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  • Page 1 Sea Ray Owner’s Manual 290 Sundancer ® Owner’s Manual Part Number: MRP 1803560...
  • Page 3 Sea Ray, gives you important information on all engine control and steering system. Throughout the the features of your Sea Ray. For years of trouble- Owner’s Manual you will be referred to information free boating take the time to carefully review the provided by manufacturers of specifi...
  • Page 4 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 5: Your Responsibilities

    Contact state boating authorities or any marine dealer for registration requirements. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 6: Dealer Responsibilities

    HULL are included with your Owner’s Manual Packet. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Locate and read the individual warranties; then put them together for easy future reference. The Sea ® warranty is on the warranty information sheet in your packet. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 7: Manufacturer's Certifi Cation

    When your boat needs service, parts or repair, take Boat Safety Act of 1971. The Act is promulgated by it to an authorized Sea Ray® dealer. To fi nd a dealer the United States Coast Guard who has authority to...

  • Page 8: About Your Limited Warranty

    Thank you for your decision to buy a Sea Ray. The Sea Ray Limited Warranty is subject to change at any time at Sea Ray’s discretion. The information contained herein is general information about the Limited Warranty for the owner’s general knowledge, but does not alter or amend the terms of the Limited Warranty.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    A. Fuel and Oil Spillage ........1.14 B. Waste Disposal ..........1.14 C. Excessive Noise .......... 1.14 D. Wake / Wash ..........1.15 20. Nautical Terms ..........1.15 21. Key to Symbols on Controls and Prints .... 1.16 ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 10 9. Main Distribution Panel Controls and Functions 6.11 13. Spot Light (Optional) ......... 7.12 10. Shore Power ............. 6.12 14. Underwater Lighting (Optional) ......7.12 A. Shore Power Cords ........6.12 B. Main Shore Power Breaker Box ....6.12 viii ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 11 C. While Underway ........... 8.11 D. Returning to Port .......... 8.11 E. Securing the Boat ........8.12 F. If the Engine Does Not Start ......8.12 9. After Market Equipment Checklist ...... 8.13 10. Maintenance Log ..........8.14 ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 12 Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifi cations available at printing. Sea Ray ® Boats, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifi cations, materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in production models be made, Sea ®...

  • Page 13: Safety

    • Being aware of your passengers’ safety at all Replacement safety labels can be obtained times; and by calling your dealer or Sea Ray at 1-800- SRBOATS (International 1-314-216-3333) for • Reducing speed when there is limited visibility, information on how to contact the manufacturing rough water, nearby people in the water, boats, facility for your boat.

  • Page 14: Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment

    Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea and Other: Your Sea Ray is equipped with the required unconsciousness. A poisoning victim’s skin often navigation lights, engine exhaust and ventilation turns cherry red. Because carbon monoxide gas systems.
  • Page 15 BLOCKING HULL EXHAUSTS. OPERATING AT SLOW OPERATING ENGINE AND/OR GENERATOR IN SPEED OR DEAD IN THE WATER. CONFINED SPACES. LLUSTRATION LLUSTRATION USING CANVAS CURTAINS. OPERATING WITH THE BOW HIGH. LLUSTRATION LLUSTRATION WINDS BLOWING EXHAUST TOWARD GOOD VENTILATION. BOAT OCCUPANTS. LLUSTRATION LLUSTRATION 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 16: Lifesaving Equipment

    It is common sense to have should wear them. A loose PFD is often useless in everyone on board wearing PFDs. A throwable an emergency. device must also be right at hand and ready to toss. 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 17: Additional Recommended Equipment For Safe Operation

    Extra batteries for flashlights and portable electronic devices • High power spotlight, if you intend to boat at night • Spare keys • Instruction manuals for engine and accessories • Lubricating oil • Tool kit: - Assorted screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade) 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 18: Load Capacity

    Certain modifications to your boat 1180 will result in cancellation of your warranty protection. Always check with your dealer before making any modifications to your boat. MAXIMUM LOAD MAXIMUM NUMBER CAPACITY OF PASSENGERS 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 19: Propellers

    10. P 12. M ROPELLERS AINTAIN ONTROL Your Sea Ray has been equipped with propellers On the water there are no marked traffic lanes, no ® which our tests have shown to be the best suited for traffic signs or lights, and boats have no turn signals.

  • Page 20: Weather

    GET TO SHORE BEFORE • Instruct passengers on location and use of THE WEATHER TURNS BAD safety equipment and procedures. Your 290 Sundancer is Design Category B. ® • Instruct passengers on the fundamentals of operating your boat in case you are unable to The wind speed and wave height specified as the...

  • Page 21: Chart Your Course

    You must know where the hazards are and avoid them. allowing people to swim anywhere near your In uncharted waters, boat very slowly and post a boat. Shut the engine OFF and remove the lookout. key from the ignition switch so that no one can 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 22: Skiing

    Cut Motor – Draw finger across throat. Slow Down – Thumb pointed down or palm down, move hand up and down. SPORT DIVER’S CODE ALPHA FLAG FLAG Faster – Thumb pointed up or palm up, move hand up and down. 1.10 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 23: Emergency Situations

    first aid course. Equip your boat with a first water to assist the victim. aid kit. • Handle the victim with care. Spinal injuries may have occurred. 1.11 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 24: Fire

    - it is further away than it looks and you If it can be done without exposing persons to can tire and drown. risk of injury, the boat should be moved away from hard obstructions and toward open water with soft ground. 1.12 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 25: Propulsion, Control Or Steering Failure

    Community. • If you are not sure you can fix the problem, or if Further information concerning these requirements conditions are adverse, signal for help. may be obtained from Sea Ray Customer Service: ® 1-800-SRBOATS. 17. S AFETY...

  • Page 26: Environmental Considerations

    If there is much fuel or oil in the bilge, contact a knowledgeable marine service to remove it. Never pump contaminated bilge discharge overboard. Help protect your waters. Fill tank(s) less than rated capacity. Allow for fuel expansion. 1.14 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 27: Wake / Wash

    Windward – toward the direction from which the Fathom – six feet. wind is blowing. Fenders – rope or plastic pieces hung over the side to protect the hull from chafing. 1.15 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 28: Key To Symbols On Controls And Prints

    CONTROL WITH WIDTH OF BATTERY ELECTRICAL TRIMMING LEVER CONTROL LEVER OPERAT- SYMBOL) HAZARD OPERATION (THROTTLE & SHIFT) ING DIRECTION LIFT POINT FIRE NO OPEN FLAME OR PROPER LIFT PROPELLER RISK NO SMOKING LOCATION OF POINT SLING 1.16 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 29 LIGHT OFF-UNIT DISCHARGED. ENGINE HATCH LIFT TO BE ACTUATED IF SYSTEM DISCHARGED, SHUTDOWN ENGINE, BLOWER, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MRP # 1751886 SR-7302 THIS TAG INSTALLED WHEN BOAT IS ORDERED WITH NMMA CERTIFICATION TAG CE INTERNATIONAL OPTION 290 Sundancer ® 1.17...
  • Page 30 Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. CO CO Get fresh air is carbon monoxide detector alarm sounds. Carbon monoxide detoctor must be functioning at all times. NW-205-05 MRP # 1812911 1.18 290 Sundancer ®...

  • Page 31: Warning Label Locations

    MATERIALS THAT FLOAT and does not include drainage from toilets, urinals, hospitals, 12 TO 25 MILES and cargo spaces. PLASTICS LOCATED INSIDE STORAGE MRP 1744745 SR-761 AREA BELOW WET BAR 290 Sundancer ® 1.19...
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  • Page 33: General Boat Arrangement

    Even a small amount of water in the engine can cause rust and is to be avoided. & S LEAT TERN OCATIONS . 2.1.1) CLEAT BOW & STERN EYE BOW EYE CLEAT CLEAT STERN CLEAT CLEAT CLEAT STERN CLEAT CLEAT CLEAT ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 34: Passenger Locations

    1. When the boat is moving, all passengers must be in the cockpit area or in the cabin and must be on seating provided or, if standing, holding on fi rmly (Fig. 2.3.1). ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 35 Wear slip resistant footwear secured to your feet and hold on to rails or boat structure. DANGER Rotating propellers can injure or kill you. Shut off engine when persons are in water, near boat, on swim platform or ladder. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 36: Propulsion System

    The stern drive unit pivots to steer the boat. REFER TO THE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION. TANDARD TERN RIVE NBOARD UTBOARD . 2.4.1) NGINE ENGINE STERN DRIVE (OUTDRIVE) ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 37: Basic Boat Dimensions And Clearances

    WATERLINE (C) 45” (114 cm) KEEL (A) 31' 1” (9.47 m) (B) BEAM 9’ 6” (2.9 M) 290 SUNDANCER SPECIFICATIONS HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ® (A) Overall Length (D) Keel to Top of Mast Light ....12ft. 6in. 3.81 m With Std. Swim Platform ..31ft. 1in.

  • Page 38: Deck Layout

    SEATING (W/ STORAGE BELOW) FRESH WATER PORT CONVERSATION FILL SEATING (W/ STORAGE BELOW) WASTE WATER PUMPOUT FUEL FILL ENGINE ROOM HATCH AFT BENCH SEAT (W/ STORAGE BELOW) TRANSOM DOOR TRANSOM STORAGE PULL OUT SWIM LADDER SWIM PLATFORM ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 39: Cabin Layout

    BELOW CONVERTS TO SALON SEATING TV (OPTIONAL) SALON DINETTE TABLE FWD DINETTE TABLE SALON SOFA (W/ STORAGE BELOW) MICROWAVE STORAG3E 12V DC RECEPTACLE MDP PANEL CABIN ENTRY STEPS STOVE MID STATEROOM HEAD STORAGE MID STATEROOM TV (OPTIONAL) ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 40 ˚F TRIM VOLT PORT & STBD 4-IN-1 GAUGES X1000 X1000 km/h TOLL TOLL TOLL TOLL MODE MODE ˚F ˚F F U E L PORT 4-IN-1 PORT SYSTEM STBD SYSTEM STBD 4-IN-1 SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TACHOMETER TACHOMETER GAUGE ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 41 2 • G ECTION ENERAL RRANGEMENT & S AUGE WITCH AYOUT ONTINUED PORT S WITCH . 2.9.1) STBD S WITCH . 2.9.2) ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 42: Helm, Gauge & Switch Layout

    GAUGE PANEL SMARTCRAFT SYSTEM VIEW (OPT) CHART PLOTTER STBD (OPT) SWITCH PAD PORT SPOT LIGHT SWITCH PAD CONTROL (OPT) VOLVO EVC STEREO REMOTE CONTROL (W/ VOLVO OPT) VHF RADIO SMARTCRAFT AIR SENSOR HELM ACCESS DOOR 12V RECEPTACLE 2.10 ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 43 (OPT) ILGE HROUGH UTOUTS RANSOM HROUGH UTOUTS . 2.11.3) . 2.11.4) GENERATOR INTAKE (OPT) STERN EYE BOLTS (2 EACH PORT & STBD) A/C SYSTEM INTAKE (OPT) ENGINE RAW WATER (OPT) TRANSDUCER HEAD DISCHARGE (OPT) GARBOARD DRAIN 2.11 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 44: Description Of Major Controls

    “throttle only” button in order to pump determine the trim position you prefer under various fuel into the engine for ease in starting. conditions. 2.12 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 45: Trim Tabs

    The trim tabs are used to adjust the sideways listing of the boat due to uneven loading, a strong cross wind or propeller torque. The twisting effect ZINC ANODE of propeller torque is especially pronounced when running the engine at high horsepower output. To 2.13 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 46: Engine Alarm System

    AGNETIC OMPASS helm. Below is a list of features the SmartCraft . 2.14.3) system offers. Refer to the SmartCraft owner’s manual in the owner’s packet for all SmartCraft operating instructions. 2.14 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 47: Navigation And Anchor Lights

    If you are anchored in open water, i.e. where other boats can approach yours, you must display your anchor light (Fig. 2.15.1): a white light that can be seen from all possible directions, i.e. 360 degrees. 2.15 ® 290 Sundancer...
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  • Page 49: Pre-Launch, Launch And Post-Launch Checklist

    Inspect weight and shape. Get professional help in picking the right trailer for your boat. bilge area for visual and odor confi rmation that there are no fuel leaks. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 50: Fueling The Boat

    Fuel must have room for expansion. • There must be no smoking or any fl ames within 20 feet of the boat, before, during and for at least 5 minutes after fueling is completed. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 51: Boarding

    Stow gear and equipment so that it is accessible, but everything is to be stored in places to prevent • If standing, maintain a fi rm grip on handholds. it from shifting if the boat encounters rough When walking, grasp handholds. water or weather. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 52: Starting The Engine

    . 3.4.5) checks as specified in 6. Place drive unit in full Section 8 and in the engine DOWN/IN position. manual. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 53: Shifting To Drive The Boat

    IF OIL PRESSURE GOES ABOVE OR BELOW OPERATING RANGE SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. GET TRAINED HELP TO FIND AND FIX THE PROBLEM. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 54: Stopping The Engine

    SHIFT INSPECTED AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR BY STEERING CABLE CABLE YOUR SEA RAY DEALER. See Section 8 of this manual for inspection, service and maintenance recommendations. WARN ING Failure of the steering system will cause loss of control of your boat. Any change in steering such as looseness, tightness, binding, etc., must be checked...

  • Page 55: Starting The Generator

    The generator is warranted separately by the corrected and the generator manufacturer, NOT Sea Ray ® . Follow the bilge area is safely ventilated. recommended maintenance and warranty schedule in your Generator Operator’s Manual included in...

  • Page 56: Shore Power

    Note: The power panel on your boat may not look exactly like this one. CAUTION The use of extension shore power cords is not rec om mend ed. Excessive power cord ex ten sions can cause a voltage drop and may prevent some electronic devices from operating correctly. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 57: To Disconnect Shore Power

    120 Volt or 220 Volt Main Distribution Panel CO MONITOR (MDP): B. POWER Light ON. REVERSE POLARITY Light OFF. (If reversed polarity light is on do not turn on breakers, turn OFF MAIN and DOCK break ers. Disconnect power cords. Consult dock mas ter.) ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 58: Maintenance For Shore Power Cable And Shore Power Inlet

    The metallic parts of your cable and inlet are made to resist corrosion. In salt water environment, life of the product can be increased by periodically wiping the exposed parts with fresh water, drying and spraying with a moisture repellent. 3.10 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 59: Bilge & Underwater Gear

    (Fig. 4.1.1). shuts off the pump. RAIN ILGE UMP AND LOAT WITCH . 4.1.1) . 4.1.2) GARBOARD TRANSOM HULL DRAIN BILGE PUMP URETHANE CAULK DRAIN PLUG LOCK TAB FLOAT SWITCH KNOB TO MANUALLY TEST FLOAT SWITCH AND PUMP ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 60: Bilge Blower

    Check bilge and engine com part ment for fumes. rotates with the power on. Remove any debris that may have accumulated in the nozzle section or strainer base. Check hose and connection on hull side for debris and proper connections. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 61: Engine And Stern Drive

    There is no protection if the stern unwrap and clear away any weeds which may drive is struck during reverse operation or from an have accumulated. If this doesn’t clear the angle when moving forward. entanglement, and you can’t anchor or moor ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 62: Propeller Selection

    NOT operate at full throttle when using the lower 6. Align splines and place front propeller on pitch propeller but not pulling skiers. propeller shaft. 7. Install front prop nut and torque. (Refer to drive owners manual for specifi c torque value.) ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 63: Underwater Gear

    Pitch is that distance in inches that ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 64: Seacocks & Strainers

    Close the seacock by turning the handle against water fl ow (horizontally). NOTE: Some seacocks are equipped with locking tee handles which must be loosened before operating the handle. STRAIN ER SCREEN SEACOCK HANDLE (OPEN POSITION) SEACOCK BILGE FLOOR SEA WA TER IN TAKE ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 65 . 4.7.2) slot and tighten both wing nuts. Open the seacock by turning the handle with water fl ow (vertically) and check for leaks. Rotate strainer cap clear of strainer housing (Fig. 4.7.3) TRAINER AINTENANCE . 4.7.3) ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 66 WATER HEATER GENERATOR STRAINER* EMERGENCY HIGH WATER PUMP GENERATOR MUFFLER* FRESH WATER PUMP GENERATOR* WASTE VACUUM GENERATOR A/C INTAKE SEACOCK* BILGE BLOWERS WASTE DISCHARGE SEACOCK* POWER TRIM PUMP BATTERIES TRIM TABS PUMP MACERATOR* AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER *OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 67: Bilge Layout

    WATER HEATER GENERATOR STRAINER* EMERGENCY HIGH WATER PUMP GENERATOR MUFFLER* FRESH WATER PUMP GENERATOR* WASTE VACUUM GENERATOR A/C INTAKE SEACOCK* BILGE BLOWERS WASTE DISCHARGE SEACOCK* AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER BATTERIES TRIM TABS PUMP MACERATOR* POWER TRIM PUMPS *OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 68 EMERGENCY HIGH WATER PUMP POWER TRIM PUMP BATTERIES FRESH WATER PUMP GENERATOR* WASTE VACUUM GENERATOR FUEL FILTER A/C INTAKE SEACOCK EMERGENCY HIGH WATER FLOAT SWITCH WASTE DISCHARGE SEACOCK* A/C PUMP* TRIM TABS PUMP* MACERATOR* AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER *OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ® 4.10 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 69: Section 5 • Fuel System

    The manual override knob on the side of the valve should be left in the NORMAL position ® The 290 Sundancer standard gasoline fuel system at all times. consists of a 125 gallon (378.5 liter) fuel tank, fuel...
  • Page 70 . 5.2.2) STBD FUEL TANK GENERATOR GENERATOR PORT GENERATOR FUEL FEED FUEL FILTER FUEL RETURN FUEL VENT FUEL FILL FUEL FILL HOSE FUEL VENT HOSE ENGINE FUEL FILTER ENGINE FUEL RETURN FUEL ENGINE FUEL FILL CAP FEED ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 71: Diesel Fuel System (Optional)

    ATER Primary and secondary fuel fi lters are located on Shut down the engine. ® your Sea Ray to help keep the fuel as clean as Loosen the T handle on the top lid to break the ® possible. The primary fuel fi lter is the Racor vacuum within the fi...

  • Page 72: Fueling Precautions

    Fuel fi ll plate is located on the circumvented by not adhering to standard fueling port mid deck (Fig. 5.5.1). practices. Your boat’s bonding system protects it • Avoid spills. from creating and discharging static electricity. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 73: Before And During Fueling Checklist

    • Fuel nozzle – in contact with fi ller pipe to prevent static sparks. • Fill level – fi ll less than rated capacity of tank; allow for fuel expansion. • Trim – fuel weight distributed equally. ® 290 Sundancer...
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  • Page 75: Section 6 • Electrical System

    To prevent arcing or damage to the alternator, more, and there is no shore power hookup, remove always disconnect battery cables before doing the batteries from the boat and connect them to a any work on the engine’s electrical system. charger. ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 76 BATTERY #1 ENGINE STARTER ATTERY ABLE OUTING NGINES . 6.2.2) PORT STBD STBD ENGINE PORT ENGINE NEGATIVE STUD #2 NEGATIVE STUD #2 PORT ENGINE STBD ENGINE NEGATIVE STUD #1 STARTER STBD ENGINE PORT ENGINE NEGATIVE STUD #1 STARTER ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 77: Recommended Batteries

    Do not use automotive parts for these components or any jumper cables because they are not ignition- operate any time excess fl uid accumulates in the protected and could cause a fi re or explosion. bilge, which can occur when the boat is docked ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 78: Fuses

    5. RADAR 6. AUTOPILOT 7. CELLULAR PHONE 8. B & G NETWORK 9. ACCESSORY 10. ACCESSORY REFER TO MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION FOR FUSE RATING FOR VHF & CHART PLOTTER IF INSTALLED) (ATO T ONDITION GOOD FUSE BLOWN FUSE ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 79 WINDLASS MAIN (5) LIGHTS (15) BLOWER 1 (7) TRIM TABS (20) BLOWER 2 (7) BLANK BLANK SYS MONITOR (5) BILGE PUMP (5) STBD MERCHATODE (15) ACC 2 (15) PORT MERCATHODE (15) HATCH LIFT (20) STEREO MEMORY (15) ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 80 CHARGER BONDING MAIN DC TERMINAL NEGATIVE POST “A” ILGE OMPONENT OARD NGINES . 6.6.2) AFT EIM STEREO MUTE RELAY WINDLASS DISCONNECT SOLENOID BILGE HATCH LOCKOUT RELAY & FUSE BATTERY CHARGER BONDING MAIN DC EMERGENCY NEGATIVE START SOLENOID ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 81: Main Dc Breaker Panel

    Battery Charger #1 Battery Charger #2 Accessory Blank Cockpit Refrigerator Cabin Main Windlass Bilge Pump Aft EIM (Unswitched) Battery Charger #3 Accessory Blank Electronics Blank Aft EIM (Switched) Fwd EIM Stereo Amplifi er #1 Stereo Amplifi er #2 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 82: Volt Accessory Receptacle

    220 Volt / 50 Hz Wiring (Optional System) CAUTION Never operate 220V shore power at less than 208 V. ® The 220 volt / 50Hz wiring installed on Sea Ray 7. L boats consists of three (3) color-coded wires. The IGHTING brown wire is the “hot”...
  • Page 83 12V R 10W MAST NAV. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT FUSE TYPE BULB #12V10WPERKO COCKPIT LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT FUSE TYPE BULB #12V10WPERKO #70-0 RECTANGLE LIGHT (LOCATED IN BILGE) BULB REPLACEMENT BULB#CEC1141 COURTESY LIGHT (LOCATED IN TRANSOM STORAGE) BULB REPLACEMENT BULB#T125 ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 84 IGHTS . 6.10.1) INDIRECT LIGHTS LED LIGHT - NO REPLACEMENT BULB READING LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT HALOGEN 12V 10W BI-PRONG RECTANGLE LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT BULB#CEC1141 RECTANGLE LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT BULB#CEC1141 CABIN SWITCH PANEL INDIRECT CABIN LIGHTS LIGHTS ® 6.10 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 85 Generator (Optional) Refrigerator Outlets/Refrigerator Outlets/Refrigerator Fresh Water Pump Microwave Microwave CO Monitor Water Heater Water Heater Stereo System Battery Charger Battery Charger Head System Stove Stove TV/12V Receptacle Air Conditioner (Optional) Air Conditioner (Optional) Accessory BLANK ® 290 Sundancer 6.11...

  • Page 86: Shore Power

    The main distribution The generator is warranted separately by the panel is hinged to swing open for servicing. generator manufacturer, NOT Sea Ray ® . Follow Reverse the procedure for closing the panel.

  • Page 87: Battery Charger/Converter

    12 volt system is activated. • Equalize Mode - this stage activates for 15 minutes every 21 hours. When the converter/ charger is in the float mode the voltage is ® 290 Sundancer 6.13...

  • Page 88: Electrolytic Corrosion And Zinc Anodes

    (zinc saver) is standard and aluminum used in underwater fittings, will ® on all Sea Ray boats. It is installed be tween the deteriorate fi rst and protect the other metals. shore power ground and the boats' AC ground ing ®...

  • Page 89: Marine Electronic Cathodic

    Sea Ray ® dealer for service. Sea Ray ® reserves the right to change or update the electrical NOTICE system on any model at any time without notice to...
  • Page 90 6 • E ECTION LECTRICAL YSTEM THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ® 6.16 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 91 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS DC W IRING IAGRAM . 6.17.1) DRAWING NO. 09-600 (1 OF 8) 6.17 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 92 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED DC W IRING IAGRAM . 6.18.1) DRAWING NO. 09-600 (2 OF 8) 6.18 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 93 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED DC W DC W IRING IAGRAM IRING IAGRAM . 6.19.1) . 6.19.2) DRAWING NO. 09-600 (4 OF 8) DRAWING NO. 09-600 (3 OF 8) 6.19 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 94 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED DC W DC W IRING IAGRAM IRING IAGRAM . 6.20.1) . 6.20.2) DRAWING NO. 09-600 (5 OF 8) DRAWING NO. 09-600 (6 OF 8) 6.20 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 95 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED DC W IRING IAGRAM . 6.21.1) DRAWING NO. 09-600 (7 OF 8) 6.21 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 96 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED DC W IRING IAGRAM . 6.22.1) DRAWING NO. 09-600 (8 OF 8) 6.22 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 97 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED DC W IRING IAGRAM OLVO IESEL PTION . 6.23.1) DRAWING NO. 09-605 6.23 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 98 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED DC W ABIN IRING IAGRAM . 6.24.1) DRAWING NO. 09-610 6.24 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 99 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED REMIER TEREO YSTEM CHEMATIC TEREO YSTEM CHEMATIC . 6.25.2) . 6.25.1) DRAWING NO. 09-640 DRAWING NO. 09-642 6.25 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 100 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED (120VAC/60H ) (1 ISTRIBUTION ANEL IRING IAGRAM . 6.26.1) DRAWING NO. 09-660 (1 0 6.26 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 101 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED (120VAC/60H ) (2 ISTRIBUTION ANEL IRING IAGRAM . 6.27.1) DRAWING NO. 09-660 (2 6.27 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 102 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED (220VAC/50H ) (1 ISTRIBUTION ANEL IRING CHEMATIC . 6.28.1) DRAWING NO. 09-662 (1 6.28 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 103 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED (220VAC/50H ) (2 ISTRIBUTION ANEL IRING CHEMATIC . 6.29.1) DRAWING NO. 09-662 (2 6.29 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 104 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED AC S (120VAC/60H AC S (220VAC/50H YSTEM IRING IAGRAM YSTEM IRING IAGRAM . 6.30.1) . 6.30.2) DRAWING NO. 09-672 (1 DRAWING NO. 09-672 (2 6.30 290 Sundancer ®...
  • Page 105 290 DA E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS ONTINUED MARTCRAFT YSTEM IAGRAM . 6.31.1) DRAWING NO. 09-710 (1 6.31 290 Sundancer ®...
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  • Page 117: Section 7 • Options & Accessories

    ESTING THE ONITOR The air conditioning/heating system, if installed, in Test the monitor on your boat at manufacturers your Sea Ray ® is of the size and capacity best suited required intervals by pushing the TEST button on for the size of your boat.
  • Page 118 4. Shut off faucet as fl ow becomes free of air. REMOVABLE FILTER & H ONDITIONING EATING YSTEM . 7.2.2) A/C DUCT VENT MID STATEROOM A/C INTAKE SEACOCK A/C DUCT FWD V-BERTH A/C / PUMP A/C UNIT A/C DUCT VENT CABIN A/C STRAINER ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 119: Water System

    fi lled replacing the cover. with a sanitizing solution. 7. Allow the sanitizing solution to stand in the water system for three (3) hours. 8. Pump the water tank empty. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 120: Winterizing The Water System

    Winterization Checklist For Boats Stored on Land, to clean out soap residue. Check the pump and fl oat E. Water System. switch for obstructions and proper working order. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 121: Transom Shower

    SHORE POWER DOCKSIDE WATER Connect a drinking water hose to the water BREAKER INLET outlet on the dock, then to the dockside water inlet on the boat and turn on the water at the dock. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 122: Fresh Water Wash Down Spigot

    FROM GALLEY SINK DRAIN TO GRAY WATER / SHOWER SUMP WASTE HOLDING TANK FROM SHOWER DRAIN TO GRAY WATER / SHOWER SUMP GRAY WATER / SHOWER SUMP FROM A/C CONDENSATE DRAIN TO GRAY WATER / SHOWER SUMP ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 123: Vacu Flush Head

    The vent fi lter is C. H OLDING PERATION installed in-line on the holding tank ventilation hose (Fig. 7.7.2). Waste from the head is directed into the holding tank located in the engine room. The holding tank ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 124: Macerator Discharge Pump With Seacock Interlock System (Optional)

    fi re. Have portable extinguishers at hand and Discharging of sewage directly overboard is for use where approved only. ready. Do not breathe fumes or vapors caused by the fi re. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 125: Gasoline Engine Boats

    Pull red FIRE handle quickly and briskly. After the engine room has been inspected and it has been determined safe and you are ready to restart the engine, activate the OVERRIDE switch on the ENGINE SHUTDOWN OVERRIDE SYSTEM, then restart the engine. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 126: Manual Fire Extinguishing System Pull Handle

    DC Breaker Panel located under the port seat aft cushion. The breaker protection for the stereo memory is on the aft EIM. Power to stereo memory is maintained even 7.10 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 127: Refrigerator

    There is sea sickness. an outside tube and an inside tube. Push in the button to adjust for longer or shorter rod Ventilate boat. See Section 1.4, Carbon Monoxide, for more details. lengths. 7.11 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 128: Horn

    Move the toggle switch to direct the spot light. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET F O R I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D W A R R A N T Y INFORMATION. 7.12 ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 129 Clean Owner’s Manual p. 9.3 As Needed Controls Steering Check for proper operation To be done by Sea Ray dealer every six months Power steering oil level Engine Manual • Gear Shift & Throttle Lubricate. Include all shift Engine Manual •...

  • Page 130: Ection Equired Nspection Ervice Aintenance

    • or missing parts Anchor rope Check rope for wear • Transmission Oil Strainer Screen Clean To be done by Sea Ray dealer annually Trim Tabs Fluid Check and add as needed Trim Tab Manual • Zincs Transom Zinc Check and replace as needed Owner’s Manual p.

  • Page 131: Useful Service Information

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION DATE ENGINE MAKE & MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PART NUMBER FUEL CAPACITY WATER CAPACITY KEY NUMBER, IGNITION DOOR SELLING DEALER CITY & STATE LENGTH BEAM DRAFT VERTICAL CLEARANCE ESTIMATED WEIGHT GENERATOR SERIAL # MODEL # KILOWATTS ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 132: Bilge Area

    Work on electrical wiring can create shock hazards using a bilge cleaner available from your dealer or or sparks. a marine store. Always shut off battery switch, breakers and/or pull fuses before checking electrical wiring or connectors. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 133: Topside And Supplies

    • Store on wooden pallet or thick plastic in a cool • Make certain you have enough PFDs on board dry place. Do not store on concrete. for the maximum number of persons you can carry. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 134: Head System

    Run engine(s) for ten minutes to ensure that all gasoline in the carburetor and fuel lines are • Remove water hoses from water pump. treated. • Alternate opening one faucet at a time to make sure water is removed from each line. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 135: Fitting Out After Storage

    After the cable clamps are tightened, smear the post and clamps with vaseline or grease to exclude air and acid. Do not apply grease before attaching and tightening the terminal clamps. Examine all wiring. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 136: Seacock Lubrication

    Work handle back and forth a few times. Add oil as needed. • Replace hose and tighten clamp. • Add a few drops of oil to the handle pivot point. EACOCK . 8.8.1) SEACOCK HANDLE HOSE OPEN HOSE CLAMPS SEACOCK BODY PIVOT POINT ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 137 EFERENCE HECKLIST ® As the owner/operator of a Sea Ray boat, you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat and the safety of your passengers. Always be sure that required documents, navigational equipment and Coast Guard required safety equipment is aboard and in proper working order.

  • Page 138: Quick Reference Checklist

    *If engine fails to start, refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for further troubleshooting pro ce dures 8.10 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 139: While Underway

    Run the bilge blowers if necessary. Check for water in bilge. Run bilge pumps if necessary NGINE 1. Throttle & Gearshift Control ........Bring to IDLE and NEUTRAL positions 2. Tachometer ............. Idle the engines for fi ve (5) minutes to cool down 8.11 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 140: Securing The Boat

    6. Check ignition switch connections TARTER OTOR ESPONDS GNITION 1. Check that fuel tanks are not empty 2. Check fuel fi lters and fi lter/water separators clean 3. Check electrical connections on engine wiring harness and ignition wiring 8.12 ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 141 Any safety or operational equipment added to your boat after delivery should be checked for seaworthiness and proper working condition. Use the area below to list any equipment and the proper operating condition of that equipment before getting underway. Equipment Proper Operating Condition 8.13 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 142: Maintenance Log

    Follow the recommended maintenance listed on pages 1 & 2 of this section and keep a record of this and ALL maintenance performed on your boat. You might want to copy these pages before using them to have blank ones available when these are full. Date Maintenance Description Engine Hours 8.14 ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 143: Section 9 • Care & Refinishing

    Check all areas of the engine room for accumulated water and dry thoroughly. Water left standing may penetrate through the gelcoat surfaces and wick into the fi berglass affecting the life of the product. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 144: Stains And Scratches

    Do not use abrasive porcelain-cleaning powders. The bottom paint should be inspected annually. If it These are too abrasive and contain chlorine ® needs repainting consult your Sea Ray dealer. and ammonia, either of which will permanently discolor gelcoat and paint.

  • Page 145: Gauge And Switch Panels

    fl uid, dry cleaning fl uid or lacquer fresh cold water and exposed components wiped dry to thinner on acrylic, since they attack the maintain appearance and working order. surface. Remove fi ne scratches with fi ne automotive acrylic rubbing and polishing compounds. ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 146: Exterior Upholstery Fabric

    NOTICE Always clean spots, stains, etc., immediately. Test an unseen area of fabric before cleaning stain, to insure that cleaning material will not cause damage. REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER CLEANING INFORMATION. ® 290 Sundancer...
  • Page 147 Dimensions ............... 2.5 Fuel Gauge ............. 2.14 Diving ..............1.10 Maintenance ............8.4 Docking ..............2.1 Static Electrical Discharge ........ 5.4 Dockside Pump-out ..........7.7 Fuses ................ 6.4 Dockside Water ............7.5 Drain Plug ..............4.1 ® 290 Sundancer Index i...
  • Page 148 Stern Drive ......2.4, 4.3, See also Engine Macerator — See Waste Water System Storage ..............2.1 Maintenance, Summary Guide ......... 8.1 Sump Pump .............. 7.4 Maintenance Log ............ 8.14 Swimming ..............1.9 Symbols ..............1.16 System Tach ............2.14 Index ii ® 290 Sundancer...

  • Page 149: Index

    Water Sports ............. 1.9 Water System ............ 7.2, 8.6 Sanitizing ............7.3 Winterizing ............7.4 Water Temperature ..........2.14 See also Layout: Helm, Gauge & Switches Weather ..............1.8 Winterizing ............7.4, 8.5 Zinc Anodes ............6.14 ® 290 Sundancer Index iii...
  • Page 150 NDEX THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Index iv ® 290 Sundancer...

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