Edgewater Networks 245CC, Owner Assistance Manual

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Your EdgeWater 245CC should have a minimum of 150 to 200 feet of ½” three strand nylon
line. If you routinely venture offshore, remember the 7 times depth rule. This may sound
like a lot but if your engine fails in 100 feet of water, maintaining your position will be very
important to being recovered.
11.2 Boarding Ladder
Your EdgeWater 245CC is equipped with a removable boarding ladder and there are important things to
remember for safe use and operation of this useful feature:
• Always shut down the engine if persons will be using the ladder. Do not just settle for the engine being
in neutral.
• Make sure the ladder has been properly stowed before getting underway.
11.3 Trim Tabs
The trim tabs on your EdgeWater 245CC can assist the captain in maintaining trim and level running
attitude. When used in conjunction with the engine trim, a great deal of flexibility is available to the
operator. On the EdgeWater hull, the tabs are most useful to affect lateral trim. The best results for
lateral trim are usually achieved by using only one tab. For example, if the boat is loaded heavier to the
port side, lowering the port trim tab will elevate that side and assist the boat in running trim and level.
This is important for seaworthiness and fuel consumption. A hull is usually more efficient when running
level and with the bow 3 to 5 degrees above level. Tabs can also be useful when running into a heavy
wind which is blowing from the side. If the boat tends to turn into the side blowing wind, elevating the
tab on the windward side will elevate that side and assist the boat in running level.
12/Seasonal Maintenance
12.1 Engine
Refer to your engine manual for any specific information pertaining to your engine. For the fuel system,
add a fuel stabilizer to a full fuel tank as per the stabilizer’s instructions. Run the engine for a
minimum of 10 minutes to allow the fuel stabilizer to reach the engine.
• Wax the engine exterior.
• Remove the engine cowl and spray the engine’s powerhead with a non-conductive lubricant spray. Do
not spray directly on joints that are lubricated with grease as some lubricant sprays may dissolve
grease.
• Grease all external zert fittings on the engine and steering system. Use a grease that is consistent with
engine manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Change the engine lower unit lubricant. This will remove contaminants that may have built up
throughout the boating season. This is also a good time to check for lower 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.