NEUTRAL. repaired. A neutral safety switch not • DO NOT shift into reverse while the operating properly can allow the boat boat is traveling forward at speed.
2.6 Engine Stop Switch Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop switch and lanyard located on the helm. For additional protection the engine well access door is also equipped with an engine stop switch.
Refer to the steer- lever located in the base of the helm and ing manufacturer owner’s manual for spe- lock into position. DO NOT adjust when the cific information on the steering system. boat is underway. SC 365i...
Trim tabs are installed and before operating the boat. more sensitive at higher speeds. Adjust for this and be prepared to slow down if difficul- ties arise. SC 365i...
If you suspect the steering system is damaged, see your Pursuit dealer. DO NOT operate CAUTION the boat if you suspect the steering system is malfunctioning.
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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. SC 365i...
DANGER 3.1 General FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD Fuel and their vapors are highly explo- The fuel system of your Pursuit boat is sive when exposed to open flame or designed to meet the requirements of the spark, resulting in death or serious U.S.
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If the cap is lost or dam- aged replace only with original equipment. The fuel system on your Pursuit boat has a During refueling the tank vents out at both single fuel tank and two manual “ON/OFF”...
Old, degraded gasoline can affect engine related to use of alcohol-blended performance and damage the engine and fuels, is not covered by the Pursuit boat fuel system. Chemical changes occur Limited Warranty. Refer to the engine as gasoline ages, reducing octane and can...
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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 AC electrical systems. The DC system starting, and house and electronics loads. draws current from onboard batteries. The There are 5 batteries;...
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Section 4 Electrical System Main Distribution Panel (MDP) SC 365i...
"combine batteries." It is not possible to parallel the engine batteries with the house and electronics batteries. Make sure the electronics and house and the engines battery switches are in the "ON" SC 365i...
CO detectors are recommended in areas vates the navigation lights. Pressing the bot- where CO build-up is a possibility, especially tom will activate the anchor light. in boats having confined areas; such as sleeping quarters, galleys and head com- partments. SC 365i...
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This is open and reserved for additional accessories. DO NOT exceed 10 amps. Washer Activates the windshield washer. The fresh water system must be on to operate the washer. Port Wiper or Stbd Wiper Activates the respective wiper. SC 365i...
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Cabin Panel ment. The Electric Table switch on this panel raises and lowers the V-berth table. WARNING To prevent serious injury or property damage, clear obstructions around the table before operating the switch to raise or lower the table. SC 365i...
The AC system is fed by the shore power or and the breakers that protect the accesso- by the generator. Your boat is equipped with ries: an isolation transformer. The isolation trans- former maintains correct AC polarity regard- SC 365i...
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Refer to the air conditioner Supplies electrical current to the cockpit grill. owner’s manual for additional information. This breaker should ONLY be on when the grill is being used. See the grill manual for more information. SC 365i...
Chang- ing the battery specification will require reca- libration of the battery chargers. The battery chargers are located under the mid berth settee. SC 365i...
Keep chil- dren away from any electrical cables or equipment and use grounded appli- ances onboard only. Your Pursuit is equipped with a diesel gener- ator. The generator is equipped with an automated start-up sequence to prevent...
Use exact replacement light bulb; a have stabilized. Then turn the breaker to the different bulb can cause fixture to "ON" position. overheat, melt or short circuit. SC 365i 4-11...
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DO NOT smoke or bring a flame near battery storage area. If ignited by a spark or flame, gas may explode violently, causing spraying of battery acid or fragmentation of the battery. 4-12 SC 365i...
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AC alternator. Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your generator owner’s manual, follow them exactly. SC 365i 4-13...
It is essential that the tem in a home. An automatic pressure sen- shower drain strainer is cleaned regularly sor keeps the system pressurized. If the SC 365i...
It may be necessary to ing Pursuit Customer Relations or re-prime the raw water system if the system your dealer. Use of the wrong type or is not used for an extended period.
"Plumbing" for more information. When the boat is out of the water, the bilge Automatic Bilge Pump Switch can be drained by a thru-hull drain located in the transom, near the bottom of the hull. It is SC 365i...
• Remove the lid on the shower sump assembly located under the mid-berth, Your Pursuit has two scupper drains located clean debris from the sump and flush in the rear of the cockpit. The drain rails for with clean water, activate the float switch...
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Also, drains and lead to pump failure. pumps must be properly winterized before winter lay-up. The fresh and raw water systems must be winterized properly before storage. Refer to Winterizing. SC 365i...
6.2 Carbon Monoxide and Proper Ventilation Read "Carbon Monoxide" in the Safety Sec- tion. It contains important information on car- bon monoxide and the carbon monoxide detector. SC 365i...
Secure anchor line to a cleat or underway. chain snubber before operating your boat. Windlass The windlass is located under the forward deck hatch above the rope locker. The anchor is stored on the anchor roller and is SC 365i...
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Windshield released while underway. Boats at anchor in high swell conditions will The SC 365i is equipped with a laminated, snub on the anchor line. This can cause slip- safety glass windshield. The laminated glass page or apply excessive loads to the wind- will eliminate the spots and distortion that is lass.
Swim Platform is in motion. DO NOT leave the transom door unlatched. Latch it in the full “OPEN” or Your Pursuit boat is equipped with an inte- full “CLOSED” position. gral swim platform. A foldaway boarding lad- der is located under the swim platform.
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The grill must be allowed to cool before the intend to add equipment or make modifica- cover is shut to avoid damage to the gel tions to the hardtop, contact Pursuit Cus- coated surfaces of the cover. Never clean tomer Relations to make sure the equipment...
Pursuit Limited Warranty. Also, equipping a boat with Sun Roof a tower may require lower pitched propellers to compensate for the wind The hardtop is equipped with a sunroof.
Close off the shower compart- holding tank and contains stored vacuum. ment by fully opening the bi-fold door and System vacuum is monitored by a vacuum secure in place with the right hand latch. switch, which is located on the vacuum gen- SC 365i...
Refer to the head owner’s manual for additional operating and mainte- After cooking, make sure the burner is off nance information. and allowed to cool before returning the cover. SC 365i...
The air conditioners are self-contained and sea water cooled. The cooling pump sup- plies sea water to the units, cools the con- densing unit and is discharged overboard. The pump is located in the machinery space. SC 365i...
Refer to the air condi- tioner owner’s manual for additional operat- The SC 365i comes equipped with Apple TV, ing and maintenance information. iCloud account and iPad. Refer to the TV and Apple owner's manuals for additional operating information.
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- SC 365i...
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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- SC 365i...
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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 SC 365i...
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...
❑ Food and Water vided with the beacon, so the beacon's ❑ Binoculars unique distress code can be used to quickly ❑ Sunglasses identify the boat and owner. ❑ Marine Hardware ❑ Extra Clothing ❑ Spare Parts SC 365i...
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 SC 365i 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 SC 365i...
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 SC 365i...
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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. SC 365i 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 SC 365i...
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 SC 365i...
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, SC 365i 11-1...
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This condition will be more apparent with dark colors, which 11-2 SC 365i...
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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 SC 365i...
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 SC 365i 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 SC 365i 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 SC 365i...
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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. SC 365i 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. SC 365i...
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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. SC 365i...
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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. SC 365i...
: 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. SC 365i...
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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. SC 365i...
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 SC 365i...
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. SC 365i...
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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. SC 365i...
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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. SC 365i...
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