Edgewater Networks 268 Center Console, Owner'S Manual

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Your EdgeWater 268CC 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 268CC is equipped with a removable boarding ladder mounted in the
motorwell area of the boat and there are important steps to remember for safe use 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 268CC 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 that 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 grease that is
consistent with engine manufacturer’s recommendations.
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.
12.2 Hull