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Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

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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 28 Dealer Service Steering Warranty Information Shift/Throttle Controls Boating Experience Power Trim & Tilt Safety Standards Trim Tabs Qualified Maintenance Bow Thruster (If Equipped) Special Care for Moored Boats Gauges Cleaning the Gauges Engine &...
  • Page 5 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 45 Chapter 10: Electrical System 52 Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 12-Volt DC System Batteries Windlass (If Equipped) Battery Switch Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures Battery Switch Positions Canvas Care Fuses & Circuit Breakers Clear Vinyl Care 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets Alternator Chapter 8: Appliances &...
  • 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: Safety Standards

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Safety Standards D A N G E R ! FALLING & ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD!  NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your boat NOT designed for such use.

  • Page 9: Qualified Maintenance

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! WA R N I N G ! A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.

  • Page 10: Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature N O T I C E  BEFORE starting or working on your engine, read the engine manual.  BEFORE using the accessories on your boat, read the accessory manuals.

  • Page 11: Basic Boat Dimensions & Capacities

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Basic Boat Dimensions & Capacities (A) Overall Length ....28' 7" 8.71 m Dry Weight..... 7,867 lbs. 3,568 kg.

  • Page 12: Boat Lifting

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Boat Lifting WA R N I N G ! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!  Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 13: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Carbon Monoxide (CO) D A N G E R !  Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous.  ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust.

  • Page 14: Where & How Co Can Accumulate

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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 15: How To Protect Yourself & Others From Co

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 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 16: Co Monitors

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement CO Monitors N O T I C E  The stereo memory and CO monitors place a small, but constant drain on the battery.  Plug into shore power with the battery charger turned On whenever your boat will be unat- tended for an extended amount of time.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Locations

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

  • Page 18: Deck View

    Chapter 2: Locations 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Deck View SWIM PLATFORM BOARDING LADDER (IF NOT EQUIPPED WITH EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM...

  • Page 19: Helm

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

  • Page 20: Warning Labels

    Chapter 2: Locations 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Warning Labels Helm Area & Forward Deck...

  • Page 21: Cockpit & Aft Deck

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Cockpit & Aft Deck LOCATED ON UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE ACCESS HATCH LOCATED INSIDE TRANSOM STORAGE LOCKER...

  • Page 22: Interior Areas

    Chapter 2: Locations 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Interior Areas...

  • Page 23: Component Locations

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Component Locations 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets (3 Total):  One is located at the helm.  One is located in the galley, inside the cabinet above the stove.  One is located on...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Locations 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Bilge Pumps (2 Total):  The aft bilge pump is located in the engine room bilge.  The forward bilge pump is accessed by CABIN ENTRY STEPS TILTED UP first lifting the cabin...
  • Page 25 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting: Located on the starboard aft deck. Freshwater Pump: Located on the forward wall in the engine room. Freshwater Pump Switch: Located behind the galley faucet. Freshwater Tank: Access is through the forward bunk hatches located under the v-berth mattress.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Locations 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fuel Tank: Access to the fuel tank fittings is in the forward area of the engine room bilge. Gray Water Holding Tank (If Equipped): Located on the port side of the engine room.
  • Page 27 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Locations Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock (If Equipped): Located in the engine room. Macerator switches (If Equipped): Located in the side panel storage tub next to the helm seat. Shore Power Inlet(s) and Master Circuit Breaker(s): Located in the transom storage locker.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Locations 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Transom Shower (If Equipped): Located just aft of the transom gate. TRANSOM SHOWER Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: Located on the starboard side of the engine room, on the aft wall.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems C A U T I O N If improperly stowed, the cockpit dinette table could slide forward, making it impossible to open the engine hatch. To properly stow and secure the cockpit dinette table: 1.

  • Page 30: Engine

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Engine N O T I C E 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 31: Fuel System

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel System WA R N I N G ! FIRE, EXPLOSION, and OPEN FLAME HAZARD!  Thoroughly inspect the fuel system for leaks every time you take on fuel.

  • Page 32: Fuel Fill & Vent

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement DIESEL ENGINE & GENERATOR FUEL LINE ROUTING Fuel Fill & Vent  If you have problems filling the fuel tank, check the fuel fill hose and fuel tank vent hose for kinks or collapsed areas.

  • Page 33: Gas Engine Fuel Filters

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Gas Engine Fuel Filters  The fuel pickup tube, located inside the fuel tank, is equipped with a fine mesh screen filter.  If your boat features an MPI engine, there may be an in-line fuel filter on the fuel line.

  • Page 34: Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

    285 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 35: Gauges

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Gauges Cleaning the Gauges C A U T I O N PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!  Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels.

  • Page 36: Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Read the manuals for all navigation & communication equipment before using these systems. Depth Finder WA R N I N G !  Do NOT use the depth finder as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage or personal injury.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6: Plumbing

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pumps WA R N I N G ! FIRE and/or EXPLOSION HAZARD! NEVER use the bilge pumps to remove gasoline, oil, or other flammable liquids. N O T I C E Discharge of oil, oil waste, or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law.

  • Page 38: Bilge Pump Testing

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 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 39: Seawater Systems

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Systems Seacocks WA R N I N G ! 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 40: Freshwater System

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Freshwater System WA R N I N G !  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.

  • Page 41: Freshwater System Winterization

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: 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 42: Water Heater (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Water Heater (If Equipped) WA R N I N G ! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can be hot enough to scald the skin. C A U T I O N WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! ...

  • Page 43: Winterizing The Water Heater

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Winterizing the Water Heater C A U T I O N WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD!  NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel when the water heater tank is empty.

  • Page 44: Preparing The Water Heater For Use After Winterizing

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Winterizing C A U T I O N 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 45: Drain Systems

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: 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 46: Marine Head & Holding Tank

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Marine Head & Holding Tank N O T I C E Check with local authorities about the legal use of marine head systems. Descriptions of your particular head system are provided on the following pages. However, before using your head system read the operation and maintenance manual for your marine toilet.

  • Page 47: Manual Flush Head (If Equipped)

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Manual Flush Head (If Equipped) WA R N I N G ! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD!  Close the head system’s seawater intake seacock when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time.

  • Page 48: Vacuum Flush Head System (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Vacuum Flush Head System (If Equipped) WA R N I N G ! OVERFILLED HOLDING TANK HAZARDS! NEVER overfill the holding tank! An overfilled holding tank is both a serious public health hazard and a product/property damage hazard! ...

  • Page 49: Macerator (If Equipped)

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Macerator (If Equipped) To use the macerator to pump waste directly overboard (where laws per- mit): 1. Open the underwater discharge valve. MACERATOR 2. Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump...

  • Page 50: Air Conditioner (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Air Conditioner (If Equipped) D A N G E R ! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!  Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into your boat through the air conditioning system.

  • Page 51: Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes WA R N I N G ! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your boat using the bow/stern eyes or the cleats.

  • Page 52: Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures D A N G E R ! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!  NEVER use full canvas and vinyl enclosures when the engine or generator is running.

  • Page 53: Clear Vinyl Care

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Stubborn Stains C A U T I O N  Soaking in bleach solutions may remove the waterproof finish of the fabric and may also decrease the life of the polyester thread used in the canvas.
  • Page 54 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement  The clear vinyl can be rolled or laid out NEVER FOLD OR CREASE CLEAR VINYL! flat for stowage. FOLDING OR OTHERWISE CREASING CLEAR VINYL WILL CAUSE DAMAGE  Never fold or crease...

  • Page 55: Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems N O T I C E 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 56: Refrigerator (If Equipped)

    Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Refrigerator (If Equipped) The refrigerator runs on 12-volt DC power unless 110-volt AC power is being supplied by shore power or generator power and the refrigerator’s 110-volt AC master panel circuit breaker is On.

  • Page 57: Chapter 9: Lights

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Lights Care & Maintenance Although all lights installed on your boat are of top quality, they will occasionally 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 58: Chapter 10: Electrical System

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System D A N G E R ! 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 59: 12-Volt Dc System

    285 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 60: Fuses & Circuit Breakers

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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 61: 110-Volt Ac System

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 110-Volt AC System WA R N I N G ! FIRE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!  The power source lockouts on the 110-volt AC master panel prevent the use of shore power and generator power at the same time.

  • Page 62: Shore Power

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Shore Power D A N G E R ! 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 63: Connecting To Shore Power

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System  Single shore power 110-volt/60-hertz AC systems feature one 110-volt/30-amp shore power inlet.  If your boat has an air conditioning system, a second (dual) 110-volt/30-amp inlet has been installed.

  • Page 64: Generator

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Generator D A N G E R ! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!  Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the generator exhaust system for leaks BEFORE each use.
  • Page 65 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System  When your boat is GAS GENERATOR SYSTEM not connected to shore power, the gen- erator can supply 110-volt/60-hertz power.  Before using the generator, read both the generator opera-...

  • Page 66: Electrical Harnesses & Schematics

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Electrical Harnesses & Schematics 120V Single Shore Power AC Panel...
  • Page 67 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 120V Single Shore Power w/Generator AC Pane...
  • Page 68 Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 120V Dual Shore Power AC Panel...
  • Page 69 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 120V Dual Shore Power w/Generator AC Panel...

  • Page 70: Single Shore Power Architecture

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 120V Single Shore Power Architecture...

  • Page 71: Single Shore Power W/Generator Architecture

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 120V Single Shore Power w/Generator Architecture...

  • Page 72: Dual Shore Power Architecture

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 120V Dual Shore Power Architecture...

  • Page 73: Dual Shore Power W/Generator Architecture

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 120V Dual Shore Power w/Generator Architecture...

  • Page 74: 12V Deck Harness

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 12V Deck Harness...

  • Page 75: 12V Hull Harness

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 12V Hull Harness...

  • Page 76: 12V Helm Harness

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 12V Helm Harness...

  • Page 77: 12V Galley Harness

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 12V Galley Harness 12V Engine Harness...

  • Page 78: 12V Breaker Panel Harness

    Chapter 10: Electrical System 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 12V Breaker Panel Harness...

  • Page 79: 12V Head Harness

    285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 10: Electrical System 12V Head Harness...

  • Page 80: Important Records

    285 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 81: Float Plan

    285 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 82 Float Plan 285 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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 84 Part Number 1964660 Bayliner • 17825 59th Ave NE • Arlington, WA 98223 • 360-435-5571 • www.bayliner.com...

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