Do you have a question about the 175 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
James H Ehrlich-Blair
May 14, 2025
My gas fill tube seems to be closed, I cannot get gas to flow. I have owned this boat for 20 years. I took it to a Marina and they could not explain why it was not functioning.
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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Specifications Engine Layout View 11 Special Starting Instructions for Dealer Service Carbureted Engines (If Equipped) Warranty Information Engine Room Ventilation System Boating Experience Fuel System 13 Fuel Fill and Vent Engine &...
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Chapter 6: Deck Equipment Chapter 9: Electrical System Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped) 12-Volt DC System 19 Attaching the Ski-Tow Rope 24 Battery 24 Fuses Ski Tow Ring 24 Alternator Cleats and Tow Eyes Electrical Routings 25 Deck Electrical Harness 26 Battery Cables Chapter 7: Convertible Seats Wiring Diagram Sleeper Seats...
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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 follow all safety instructions. DANGER! This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
• Buy replacement parts from any authorized Bayliner dealer. Warranty Information • 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.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Boating Experience WARNING! CONTROL HAZARDS! • A qualified operator must be in control of the boat at all times. • DO NOT operate your boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the boat not designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupy- ing the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 175 • 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.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 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.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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.
Chapter 2: Locations 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Component Locations Battery Access: Behind the starboard jump seat seat back (see page 7). Bilge Pump: In the engine compartment, under the engine (see page 6). Engine Circuit Breaker: On the engine.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engine The owner’s packet contains detailed engine operation and maintenance manuals. Be sure to read and understand these manuals before starting or doing any maintenance on the engine. Special Starting Instructions for Carbureted Engines (If Equipped) Carbureted engines can be difficult to start when they are cold.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 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.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel Fill and Vent • The fuel fill/vent fitting is marked “GAS”. • If you experience difficulty filling the fuel tank, check to see if the fuel fill hose is kinked or collapsed. If there are no visible signs of a problem, contact your local dealer.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering • Refer to the engine manual for steering system details. Shift/Throttle Lever WARNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control! •...
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Gauges Cleaning 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.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Plumbing Bilge Pump 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. BILGE PUMP BILGE DRAIN THRU-HULL •...
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Chapter 5: Plumbing 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pump is critical to the safety of your boat. BILGE PUMP COMPONENTS • Check the bilge pump often to make sure it is working. Test the pump often as follows: 1.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Deck Equipment Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped) WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! Failure to follow these guidelines can result in injury or death: • Read all warning labels on ski-tow tower.
Chapter 6: Deck Equipment 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Ski Tow Ring WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! Failure to follow these guidelines can result in injury or death: • Only tow water skis, wakeboards, or recreational towables.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Convertible Seats Sleeper Seats • The sleeper seats can be adjusted fore and aft in the upright, operating position. • The seat bottoms adjust into backrests when the seats are in the lounge position.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: 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.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Electrical System DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Electrical, ignition and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and regulations that minimize risks of fire and explosion.
Chapter 9: Electrical System 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 12-Volt DC System Battery The battery supplies electricity for lights, accessories, and engine starting. The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, provides battery, care and maintenance instructions.
175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Electrical System Electrical Routings Deck Electrical Harness NOTE: VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF DECK NAVIGATION LIGHT FUSE BLOCK DASH HARNESS HORN TRIM & TILT SWITCH ENGINE PLUG ALL AROUND LIGHT BLOWER MOTOR BILGE PUMP FUEL TANK SENDER TRIM &...
175 • 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...
175 • 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.
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Float Plan 175 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Marine Radio (Yes/No) Type Frequencies Departing From Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (yes or no) Departure Date Departure Time Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Stopover 1...
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My gas fill tube seems to be closed, I cannot get gas to flow. I have owned this boat for 20 years. I took it to a Marina and they could not explain why it was not functioning.