C-Dory Marine TomCat 255 Pilothouse Page 3 Owner'S Manual Download

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Revised 8/21/2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORWARD ................................................................................................................................2

TOMCAT 255 PILOTHOUSE REGISTRATION PAGE..............................................................8

BOATING SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY. .......................................................9

Safety Precautions

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MODEL DESCRIPTION FOR 2007 C-DORY TOMCAT 255 PILOTHOUSE...........................10

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR 2007 C-DORY TOMCAT 255 PILOTHOUSE .......................13

DAILY INSPECTION & CHECKLIST.......................................................................................14

SAFE LOADING ......................................................................................................................14

BATTERY SWITCH .................................................................................................................15

Two Battery Systems

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WHAT IS A MARINE BATTERY?

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Servicing Batteries

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Charging your batteries

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BATTERY CHARGERS & 110 VOLT AC................................................................................17

GUEST 2621A Battery Charger

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GUEST 2621A Battery Charger

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WATER HEATER ....................................................................................................................20

GALVANIC ISOLATOR AND CHARGER ON WALL BY WATER HEATER..........................21

GALVANIC SERIES OF METALS IN SEA WATER................................................................22

Anodic or Least Nobel (Active)

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Cathodic or Most Nobel (Passive)

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (SEE APPENDIX C FOR WIRE DIAGRAMS)...............................23

Electrical Panel left of Steering Wheel

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Summary of Contents for TomCat 255 Pilothouse

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual TomCat 255 Pilothouse The information in this manual is based on the current model in production Parts and equipment may vary Built by C Dory Marine Inc Auburn WA...

Page 2: ...generous cabin space extra wide and comfortable sleeping accommodations highest quality construction and a host of other fine features not normally found in boats of comparable size This manual is int...

Page 3: ...55 PILOTHOUSE 13 DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 14 SAFE LOADING 14 BATTERY SWITCH 15 Two Battery Systems 16 WHAT IS A MARINE BATTERY 16 Servicing Batteries 17 Charging your batteries 17 BATTERY CHARGERS 1...

Page 4: ...ult Circuit Interrupter 120 Volt Receptacle GFCI 30 Shore Power Plug Port Side of Cabin 31 OUTBOARD MOTORS 32 PROPELLERS 32 STEERING SYSTEM SEE APPENDIX B 33 FUELING 34 FUEL SYSTEM 34 GAS FILL LOCATED...

Page 5: ...ILING COCKPIT DRAIN SYSTEM 44 SCUPPERS 44 WINDOWS 45 WINDOW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 45 DOORS 46 FABRICS 46 GELCOAT 47 Basic Maintenance of Gel Coat 47 Corrective Procedures for Gel Coat 47 PICTURE OF...

Page 6: ...ons the Dos and Don ts of Cleaning Your Stainless Steel Sink 57 OPENING FRONT CENTER WINDOW 58 SHOWER BOX ABS W HOT CONTROLS 59 DRYROLL FOR TOILET PAPER 60 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 60 Washdown Switch Hose C...

Page 7: ...Gallon 66 Weight of Salt Water Distance Speed 66 Clean Boating How To Do Your Part 67 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 67 The Law 67 Fueling Practices 67 Emissions Control 67 Bilge Maintenance and Oil Changes...

Page 8: ...te of Sale Registration for Warranty on the Trailer Vessel Registration Number Gel Coat Manufacturer COOK Color White Accent Deck 953WA441 Upholstery Sunbrella Color Canvas Sunbrella Color Dealer or B...

Page 9: ...d boating safety course Safety Precautions The lawyers would have us point out to you that you should NOT put your finger in an open flame and should NOT forget to untie the boat from the dock before...

Page 10: ...55 features Diamond Sea Glaze windows and doors like you find on the ocean going yachts Whether you are cruising fishing or diving with over 45 Square feet of cockpit space there is room to roam The 2...

Page 11: ...lated fish boxes with macerators provide plenty of room for the days catch They also serve well as additional cockpit storage The 255 Tomcat rides and corners smoothly without any roll It tracks strai...

Page 12: ...ull runs clean and dry with its limited bow spray being deflected by hard chines that run all the way forward In a turn wash along the sides is deflected by a step in the hull a few inches above the w...

Page 13: ...ore power 110V 30Amp with power cord and battery charger Fuel tank 2 75 Gallon Regular Gasoline 150 Gallons total Galley stove Butane Electric two burner stove Hand rails Heavy duty hand rails 1 S S t...

Page 14: ...on t forget to untie the boat and bring your fenders aboard before pulling away from the dock The forward deck hatch should be used with caution when under way If opened for ventilation make certain t...

Page 15: ...ried safely are largely up to the discretion of the boat s captain The Manufacturer s Load Guidelines are listed above If you have any questions about the safe loading of your boat please give your C...

Page 16: ...you have a battery charger installed if you are going to have a dual battery system WHAT IS A MARINE BATTERY The small boat Marine battery differs from an automotive battery only in the type of termin...

Page 17: ...re do you can be certain of being able to reconnect everything the way it was Never disconnect the battery from the motor when the motor is running The motor s electrical system may be severely damage...

Page 18: ...copied altered or distributed 18 Revised 8 21 2007 If a master shutoff switch is installed to disconnect the batteries the bilge pumps must be rewired around the switch so that the pumps can stay on...

Page 19: ...t Connection Studs for Hardwire Dimensions 9 84 x 9 60 x 2 92 Weight 10 8 Lbs Product Features Ignition Protected Short Circuit Protected Reverse Polarity Protected 3 Stage Switching Electronic Circui...

Page 20: ...ly Inner tanks made from Alcoa Alclad aluminum alloy Hold down brackets welded to inner tank UL 120 V models or CE 240 V models approved Temperature pressure relief valve Magnesium anodes available La...

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