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Page 3: ...in this document or from the use of information contained herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Bayliner reserves the right to make changes in the product design specifications and equi...

Page 4: ...trols Gauges Steering 31 Shift Throttle Controls 31 Power Trim Tilt 31 Trim Tabs 31 Gauges 32 Cleaning the Gauges 32 Gauge Fogging 32 Radio Transmission Interference 32 Fuel Gauge 32 Chapter 5 Navigat...

Page 5: ...Lights Care Maintenance 58 Interior Exterior Lights 58 Navigation Lights 58 Spotlight If Equipped 58 Chapter 11 Electrical System 12 Volt DC System 60 Batteries 60 Battery Switch 60 Battery Switch Po...

Page 6: ...alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored WARNING This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result...

Page 7: ...nty please contact your Bayliner dealer or call 360 435 8957 for a copy Dealer Service Your dealer is your key to service Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your boat Con...

Page 8: ...ether moored in saltwater or freshwater your boat will collect marine growth on its hull bottom This will detract from your boat s beauty greatly affect its performance and may damage the gel coat Per...

Page 9: ...in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your boat BEFORE starting or working on your engine...

Page 10: ...from the back deck or swim platform while the engine is running Teak surfing dragging or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving watercraft can be fatal DANGER DANGER PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD ALWAYS sec...

Page 11: ...ether BEFORE lifting WARNING PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER lift any boat using the cleats or the bow stern eyes WARNING PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMA...

Page 12: ...e fatal Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen The effects are cumulative Even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poiso...

Page 13: ...esent without the smell of exhaust fumes if exhaust fumes are detected on your boat take immediate action to dissipate these fumes Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning Get the person...

Page 14: ...ded adapter nipple between the man ifold and the elbow Clean inspect and confirm proper operation of the generator cooling water anti siphon valve if equipped CO Monitor Do not disconnect the CO monit...

Page 15: ...as Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning See Owner s Manual for information regarding carbon monoxide poisoning Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea headache di...

Page 16: ...Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat when engines or generators are running Move to fresh air if you fe...

Page 17: ...11 246 Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 2 Locations Exterior Views Hull Views...

Page 18: ...Chapter 2 Locations 246 Owner s Manual Supplement 12 Deck Views...

Page 19: ...246 Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 2 Locations 13 Helm MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE ACCESSORY OPTIONS NOTE TYPICAL HELM LAYOUT SHOWN ACTUAL LAYOUT...

Page 20: ...6 Owner s Manual Supplement 14 Component Locations 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlets 2 Total One is located at the helm One is located in the galley below the microwave 12 Volt DC Fuse Blocks Located under...

Page 21: ...hapter 2 Locations 15 110 Volt AC Master Panel Located in the galley Air Conditioner If Equipped Located under the aft dinette seat cushion Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock If Equipped Located...

Page 22: ...lement 16 Batteries Located in the port forward corner of the engine compartment Battery Charger Located on the port side of the engine compart ment on the forward wall Battery Switch Located inside t...

Page 23: ...ment Chapter 2 Locations 17 Bilge Pumps 2 Total The aft bilge pump is located in the engine compartment bilge The forward bilge pump is located under the middle cabin entry step Blower Switch Located...

Page 24: ...Owner s Manual Supplement 18 CO Monitor Located on the aft wall of the quarter berth Depth Finder Transducer Located in the engine compartment bilge Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting marked WATER Located...

Page 25: ...t Chapter 2 Locations 19 Freshwater Pump Located under the top cabin entry step Freshwater Pump Switch Located at the aft end of the galley Freshwater Tank Located under the quarter berth Access throu...

Page 26: ...r s Manual Supplement 20 Fuel Fill Deck Fitting marked GAS Located at the aft end of the starboard deck trail Fuel Tank Located in the engine compartment Holding Tank Located through the starboard wal...

Page 27: ...nk Pump out Deck Fit ting marked WASTE Located on the starboard deck trail Macerator Switches If Equipped Located below the shift throttle lever Macerator Overboard Discharge Seacock If Equipped Locat...

Page 28: ...lectric Seawater Intake Seacock Located under the bottom cabin entry step Navigation Lights Red and green lights on each side of the hardtop White all round light on top of the hardtop Seawater Washdo...

Page 29: ...r Washdown Intake Seacock If Equipped Located in the engine compartment bilge Seawater Washdown Pump If Equipped Located on the port side of the engine com partment on the transom wall Seawater Washdo...

Page 30: ...Locations 246 Owner s Manual Supplement 24 Shore Power Inlet s Located on the port side of the deck Sump Pump Box Located under the bottom cabin entry step Transom Shower Located for ward of the tran...

Page 31: ...2 Locations 25 Trim Tab Pump Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Located on the port side of the engine compartment on the transom wall Trim Tab Switches Located at the helm Trim Tilt Pump Located in the port...

Page 32: ...lement 26 Water Heater Located through the starboard wall hatch in the quarter berth Windlass Circuit Breaker If Equipped Located inside the storage hatch behind the passenger seat Windlass Foot Contr...

Page 33: ...Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engine NOTICE Engine Break in Procedure Starting the Engine Gear Shifting Stopping the Engine Fuel and Oil Recommendations Engine Storage Win...

Page 34: ...FLAME HAZARD It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling The fueling instructions in the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual...

Page 35: ...s that help prevent fungus or other buildup in your fuel tank Anti siphon Valve The anti siphon valve is a vital fuel system part If the fuel line ruptures this valve prevents the siphoning of fuel fr...

Page 36: ...in hose F through the bilge drain 6 Adjust the hose stop clamp G so that no more than 12 inches of hose including the oil drain plug can extend out of the bilge drain A 7 Clip the bilge plug s draw co...

Page 37: ...nd the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Power Trim Tilt The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shi...

Page 38: ...s may cause brief erratic readings on the tachometer This will not damage the tachometer gauge or affect its accuracy when not transmitting Fuel Gauge It is normal for the pointer on your fuel gauge t...

Page 39: ...ns concerning VHF radio usage Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors Have a trained technician calibrate your compass Make sure the technician gives you a deviation card which shows the corr...

Page 40: ...collision situations No single navigation aid including this radar should be relied upon as the ONLY method for navigating your boat WARNING he radar system is ONLY an aid to navigation It s accuracy...

Page 41: ...umps if bilge water rises above a preset level You can also turn On the bilge pumps using the switches at the helm The bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery Unless the battery is dead the bilg...

Page 42: ...mp motor with the slots on the housing d Press the pump motor into the housing while twisting clockwise 3 Check the reinstallation by trying to twist the fins counter clockwise without lifting the tab...

Page 43: ...sheet for cleaning and maintenance information 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...

Page 44: ...f the seawater washdown pump switch when you are done using the system FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD NEVER leave your boat unattended while using the seawater washdown system Any leak or break in this...

Page 45: ...reshwater filter often the filter is located on the freshwater pump If your boat is to be left unattended for a long period of time pump the freshwater tank dry to prevent stored water from becoming s...

Page 46: ...e side from filter 2 Open the faucet that is furthest away from the fresh water pump 3 Place the air nozzle against the end of the just removed water line and blow air through the system 4 When water...

Page 47: ...with water The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements Warranty replac...

Page 48: ...Leave the pressure relief and drain valves Open until you fit out your boat after storage WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110 volt AC master panel while the wa...

Page 49: ...after the water heater tank is completely filled with freshwater 6 Turn On the water heater breaker WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD Fill the water heater tank BEFORE turning On the water heater breaker on...

Page 50: ...rain water rises to a preset level the autofloat switch turns On the sump pump and the drain water is pumped overboard Sump Box Cleaning Periodically clean the sump box A filter and pump as follows 1...

Page 51: ...3 After use pump until the bowl is clean 4 Pump a few more times to clean the lines 5 If excess waste causes the water to rise in the bowl stop pumping until the water recedes Close the intake seacoc...

Page 52: ...t the side of tank Empty the holding tank at every opportunity The holding tank is plumbed to a fitting on the deck for dockside pump out Keep the intake seacock Closed while your boat is underway or...

Page 53: ...to pump waste directly overboard where regulations permit 1 Open the overboard discharge seacock 2 Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump 3 Stop running the macerator as soon...

Page 54: ...d out fol low the directions in the Seawater Systems section in Chapter 6 of this Supplement CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Dangerous carbon monoxide gas CO can be brought into your boat through the...

Page 55: ...with the windlass Before getting underway make sure the anchor is secured and the windlass circuit breaker is turned Off PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER lift your boat...

Page 56: ...quipment 246 Owner s Manual Supplement 50 Windlass Pre wiring If Equipped The hull is pre wired to support the instal lation of a windlass Contact your selling dealer for help with choosing and instal...

Page 57: ...top The jaw slides should not need to be adjusted If you decide to adjust the jaw slide positions get the correct measure ments from your selling dealer PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD Take down and...

Page 58: ...t E insert the aft curtain stud to the camper top s socket 4 Snap the top two forward side curtain snaps to the matching snaps inside the hardtop 5 Snap the side curtain snaps to the deck snaps 6 Fini...

Page 59: ...thods may remove the waterproof finish of the fabric and may also decrease the life of the polyester thread used in the canvas Reapply a water repellent treatment as needed Method 1 1 Add 1 8 cup 2 oz...

Page 60: ...wash the clear vinyl with soap and water 3 Rinse thoroughly to remove the soap 4 Before stowing the clear vinyl must be completely dry Air drying is best but you can also carefully dry the vinyl with...

Page 61: ...entertainment systems If applicable make sure the 110 volt AC breaker is turned On for the appliance or entertainment system you wish to use Refrigerator The refrigerator runs on 12 volt DC power unl...

Page 62: ...LWAYS keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in the galley area Do NOT use the stove while underway Any non cooking devices on or near your stove during use are potential fire hazards Do NOT touc...

Page 63: ...vertible Seats Beds Tables Dinette to Sleeping Berth Conversion 1 Remove the table A and the table leg B 2 Place the table A so that if fits securely on the edge lips at the front of the dinette seats...

Page 64: ...y be corroded clean the base and coat it with non conductive electrical lubricant Interior Exterior Lights The lights are powered by your boat s 12 volt DC system The battery switch must be turned On...

Page 65: ...cal devices or working on the electrical system 1 Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors a Do NOT start the engine do NOT turn On any electr...

Page 66: ...LIGHTS ENGINE ALTERNATOR POSITION 1 Battery 1 provides starting power Battery 1 provides power for accessories and lights Charges battery 1 POSITION 2 Battery 2 provides starting power Battery 2 prov...

Page 67: ...quipment may have secondary fuse protection at the unit or at the battery 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlets The outlets can be used with any 12 volt device which draws 10 amps or less Each 12 volt DC acces...

Page 68: ...re power and the battery charger circuit breaker on the 110 volt AC master panel is On The battery switch can be in any position during charging During battery charging you may use 12 volt accessories...

Page 69: ...e not available for your boat WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD Do NOT turn On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110 volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water The...

Page 70: ...turns On when you are connecting to shore power do NOT turn On the main breaker switches Instead IMMEDIATELY unplug the shore power cord ALWAYS from the dockside outlet first and alert marina managem...

Page 71: ...AC master panel 5 As needed turn On the individual component breakers on the 110 volt AC master panel Parallel Switch Only if Equipped with Dual Shore Power When only one dockside outlet is available...

Page 72: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 246 Owner s Manual Supplement 66 Electrical Routings 12 Volt DC Hull Harness...

Page 73: ...246 Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 11 Electrical System 67 12 Volt DC Deck Harnesses...

Page 74: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 246 Owner s Manual Supplement 68 Battery Cable Routings NEGATIVE POSITIVE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE RED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE YELLOW NOTES...

Page 75: ...246 Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 11 Electrical System 69 12 Volt DC Hardtop Harness 110 Volt AC Hull Harness...

Page 76: ...ber Engine Serial Number Oil Type SAE Quarts per Engine Filter Type Propeller Manufacturer Pitch Model Number Key Numbers Ignition Other Electronics Manufacturer Model Name Number Serial Number Manufa...

Page 77: ...uel Capacity Engine Type Number of Engines Distinguishing Features Distinguishing Features Operator of Boat Full Name Male or Female Age Health Address Address Phone FAX E mail Operator s Experience P...

Page 78: ...e Stopover 1 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 2 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 3 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover...

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Page 80: ...Part Number 1854251 Bayliner P O Box 9029 Everett WA 98206 360 435 5571...

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