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Dear EdgeWater 225 Express Owner:

Congratulations on purchasing one of the finest small boats ever built.  It has been constructed with care

from the finest available materials.  At EdgeWater we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship that

goes  into  each  boat,  large  or  small.    We  believe  you’ll  have  many  years  of  enjoyment  from  your  new

EdgeWater and thank you for entrusting your leisure time to one of our fine products.

This manual has been assembled to help you learn more about your new boat and increase your enjoy-

ment of it.  Your EdgeWater has been built for a “Lifetime on the Water”.

Boat safe and boat smart, we wish you many years of boating pleasure.

Sincerely,

Peter Truslow

President

EdgeWater Powerboats

Summary of Contents for 225 Express

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Page 5: ...ch boat large or small We believe you ll have many years of enjoyment from your new EdgeWater and thank you for entrusting your leisure time to one of our fine products This manual has been assembled to help you learn more about your new boat and increase your enjoy ment of it Your EdgeWater has been built for a Lifetime on the Water Boat safe and boat smart we wish you many years of boating pleas...

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Page 7: ...Office Dealer Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax Purchase Date Engine Make Model Delivery Date Engine Serial Hull Number DMA Ignition Key Dougherty Marine Partnership d b a EdgeWater Powerboats reserves the right to make alterations in the standard and optional equipment without incurring obligation to those boats already having been built Every effort has been made to ensure that the informati...

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Page 9: ...t uel Syst uel System em em em em 2 2 2 2 21 1 1 1 1 4 1 General 21 4 2 Fuel Fill 21 4 3 Fuel Vent 21 4 4 Fueling 21 4 5 Fuel System Maintenance 22 4 6 Fuel Filters 22 Chapt Chapt Chapt Chapt Chapter 5 Electrical Syst er 5 Electrical Syst er 5 Electrical Syst er 5 Electrical Syst er 5 Electrical System em em em em 23 23 23 23 23 5 1 General 23 5 2 Accessory Panel Switches 23 5 3 Electrical System ...

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Page 11: ... Boat 36 9 9 Launching Your Boat 37 9 10 Retrieving Your Boat 37 Chapt Chapt Chapt Chapt Chapter 1 er 1 er 1 er 1 er 10 R 0 R 0 R 0 R 0 Routine Maint outine Maint outine Maint outine Maint outine Maintenance enance enance enance enance 39 39 39 39 39 10 1 Exterior Hull and Deck 39 10 2 Engine 40 Chapt Chapt Chapt Chapt Chapter 1 er 1 er 1 er 1 er 11 Ext 1 Ext 1 Ext 1 Ext 1 Exterior Eq erior Eq eri...

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Page 13: ...h a formal report being made within 48 hours If there is damage of more than 500 or if the boat is completely lost a formal report must be made within 10 days A Boating Accident Report form is located in the back of this manual and if you need additional information you may obtain it by calling the Boating Safety Hotline 800 368 5647 Education Whether or not you are an experienced boater attending...

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Page 15: ...as possible 2 3 Engine Thr 2 3 Engine Thr 2 3 Engine Thr 2 3 Engine Thr 2 3 Engine Throttle and Shift Contr ottle and Shift Contr ottle and Shift Contr ottle and Shift Contr ottle and Shift Controls ols ols ols ols Refer to the engine manual supplied with your engine for specific information on your controls The ones depicted are those supplied by Yamaha The EdgeWater 225 EX is equiped with a sing...

Page 16: ...idental starting with a gear engaged The adjustment of this device should be done only by a certified technician If the engine will not start in neutral a slight movement of the control may be necessary to locate the actual neutral position of the neutral safety switch Engine Stop Switch This device in designed to prevent the operator falling overboard while the engine remains running The engine s...

Page 17: ...t to adjustment engine controls unless you are very familiar with their function operation and adjustment Failure to properly adjust the system components can adversely affect your boat s performance and safety Misadjustment can also cause severe control engine or lower unit damage Please return all warranty cards for boat engine and other related items This will assist you in the event you have a...

Page 18: ...EdgeWater and Yamaha have selected the propellerwhich provides the best overall performance and economy Higher than average loads with a full tank of fuel presence of bottom paint or a dirty bottom and other factors may prevent optimum performance with the factory supplied propeller Changing a propeller size to compensate for other factors is the owner s perogative 3 4 Engine Power T 3 4 Engine Po...

Page 19: ...er can be used to better understand the performance of your engine and your EdgeWater 225 EX By monitoring your tachometer as you operate your EdgeWater you will find RPM ranges that work better in certain sea and load conditions Careful monitoring of the tachometer operation may provide an early indication of difficulty before it becomes irreversible Speedometer The speedometer indicates the boat...

Page 20: ...sition relative to magnetic north For accuracy your compass may need to be adjusted to take into account specifics of your boat and geographic location Please refer to the material provided with your compass for compensation Instrument Maintenance Your instrument faces should be periodically cleaned to keep them free of salt and atmospheric debris The ignition switches should be periodically spray...

Page 21: ...nt This vent is located on the portside of the boat on the hull This vent allows air to escape from the tank and thus allows fuel to enter Make sure this vent is kept free from debris 4 4 Fueling 4 4 Fueling 4 4 Fueling 4 4 Fueling 4 4 Fueling Your EdgeWater 225 EX is equipped with a 125 gallon built in fuel tank Before fueling you should follow these procedures Make sure the boat is securely moor...

Page 22: ...k of fuel to prevent fuel deterioration and damage to the fuel system 4 6 Fuel Filters 4 6 Fuel Filters 4 6 Fuel Filters 4 6 Fuel Filters 4 6 Fuel Filters A fuel filter is installed in the transom area of your EdgeWater 225 EX This is a fuel water separator type of filter and is designed to prevent water from entering your engine The fuel filter element is a spin off type element At a minimum this...

Page 23: ...e OFF position NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE Current is supplied to the automatic float switch and the bilge pump even when the battery selector switch is in the OFF position Avoid running the selector in the both position as the weak battery will drain the charged battery leaving you with two weak batteries Instead start the engine using the charged battery Once the engine is running turn the batt...

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Page 25: ...ewell Too much and it will be more than the drain can handle too little and the water will not get the proper circulation The valve should be turned counterclockwise to open and clockwise to close There is a standpipe and strainer installed in the livewell drain to regulate the height of the water level The livewell drains through a hose connected to a thru hull fitting in the transom To completel...

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Page 27: ...midship drain located forward of the seating area This exits thru the starboard side of the hull These drains should be checked periodically to make sure they are clear running and free from debris When washing the boat down after use use a hose nozzle with a high pressure stream to make sure they are free flowing 7 4 T 7 4 T 7 4 T 7 4 T 7 4 Transom Bilge ransom Bilge ransom Bilge ransom Bilge ran...

Page 28: ...f the water level The livewell drains through a hose connected to a thru hull fitting in the transom To completely drain the livewell remove the standpipe and allow the water to drain overboard A diagram of the raw water system is included in the Appendix 7 6 T 7 6 T 7 6 T 7 6 T 7 6 T T T T T Top Drain op Drain op Drain op Drain op Drain optional T optional T optional T optional T optional T T T T...

Page 29: ...please check with the U S Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1 800 368 5647 for a specific answer Pyr Pyr Pyr Pyr Pyro o o o ot t t t technic Visual Distress Signals echnic Visual Distress Signals echnic Visual Distress Signals echnic Visual Distress Signals echnic Visual Distress Signals These must be U S Coast Guard approved be in a serviceable condition and be readily accessible They each ha...

Page 30: ...keys Binoculars Tow line This should be a minimum of 50 long with at least one size increase over the boat s mooring lines Day Night visual distress signals Local charts and compass Properly sized anchor and line Fenders of the proper size Always carry water even for a 10 minute cruise 8 3 Suggested Safety Equipment Offshor 8 3 Suggested Safety Equipment Offshor 8 3 Suggested Safety Equipment Offs...

Page 31: ...itions Do Not Overload your boat Before Starting the Engine Determine if the trip can be safely made by checking the weather Are all the proper boat and personal documents on board Check operational equipment such as running lights and horns to make sure they are on board and operable Make sure there are enough provisions for the cruise Leave a float plan with someone who can notify authorities in...

Page 32: ...ne manufacturer s break in recommendations This will assure proper break in and reduce the possibility of engine problems 9 2 Basic Rules of the Road 9 2 Basic Rules of the Road 9 2 Basic Rules of the Road 9 2 Basic Rules of the Road 9 2 Basic Rules of the Road The following is not intended to be a comprehensive course in seamanship and rules of the road but instead an introduction It is strongly ...

Page 33: ...down This will bring the boat up on plane more quickly and easily Give the engine sufficient throttle to bring it to plane briskly then back down to the cruising speed of your choice based on the sea conditions and your planned activity After coming on plane raise the trim to a point where the engine is level with or slightly above the plane of the water This is usually with the bow at about 3o to...

Page 34: ...n law of the sea that one boater will aid another in time of distress The 1971 Boating Safety Act grants protection to those assisting others at sea as Good Samaritans and absolves them of civil liability rising from the aid being provided When being towed it is best to have a line passed from the tow boat to the one being towed assuming the towing boat has a line of adequate size and length The t...

Page 35: ...ring the boat to a safe controlled stop Never approach a dock on plane Even after reducing engine speed the wake will push the boat uncontrollably into the dock 9 7 After Operation 9 7 After Operation 9 7 After Operation 9 7 After Operation 9 7 After Operation Refill the fuel tank and engine oil if yours is a two cycle engine A full fuel tank is less subject to condensation and therefore less fuel...

Page 36: ... can see the trailer s movement without the boat Also your vision will not be impaired by the boat s presence When going forward remember that your trailer turns inside the tow vehicle therefore the tow vehicle must start the turn slightly later than without the trailer This allow the trailer to turn inside the tow vehicle radius without leaving the roadway When backing remember the bottom of the ...

Page 37: ...es two persons Drop someone off to back the trailer into the water or do it yourself If doing it yourself make sure you make it easy and safe to exit the boat after it is loaded onto the trailer Back the trailer into the water until the bunks are completely submerged or until the middle roller is just touching the water This depth should provide enough to float the boat until the last minute and y...

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Page 39: ... be kept in freshwater or saltwater for an extended period a proper barrier coat and bottom paint must be applied DO NOT WAX non skid areas It could make them slippery and increase the possibility of injury Stainless Steel Hardware The stainless steel hardware of your boat should be cleaned and washed after each boat use especially in salt or polluted water While it is stainless it is not stain pr...

Page 40: ... If the engine does not have a built in flush device one may be purchased to fit To flush the engine after connecting a water hose to the proper connection turn on the water Put the engine control in the idle position and crank the engine Only let it run a couple of minutes The gear case is water cooled and is not designed to run out of the water for extended periods Do not crank the engine withou...

Page 41: ...of this useful feature Always shut down the engine if persons will be using the platform Do not just settle for the engine being in neutral Make sure the folding ladder portion has been properly stowed before getting underway 11 3 T 11 3 T 11 3 T 11 3 T 11 3 Trim T rim T rim T rim T rim Tabs abs abs abs abs The trim tabs on the EdgeWater 225EX can assist the captain in maintaining trim and level r...

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Page 43: ...wer unit seal problems If there is a leak have it repaired by your dealer Remove the propeller and grease the propeller shaft Inspect the shaft and propeller for unusual wear or signs of deterioration 12 2 Hull 12 2 Hull 12 2 Hull 12 2 Hull 12 2 Hull Wax the entire boat The hull will maintain its factory delivered luster much longer if waxed at least once a season The inside of the boat which is s...

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Page 46: ...225 Express Switch Panel rear view ...

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Page 48: ...Drain System Fuel Water Seperator Primer Bulb Fuel Tank Fuel Vent inHullside Fuel Fill InspectionPlates Fuel Fill Hose Fuel Vent Hose Fuel Pickup Sender Fuel System ...

Page 49: ...4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 Hydraulic Steering System Electrical Harness Chase Tube Secondary Chase Tube S Water F Water Fill Water Tank Water Tank Sump removing potti box in Plumbing Electrical ...

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