CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THIS MANUAL Dealer Service Boating Experience Engine & Accessories Guidelines Qualified Maintenance Special Care For Moored Boats Safety Standards Hazard Warning Symbols Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sources of CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm System What To Do If Carbon Monoxide Is Detected CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1600 (CF) 1750 (BE)
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1600CF and 1800CJ 1804PC 1750BE, 1850BH/CB, 1950BT/BU and 1952BV/BW 1950CL, 1952CN and 1954CW APPENDIX A: BAYLINER CAPRI LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Lifetime Structural Hull Warranty One Year Parts and Components Limited Warranty Six Month Cosmetic Gelcoat Defect Limited Warranty What Is Not Covered...
Sport Boat Owner’s Manual. Study the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and this supplement carefully. Pay particular attention to APPENDIX A: BAYLINER CAPRI LIMITED WARRANTY in this supplement. Keep the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and this supplement on your boat in a secure, yet readily available place.
CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THIS MANUAL Engine & Accessories Guidelines Your boat’s engine and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service. Installing different engines or other accessories may cause unwanted handling traits. Should you choose to install a different engine or to add accessories that will affect the boat’s running trim, have an experienced marine technician per- form a safety inspection and handling test before using your boat again.
CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THIS MANUAL Special Care For Moored Boats If moored in saltwater or fresh water, your boat will collect marine growth on its hull bottom. This will detract from the boat’s beauty, greatly affect its performance and may damage the gelcoat. Periodically haul the boat out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap and water.
CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THIS MANUAL Hazard Warning Symbols The hazard warning symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dangerous situations that could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read these warnings and follow all safety instructions FIRE PERSONAL INJURY ROTATING...
CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THIS MANUAL Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, and extremely dangerous. All engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.
CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THIS MANUAL Factors increasing the effects of CO include: • Age. • Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke. • Consumption of alcohol. • Lung disorders, heart problems, and pregnancy. Carbon Monoxide Alarm System Your boat may feature a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm system.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Electrical System (12Volt DC) Thoroughly read and understand this section, the electrical sections of the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and all accessory manuals included in your boat’s owner’s packet. Wiring diagrams are provided in Chapter 4 of this supplement. DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD!
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS NOTICE Electrical connections are prone to corrosion. To reduce corrosion caused elec- trical problems, keep all electrical connections clean and apply a spray-on pro- tectant that is designed to protect connections from corrosion. NOTICE VOLTAGES - All boats use either 110-volt AC/60 Hertz, 240-volt AC/60 Hertz or 220-volt AC/50 Hertz single phase systems, and 12-volt DC or 24- volt DC.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Dash Programming (1952BV only) Use the M “LCD Mode” switch to toggle through the 7 basic settings Press both M “LCD Mode” and S “LCD Set” at the same time to enter or change values. Arrow(s) show current function. M and S Clock M and S...
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CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS S to set Hours M to go to 24:12 M to go to Minutes S to Select S to set Minutes M to exit S decreases S increases S to Select S to Depth Alarm Depth Alarm Feet or Meters Select Depth Value-M to next...
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Controls Read and understand the Controls section of both the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and engine manual, provided in the owner’s packet, for instructions and warranty information. Navigation and Interior Lights Read the navigation light section of the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual. The naviga- tion and interior lights supplied with your boat are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may periodically occur for a variety of reasons: •...
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Depth Finder Your boat may come equipped with a depth finder. It will provide you with mea- surements of water depth beneath the boat and in many cases it may help you locate schools of fish. The depth finder comes with its own manual. We suggest that you read it carefully before using the unit.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Anchoring Read and understand the Anchoring section of the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual. WARNING! FLOODING AND SWAMPING HAZARD - Never anchor by the stern alone-- there is less freeboard and flooding or swamping is more likely to occur. When using only one anchor, secure the anchor line to the bow cleat or bow eye.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Quick Oil Drain System All stern drive models are equipped with a quick oil drain system. To drain the engine oil: Remove the boat from the water. Unscrew the garboard drain plug. Pull the draw cord until the oil drain plug and the oil drain hose slide out of the garboard drain.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Fuel System Fuel Fills and Vents Fuel fills are located either on the aft deck or on the side decks adjacent to the aft cockpit. Fuel receptacle caps are marked “GAS”. Fuel vents are normally located in the hull or transom below and in the same general area as the fill.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Bilge Blower The bilge blower removes fumes from the engine compartment and draws fresh air into the compartment through the deck vents. To ensure fresh air circulation, operate the bilge blower for at least four minutes before starting the engine, during starting, and while operating the boat below cruising speed.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Live Well System Your boat may feature a live TO AFT TRANSOM well. The live well aerator LIVE WELL pump(s) are located aft, adja- LIVE WELL AERATOR PUMP cent to the bilge pump. The (TYPICAL) live well intakes are through- PLASTIC transom.
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CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Bilge Pump TYPICAL BILGE PUMP SYSTEM This boat is equipped with one bilge pump, located at the low- est point of the bilge. The electric bilge pump sup- TYPICAL PUMP LOCATION IS plied with your boat is an impel- UNDER ENGINE ler-type pump.
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CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS To reinstall the power cartridge: LIGHT FILM “O” RING POWER OF OIL CARTRIDGE Make sure the “O” ring is properly located and coat the “O” ring with a light film of vegetable oil or min- eral oil (Fig. 2). Align the two cams on either side of the power cartridge with the two slots on the outer housing.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Jump Seat to Sunlounge Conversion Models, 1950CL,1952CN, and 1954CW DANGER! DANGER PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD! DO NOT allow anyone to ride on the aft sunlounge cushions while underway or anytime the engine is running. Step - 1: Remove the jump seats (A) by slid- ing them forward.
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CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Models, 1750BE, 1850BH, 1950BT and 1952BV DANGER! DANGER PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD! DO NOT allow anyone to ride on the aft sunlounge cushions while underway or anytime the engine is running. Step - 1: Remove the jump seats (A) by unsnapping the safety straps (B) and lifting the seats up and pulling them forward.
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CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS VIEW UNDER PORT JUMP SEAT IN SUNLOUNGE POSITION (MODEL 1954BT) SAFETY STRAP MOTOR BOX AFT COCKPIT WALL SLIDE EYELET TURN TURN- OVER TURNBUCKLE BUCKLE 90° CORRECTLY TURNBUCKLE FASTENED TURNBUCKLE EYELET Step - 4b for 1950BT: As shown above, attach the safety straps to the turn- buckles on the on the aft wall of the cockpit.
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Sleeper Seat Adjustment Your boat may be equipped with adjustable sleeper seats. These seats can be adjusted fore and aft in the upright position. The seat bottoms of these models also adjust into backrests while the seat is in the lounge position. Operating Positions: To slide the seat forward: OPERATING POSITIONS...
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Removable Fishing Seats (1804PC and 1954CW) Your boat may feature one or two removable fishing seats. All fishing seats should be removed and stowed in a safe and secure area while underway or when trailering your boat. TYPICAL REMOVABLE FISHING SEAT REMOVABLE FISHING...
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS Canvas Top (Option) Installation CANVAS INSTALLATION (TYPICAL VIEW) Insert eye ends (A) of main bow (B) into deck hinges (C) and secure with pins (D). Unfold canvas top and snap front edge of top (E) to windshield frame. Close front zipper (F).
CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS CAUTION! Take down and securely stow the convertible top, side curtains and back cover before transporting your boat by road. Canvas Stowage Your boat may feature ventilated stowage space for the canvas top under either the canvas stowage cover or the aft sunlounge pad. CANVAS STOWAGE (TYPICAL VIEWS) STANDARD SEATING CANVAS...
BAYLINER CAPRI LIMITED WARRANTY AND ALLOW US AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESOLVE THE MATTER. We require that you return your boat, at your expense, to your selling dealer or, if necessary, to the Bayliner factory. You will be responsible for all transportation, haul-outs and other expenses incurred in returning the boat for warranty service.
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