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Operation, Maintenance &

Warranty Manual

Fountain Express Cruisers 2005-06

Operation, Maintenance &

Warranty Manual

Fountain Express Cruisers 2005-06

Summary of Contents for Express Cruiser 2005

Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance Warranty Manual Fountain Express Cruisers 2005 06 Operation Maintenance Warranty Manual Fountain Express Cruisers 2005 06...

Page 2: ...__________________ Record Your Engine Drive Models Information Here Engine Model ___________________________________ Drive Model ____________________________________ Engine Serial Number s ___________...

Page 3: ...a great deal of personal pride in our boats and I would like to personally welcome you to the growing family of Fountain Powerboat owners This vessel has been delivered to you with confidence and it...

Page 4: ...and Spare Items 27 Pre boating Checks 28 Fueling and Fuel Systems 31 Hull Technology 33 Starting and Driving Gauges and Instruments Controls 43 Electrical Systems and Optional Equipment 49 Appearance...

Page 5: ...E TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER EXCEPT WITH THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDENT OF FOUNTAIN POWERBOATS INC THE CUSTOMER IS ADVISED TO DEMAND A COPY OF THIS WRITTEN CONSENT BEFORE RELYING ON...

Page 6: ...Fountain boats No other warranties are given beyond those set forth herein Please Note In the event that a boat is on loan has been leased rent ed or continually used as a demo the warranty will begin...

Page 7: ...e of any type or modification of the boat in any way other than upon express instruction by Fountain 3 Failure to perform periodic maintenance in accordance with Fountain recommendations 4 Damage caus...

Page 8: ...ipt of the express limited transferable warranty card a Fountain representative will be contacting you to determine where your boat shall be serviced should the need arise 2 You will then be assigned...

Page 9: ...MENT AS THE SOLE MEANS OF RECOVERY IN THE CASE OF BREACH Exclusion or limitation of damages Fountain will not be liable a for personal injury or property damage except personal injury or property dama...

Page 10: ...RTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 1 Read the owners manual and watch the owner s video prior to operat ing the boat to understand and comply with systems and safety rules 2 Always check your gas gauge...

Page 11: ...ires substan tially different trim as shown in the owner s video manual Usually as the water gets rougher the tabs will need to go down and the drives will need to go in 13 Always operate the blowers...

Page 12: ...bility or the capabilities of the boat 29 Always check oil and fluids after use See engine manual for fluids and fluid levels 30 Passenger safety is the boat owner operators responsibility Stop the en...

Page 13: ...proper trimming of the drives and trim tabs for all sea conditions The customer acknowledges that he she has been informed of all potential hazards which can occur while boating The customer also ackn...

Page 14: ...w windlass Anchor locker Automatic Fire Suppression System Batteries 2 w switches custom heavy duty mounting brackets and battery charger 30 AMP Bilge Pumps 2 1200 GPH Bilge Blowers 2 Bimini w front s...

Page 15: ...rglass vacu flush stand up w shower Horns electric Hot water heater 6 gallons Navigation lights Positive lift hull twin step Generation III Radar arch w cockpit lighting Reading lights in forward and...

Page 16: ...ts Integrated Anchor locker Anchor custom polished stainless steel integrated w windlass Arch Radar forward facing Automatic fire suppression system Batteries 4 w switches Battery Charger 30 Amp Batte...

Page 17: ...position w stainless steel pickups 457 gallons total capacity Fuel vapor detector Galley sink Gauges Livorsi GPS Speedometer Generator 6 5 KW Generator diesel 7 6 KW for diesel boats only Head enclose...

Page 18: ...m Table in cabin removable TV plasma w DVD player 2 Transom shower hot cold Trim tabs heavy duty Trim indicators mechanical and trim switches on dash for both drives and tabs Vac u flush head 2 w dock...

Page 19: ...0M9059XX Stbd Serial 0M9056XX OUTDRIVES BRAVO 1 XR Ratio 1 5 1 Prop 2 32 MERC 0W2151XX Stbd Serial 0W2149XX TRANSOM PLATES BRAVO 1 XR X Dimension 27 1 2 X 19 1 2 Port Serial 0W1500XX Stbd Serial 0W150...

Page 20: ...ue to the weight of the engine s and running gear Incorrect hull support can have serious negative effects on the running surface of the boat by introducing either hook or rocker damage to the strakes...

Page 21: ...Quick Reference Drawing 17 38 Express Cruiser...

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Page 26: ...Quick Reference Drawing 22 48 Express Cruiser...

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Page 31: ...Screws Nuts Etc Grease Gun and Oils Safety Equipment Fire Extinguishers Type ABC Personal Flotation Devices Life jackets 1 per person Throwable Flotation Device Signaling Device Ships Bell or Horn VH...

Page 32: ...or leaking fluids oil and coolant or steering fluid Find the source of any leak and repair as necessary a Check drive and tab pump fluid levels fill as neces sary a Check engine fluid levels crankcase...

Page 33: ...Y RESULT IN THE BOAT SINKING Note 48 Express Cruisers are not equipped with removable drain plugs Now you can safely launch your vessel and tie it to the dock Perform the following in water checks pri...

Page 34: ...ns and tank surfaces Use only USCG approved fuel hoses Before fueling shut down engines and auxiliary equipment and all electrical equipment Also close hatches and doors on board Do not allow equipmen...

Page 35: ...et the boat air out as necessary to eliminate any fuel vapors a Open desired valve s for tank s you wish to run Check bilge by smell for leaks or fumes Turn off valve s if any leaks are present repair...

Page 36: ...Fuel is a dangerous explosion and fire hazard No smoking or sparks during fueling operations Warning Do not start engine s turn on batteries or electrical devices if fuel leaks or fumes are present 32...

Page 37: ...CH FASTER AT HIGHER RATES OF SPEED AND LARGER BOATS SIMPLY CARRY MORE ENERGY ONCE IN MOTION INCORRECT TRIM SETTINGS OR IRRATIC TURNING MANEU VERS WHILE STILL DANGEROUS AT SLOW SPEEDS CAN BE DISASTROUS...

Page 38: ...ICAL RUN NING SURFACE NO LIFT TABS OR DRIVES TRAILING EDGE ABOVE THEORETICAL RUNNING SURFACE BOW LIFT TRANSOM DOWN KEY TECHNOLOGY POINTS STEPS CHANGE THE ANGLE OF ATTACK CHANGING PERCEIVED NEUTRAL TRI...

Page 39: ...ACT WITH WATER CREATES ADHESION A TRADITIONAL V BOTTOM BOAT REQUIRES A GREAT DEAL OF POSITIVE TRIM TO AFFECT A MODERATE RELEASE OF HULL CONTACT WITH THE WATER POSITIVE TRIM USES HORSEPOWER TO CARRY TH...

Page 40: ...TO THE KEEL THE PAD KEEL IS A 12 15 PLATFORM AT A LOWER DEAD RISE ANGLE THAN THE HULL THE PAD KEEL PROVIDES THE ULTIMATE RUNNING SURFACE FOR THE KEEL AT EXTREEM SPEEDS PROVIDING INCREASED STABILITY A...

Page 41: ...AIRIATED WATER FLOW TO THE STERNDRIVES AT LOWER OPERATIONAL SPEEDS AS THE BOAT MOVES FORWARD THE DISPLACEMENT OF THE HULL CAUSES WATER TO FLOW BACK AND UP FROM THE TRANSOM OVER THE STERNDRIVES AS THE...

Page 42: ...EED TURNS EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES REDUCE THROTTLES TO ALLOW FOR ACCELLERATION IF NEEDED REDUCE DRIVES TO NO LESS THAN NEUTRAL TYPICALLY 3 LOWER TABS TO 4 4 DEPENDING ON WATER CONDITIONS MAINTAIN MAXIMUM...

Page 43: ...ACT WITH THE WATER PRIOR TO TURNING NEGATIVE TRIM WHILE TURNING A STEP BOTTOM BOAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE AND VIOLENT SPIN OUTS NEUTRAL TRIM WHEN THE BOAT IS TRIMMED IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION PRESSURE AND THE...

Page 44: ...D WITH CONTINUED NEGATIVE TRIM THE TURNING FULCRUM MOVES FORWARD OF THE CG Thrust Angle CG FULCRUM NEGATIVE TRIM EFFECT CONTINUED NEGATIVE TRIM WILL ULTIMATELY MOVE THE MAJORITY OF THE HULL CONTACT PR...

Page 45: ...ANGLE IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CHANGE THE PRESSURE ON THE STERN SECTION OF THE BOAT CAUSING A LOSS OF ADHESION AND CREATING AN UNSTABLE CONDITION THAT IS EXAGGERATED DRAMATICALLY WHEN TURNING WITH THE FULC...

Page 46: ...NING IF YOU LOOSE THE HORIZON YOU ARE LIKELY TRIMMED TOO HIGH USE COMMON SENSE DISCRETION NEVER MAKE ABRUPT MANEUVERS OR TRIM CHANGES FEEL CLOSELY FOR ANY INDICATION OF LOSS OF TRACTION IN A TURN IMME...

Page 47: ...ant Flip on blower switch red indicator light will illuminate Blowers are running Run blowers for at least five 5 minutes before starting engines Diesel powered boats may or may not have engine compar...

Page 48: ...light will stay on until key switch is turned off With the keys in this position engines cold the only gauges that should indicate are the fuel and volt gauges Turn key s to the full right start posi...

Page 49: ...tem Optional Equipment section Pilot helm bolster and passenger bolster have rocker switch activat ed drop out seat bottoms for stand up or sit down operation Adjust these as necessary for a comfortab...

Page 50: ...to riding on the water s sur face As the boat planes off use the rocker switches to bring the drives out to the neutral position defined as the propeller shaft parallel to the running surface typical...

Page 51: ...work the running engine Call for help or tow in if necessary While under way it is necessary to frequently check the instrumenta tion for any possible sign of trouble Instrumentation Tachometer The ta...

Page 52: ...edle deflection caused by metal compo nents or the use of electrical equipment on your boat Keep a log on engine hours for timely service and maintenance to keep your Fountain running strong and to pr...

Page 53: ...ry useful and are recommended for easy navigation and trip plotting VHF radio is the communication used by marine and aircraft and is very useful for emergency ship to ship or ship to shore communicat...

Page 54: ...s that do not have dock side power available Power is controlled by a master AC panel in the cabin with breakers and volt meters It is important to understand the operation of this system when switchi...

Page 55: ...reaker to utilize generator power A safety cover is provided over the switches that direct power to the panel to prevent both shore power and generator power from being used simultaneously For shore p...

Page 56: ...from 240V to 120V Additionally since the system is 240V there is no transfer switch to power both banks of the AC panel The panel has an integrated master switch to determine ship or shore power It al...

Page 57: ...k up the boat side o the cable first then connect the cable to the dock side power outlet to prevent to possibility of dropping a hot cord into the water After connecting the shore power cord turn on...

Page 58: ...OND FWD The air conditioner thermostat display will come on Press the up or down arrows to adjust the temperature Toilet and Sanitation Fountain Cruisers are equipped with a Vacu flush head a macerato...

Page 59: ...ding tanks in the engine compart ment The tanks one on the port side and one on the stbd side must be emptied when they become full Overboard Discharge Operation 1 Turn the Y valve to the overboard po...

Page 60: ...ing location Note Use an approved hose for filling a potable water tank in any vessel When using the water supply provided at the docks there is no need to turn on the FRESHWATER PUMP breaker The wate...

Page 61: ...d Check with the local laws in your area prior to operating your boat It is also recommended by many engine manufacturers to not use a switchable exhaust system at higher speeds due to potential engin...

Page 62: ...ing Make sure that the garden hose is not kinked or turned off during the flushing procedure Failure to do so will result in engine overheating and possible damage Run only one engine at a time using...

Page 63: ...flush valve to the run position as described above Failure to do so will result in damage to the water pump and may cause severe engine damage Remove the garden hose from the fitting and re cap the fi...

Page 64: ...to VIDEO 1 Insert DVD disc and press PLAY Windlass Anchor Turn on the WINDLASS breaker on the AC Main Panel Go to the bow and unlatch the windlass Use the foot pedal on the deck or the switch at the...

Page 65: ...side transom and one on the starboard transom These pumps water puppies remove the excess low level water in the engine compartment that the regular bilge pumps cannot access Water is routed from the...

Page 66: ...r faded or scratched surfaces the re wax Use a gel coat repair kit for any chips or gouges Finish polish and re wax Stainless fittings can be wiped clean Hand rub metal polish and wax Powder coated fi...

Page 67: ...eaned with a scrub brush using soap and water then rinse well Dashboard Wipe well with a damp cloth and dry with a terry towel Do not flood dash with hose water Light spray is ok Do not use chemicals...

Page 68: ...onents in the engine compartment with water Be aware of local laws regarding discharge of oily or greasy water from the bilge while cleaning It is unlawful to discharge oil into the water per federal...

Page 69: ...the drain plugs Remove drain plugs when stored on the trailer We recommend the use of a dehumidifier in the cabin to prevent moisture damage while storing the boat in moist climates Always winterize...

Page 70: ...icular engine or generator per the manufacturers manuals Do not overfill Filling caps are labeled Change oil and filters as recommended Check stern drive lubrication inboard applications Check level o...

Page 71: ...m Tab Pumps Inboard drive pumps are typically the upper pumps on the engine compartment panel on the back seat bulkhead The drive trim oil level has to be checked with the drive s all the way in the I...

Page 72: ...r is present on the tanks Check the connections at the forward portion of the tanks by removing the foot wells or side panes to gain access to the fill vent lines and fittings If water is found consul...

Page 73: ...n when working with bat teries Keep batteries clear of flames or sparks Pull off battery caps unless battery is a maintenance free sealed battery and check the electrolyte level Fill each hole to the...

Page 74: ...e shafts with the recommended grease This will keep the pro pellers from seizing to the shaft allowing for easy removal After each use wash the propellers along with the boat and spray them with a coa...

Page 75: ...ravel gear and more Fountain offers custom poker run safety vests in both inflatable and traditional styles Both feature the Fountain logo and can even be custom ordered in colors to match your boat s...

Page 76: ...boat fishboat or cruiser Nobody knows your boat better than the factory and we are committed to ensuring that your boat maintains it s ultimate appearance value and performance With everything from co...

Page 77: ...show your friends the transom of your boat in the next poker run or fishing tournament as you pull away with new power Fountain s Service Department is your one stop shop for all of your Fountain Powe...

Page 78: ...ion found in bulb sockets or wires and terminals can be removed by cleaning with a brush Reassemble and spray with a corrosion inhibitor Replace any blown fuses or bad bulbs If fuses or breakers keep...

Page 79: ...ndicate a bad battery a draw on the battery causing it to lose power charging system problem preventing the battery from being charged while under way or shore power charger problem prevent ing the ba...

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Page 91: ...PATE IN AN APPROVED UNITED STATES COAST GUARD BOATING COURSE AND THAT ALL BOATERS OBSERVE SAFE BOATING PRACTICES INCLUDING BOAT HANDLING SYSTEMS OPERATION NAVIGATION AND MAINTENANCE PLEASE BE SURE TO...

Page 92: ...Fountain Powerboats Inc P O Drawer 457 Washington NC 27889 252 975 2000 www fountainpowerboats com ASE Symbol FPB...

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