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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.
• 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 receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Bayliner dealer or call 360-435-8957 for a copy.
• In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT. • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org Outside the United States, your Bayliner dealer, national sailing federation, or local boat club can advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors.
Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engine should reach, but not exceed its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied. Immediately contact your local Bayliner dealer if: • The engine cannot reach its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;...
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 • 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.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Special Care for Moored Boats NOTICE • To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the chance of gelcoat blistering while your boat is moored, apply an epoxy barrier coating. • The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint. •...
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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. • Reduce the risk of sling slippage by ALWAYS securing the lifting slings together BEFORE lifting.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 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.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Where and How CO Can Accumulate Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include: A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burn- B. Mooring too close to another boat that is ing device when boat is moored in a con- using its engine, generator, or other fuel fined space.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! CO Checklists Trip Checklist Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your boat. Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate. When docked, or rafted with another boat, be aware of exhaust emissions from the other boat.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement More Information For more information about how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on recreational boats and other ways to boat more safely, contact: United States Coast Guard National Marine Manufacturers American Boat &...
Chapter 2: Locations 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Component Locations 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet: Located at the helm. 12-Volt DC Circuit Breakers: • The 12-volt DC push-to-reset circuit breakers are located at the helm. 12-VOLT DC OUTLET 12-VOLT DC PUSH-TO- RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS •...
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285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Air Conditioner (If Equipped): Located in the aft port AIR CONDITIONER storage locker under the v-berth cushion. AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PANEL Air Conditioner Control Panel (If Equipped): Located on the aft end of the v-berth bunk. Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock (If Equipped): Located on the port aft side of...
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Chapter 2: Locations 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Battery Switch Panel: Located inside the transom storage locker on the port side. BATTERY SWITCH PANEL Bilge Pumps (2 Total): • The aft bilge pump is located in the engine room bilge, forward of the engine.
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285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations CO Monitors (2 Total): • One is located on the ceiling above the aft end of the dinette. CO MONITOR • One is located on the ceiling in the aft berth. CO MONITOR Depth Finder Transducer: Located in the engine room bilge, forward of the engine.
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Chapter 2: Locations 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Freshwater Pump: • Located under the entry steps. • Access by removing the bottom entry step riser hatch cover. FRESHWATER PUMP STEP RISER HATCH COVER Freshwater Pump Switch: Located at the forward end of the lower galley cabinet. FRESHWATER PUMP SWITCH Freshwater Tank:...
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285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting (marked WATER): Located on the starboard side of the deck, just for- ward of the ventilation louver. FRESHWATER FILL DECK FITTING Fuel Fill Deck Fitting (marked GAS): Located on the starboard aft corner of the deck.
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Chapter 2: Locations 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Holding Tank: Located on the star- board forward side of the engine room. HOLDING TANK Holding Tank Pump-out Deck Fit- ting (marked WASTE): Located on the starboard aft corner of the aft deck, next to the transom door.
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285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Marine Head (Electric) Seawater Intake Seacock: • Located in the bilge under the entry steps. • Access by removing the bottom entry step riser hatch cover. MARINE HEAD INTAKE SEACOCK STEP RISER HATCH COVER Shore Power Inlet(s) (If Equipped): Located on the port...
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Chapter 2: Locations 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Spotlight (If Equipped): Located on the bow. SPOTLIGHT Spotlight Control Panel (If Equipped): Located at the helm. SPOTLIGHT CONTROL PANEL Trim & Tilt Pump: Located in the port aft corner of the engine room. TRIM &...
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285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: Located in the port aft corner of the engine room. HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR Water Heater: Located on the port side of the engine room. WATER HEATER...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine Read the engine operation and maintenance manuals before starting or working on the engine. Bilge Blower System WARNING! FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD! Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engine: 1.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel System WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION, and OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling. •...
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 285 • 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. •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Quick Oil Drain System The quick oil drain hose was attached to the engine oil pan at the factory. However, some minor assembly is still needed before you can use this system. How to install the quick oil drain system: 1.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fire Suppression System (If Equipped) • The fire suppression system is designed to extinguish engine room fires. • Before using your boat for the first time, read the fire suppres- sion system’s instruc- tion and maintenance manual and follow all...
285 • 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. •...
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Trim Tabs • Before using the trim tabs, read the trim tabs’ owner’s manual. • The trim tabs TRANSOM are controlled by two rocker TRIM TAB SWITCHES switches at the helm. •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Read the manuals for all navigation & communication equipment before using these systems. Compass NOTICE • Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors. • Have a qualified technician calibrate your compass. •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: 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. AFT BILGE PUMP THRU-HULLS FORWARD BILGE PUMP &...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pumps are vital to the safety of your boat. • Test the bilge pumps often. 1. One at a time, turn On each bilge pump switch at the helm. 2.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Autofloat Switches • The autofloat switches turn the bilge pumps On when water rises above a preset level. • Test each autofloat switch often. Autofloat switch testing: AUTOFLOAT SWITCH 1. Lift the autofloat switch test but- TESTING ton to turn On the bilge pump.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: 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 battery and the engine, and even sink your boat.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 • 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. •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization 1. Turn Off the water heater breaker switch. NOTE: Tag or Mark the water heater breaker switch to prevent it from being turned On while the water heater tank is empty. 2.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Water Heater 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.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Gray Water Gravity Drains The sinks are above the waterline and are gravity drained overboard Shower Sump Pump System •...
Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Marine Head & Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. Manual Flush Head with Holding Tank WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seawater intake seacock when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Macerator (If Equipped) To use the macerator to pump waste directly over- board (where regulations permit): HOLDING TANK 1. Open the overboard dis- charge seacock. MACERATOR 2. Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats and Tow Eyes WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your boat using the bow and stern eyes or the cleats. Read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual before: •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Canvas CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! Take down and securely stow ALL canvas BEFORE transporting your boat by road. NOTICE Two people are needed for most of the tasks listed in this section. NOTICE BEFORE cleaning and/or stowing your canvas or vinyl, read the sections later in this chapter, Canvas Care and Vinyl Care.
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Vinyl Curtains (If Equipped) Forward Bimini Curtain NOTICE When taking down the forward bimini curtain, avoid socket/stud problems by using the follow- ing method to unfasten the curtain sockets from the studs on the windshield frame: •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 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. •...
Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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. •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. • The separate instruction sheets or manuals for all appliances and entertainment systems contain detailed instruc- tions and important safeguards. •...
Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Alcohol/Electric Stove DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • The alcohol stove is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • BEFORE using the alcohol stove, Open doors and windows to make sure there is enough fresh air for ventilation.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Dinette 1. Remove the seat back cushions (A) and seat bottom cushions (B). 2. Push in the spring loaded locking pin (C) and fold the table leg (D) under the dinette table top (E).
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Lights Care and Maintenance All of the lights installed on your boat are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may periodically occur for a variety of reasons: 1. There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse. 2.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Air Conditioning System (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 of Chapter 1 in this supplement. CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seawater intake seacock MUST be Opened BEFORE turning On...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 12: Electrical System DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife 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 regulations that minimize risks of fire and explosion.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 12: Electrical System 12-Volt DC System Batteries • The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-volt accessories, and engine starting. • The Electrical section of Chapter 8 in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual provides battery care and maintenance instructions.
Chapter 12: Electrical System 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet CAUTION Do NOT use the 12-volt DC accessory outlet with a cigarette or cigar lighter. High tempera- tures may melt the outlet. • The outlet can be used with any 12-volt device which draws 15-amps or less. •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 12: Electrical System 110-Volt AC System 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. •...
Chapter 12: Electrical System 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION and SHOCK HAZARD! • Do NOT alter the shore power connectors and use ONLY compatible connectors. • Turn Off ALL breakers and switches on the 110-volt AC master panel BEFORE plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 12: Electrical System • Single shore power 110-volt/60-hertz AC systems features one 110-volt/30-amp shore power receptacle. • If your boat has an air conditioning system, a second (dual) 110-volt/30-amp inlet has been installed. • Dual shore power inlets are labeled LINE 1 and LINE 2, which corresponds to the SHORE POWER 1 and SHORE POWER 2 master breakers on the 110-volt AC master panel.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Important Records Selling Dealer Electronics Name Of Dealership Manufacturer Model Name/Number Address Serial Number 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 Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number Serial Number Propeller...
285 • 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. Description of Boat Persons Onboard Registration/Documentation Number...
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285 • 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) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No) Arrive No Later Than: Date...
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