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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Dimensions and Tank Capacities Engine Layout View Engine Room Ventilation System Dealer Service Fuel System Warranty Information 16 Diagram Boating Experience 17 Fuel Fill and Vent 17 Fuel Filters Engine &...
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Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Chapter 12: Electrical System Cleats and Tow Eyes 12-Volt DC System 36 Batteries 36 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Chapter 8: Appliances & 36 Battery Switch Entertainment Systems 36 Battery Switch Positions 37 Alternator Refrigerator 37 Battery Charger Alcohol/Electric Stove (If Equipped) 37 12-Volt Accessory Outlet Audio &...
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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! 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Boating Experience WARNING! CONTROL HAZARD! 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.
2859 Classic Cruiser • 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! 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Special Care For Moored Boats NOTICE • To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoat blistering on moored boats, apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint.
2859 Classic Cruiser • 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! 2859 Classic Cruiser • 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- ing device when boat is moored in a confined space.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 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 1: Welcome Aboard! 2859 Classic Cruiser • 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 &...
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Boat Lifting WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lift slings may slip on the hull. Avoid serious injury or death by securing the slings together before lifting.
Chapter 2: Locations 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Component Locations 12-Volt Accessory Outlet: At the helm on the dash panel. Air Conditioner Seawater Pickup Seacock: Under the salon floor. Access is through the center floor hatch. Air Conditioner Unit: In the aft V-berth bunk storage.
2859 Classic Cruiser • 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.
Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 2859 Classic Cruiser • 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.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel Fill and Vent • The fuel fill fitting is marked “GAS”. • The fuel tank vent is located below the fuel fill. • If you experience difficulty filling the fuel tank, check to see if the fuel fill hose or vent hose is kinked or col- lapsed.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 4: Controls Steering • This boat features a power assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. • Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir every time you use your boat. • Boat steering is not self-centering.
Chapter 4: Controls 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Trim Tabs WARNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control! • Do not allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them. • Do not use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe handling characteristics.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment The owner’s packet contains manuals for all navigation & communication equipment installed on your boat. Thor- oughly read and understand these manuals before using these systems for the first time and observe the following: VHF Radio (If Equipped) Your boat may include a VHF (Very High Frequency) radio.
2859 Classic Cruiser • 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. FORWARD ENGINE COMPARTMENT...
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pump Testing Bilge pumps are critical to the safety of your boat. Check the bilge pumps often to make sure they are working. Individually test each pump as follows: BILGE PUMP 1.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Seawater Systems Seacocks CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Before using a seawater pickup system, make sure that the system’s seacock is in the OPEN position before the system is started and keep the seacock Open until the system is shut Off.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System WARNING! • Only use safe drinking (potable) water in your boat’s freshwater system. • Only use a sanitary drinking water hose to fill the water tank or connect to city water.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Observe the following about the freshwater system: • Turn Off the water pump when the boat is not in use or the water tank is empty. • Inspect and clean the water filter often (located on the water pump).
2859 Classic Cruiser • 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. Sink Drains Gray water (water from the sinks) is gravity drained overboard.
Chapter 6: Plumbing 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Marine Head with Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. OVERBOARD DISCHARGE BALL VALVE MARINE HOLDING TANK HEAD VENT HOSE...
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats and Tow Eyes WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER lift the boat using the bow and stern eyes or the cleats. Carefully read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual before towing anything behind the boat...
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. All appliances installed on your boat come with their own manuals. These manuals contain detailed instructions and important safeguards.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Alcohol/Electric Stove (If Equipped) 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.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables Dinette/Mid Berth The dinette table can be removed and the dinette area can be converted into a berth. 1. Lift the table (A) and remove the table leg (B).
2859 Classic Cruiser • 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.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 11: Heating & Air Conditioning Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into the boat through the air conditioning system. CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seacock must be OPENED before turning on the air conditioner...
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 12: 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 12: Electrical System 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 12-Volt DC System Batteries The batteries supply electricity for lights, accessories, engine and generator (if equipped) starting. The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, provides battery, care and maintenance instructions.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 12: Electrical System Alternator The engine alternator will keep the batteries properly charged when running at cruising speeds. Battery Charger CAUTION! ENGINE & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER run the boat’s engine and the battery charger at the same time.
Chapter 12: Electrical System 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 120-Volt AC System CAUTION! WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • DO NOT turn On the water heater AC panel electrical circuit until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 12: Electrical System Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors. • Before connecting or disconnecting the shore power cord to your boat, make sure all break- ers and switches on the AC master panel are turned OFF.
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Chapter 12: Electrical System 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement NOTICE Some dockside installations may be rated less than 30 amps, therefore, you may need to pur- chase lower amp adapters. Whenever a lower amp adapter is used, however, there will be a cor- responding drop in supplied power from the dockside system.
2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 12: Electrical System Connecting To Shore Power NOTES: SINGLE INLET IS STANDARD DUAL INLETS IF EQUIPPED SHORE POWER INLET(S) WITH AIR CONDITIONER TYPICAL SHORE POWER INLET DUAL SHORE POWER AC PANEL (IF EQUIPPED)
Chapter 12: Electrical System 2859 Classic Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement 1. Review all hazard information at the beginning of this section, Shore Power. 2. Turn Off all breakers and switches on the AC master panel. 3. Attach the shore power cord to the boat inlet first then to the dockside outlet.
2859 Classic 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...
2859 Classic 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.
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2859 Classic Cruiser • 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 or no) Departure Date Departure Time Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No)
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