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2270 CENTER CONSOLE

OWNER’S MANUAL

FISHING BOATS

3901 St. Lucie Blvd.

Ft. Pierce, Florida 34946

Print Date 12/98

Summary of Contents for 2270 CENTER CONSOLE

Page 1: ...2270 CENTER CONSOLE 2270 CENTER CONSOLE OWNER S MANUAL FISHING BOATS 3901 St Lucie Blvd Ft Pierce Florida34946 Print Date 12 98 ...

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Page 3: ...When I started this company my goal was to provide you our customer with the finest quality boat available Everything we have achieved since that time has been with the same goal in mind The information in this owner s manual has been assembled to assist you with obtaining maximum enjoyment with your Pursuit Please read this manual completely and always operate your boat safely and courteously Tha...

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Page 5: ...NAL INJURY OR DEATH HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow with starboard being to your right and port to your left A glossary of boating terms is included IMPORTANT NOTE Your boat uses internal combustion engines and flammable fuel Every precaution ...

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Page 7: ...AKE MODEL STARBOARD SERIAL PROPELLER S MAKE MODEL STARBOARD SERIAL MAKE DIAMETER PITCH PORT SERIAL RATIO ENGINE S BLADES OTHER BOAT Pursuit Fishing Boats reserves the right to make changes and improvements in equipment design and vendored equipment items at any time without notification Please fill out the following information section and leave it in your Pursuit 2270 Center Console Owner s Manua...

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Page 9: ...NT All boat manufacturers are required by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 to notify first time ownersintheeventanydefectisdiscovered whichcreatesasubstantialriskofpersonalinjuryto the public It is essential that we have your warranty registration card complete with your nameandmailingaddressinourfilessothatwecancomplywiththelawifitshouldbecome necessary Product Changes Pursuit is committed to ...

Page 10: ...edPursuitdealer Shouldaproblemdevelop that is related to faulty workmanship or materials as stated in the Limited Warranty you should contact your Pursuit dealer to arrange for the necessary repair If you are not near your dealer or anotherauthorizedPursuitdealerorthedealerfailstoremedythecauseoftheproblem thencontact thePursuitCustomerRelationsDepartmentwithin15days Itistheboatowner sresponsibili...

Page 11: ...rmation on the insurance requirements in your boating area Reporting Boating Accidents All boating accidents must be reported by the operator or owner of the boat to the proper marine law enforcement authority for the state in which the accident occurred Immediate notification is required if a person dies or disappears as a result of a recreational boating accident Ifapersondiesorthereareinjuriesr...

Page 12: ...ance construction ormaterials Theequipmentrequirementsvaryaccordingtothelength typeofboat and the propulsion system Some of the Coast Guard equipment is described in the Safety Equipmentchapterofthismanual Foramoredetaileddescription obtain FederalRequirements AndSafetyTipsForRecreationalBoats bycontactingtheBoatingSafetyHotline800 368 5647 oryourlocalmarinedealerorretailerandreadthebook Sportfish...

Page 13: ...mentation 1 4 Chapter 2 Helm Control Systems 2 1 General 2 1 2 2 EngineThrottleandShiftControls 2 1 2 3 NeutralSafetySwitch 2 2 2 4 EngineStopSwitch 2 2 2 5 EnginePowerTiltandTrim 2 2 2 6 SteeringSystem 2 4 2 7 TrimTabs 2 4 2 8 ControlSystemsMaintenance 2 5 Chapter 3 Fuel System 3 1 General 3 1 3 2 OutboardFuelSystem 3 3 3 3 FuelingInstructions 3 4 3 4 FuelSystemMaintenance 3 5 Page No viii ...

Page 14: ...ter System 5 1 General 5 1 5 2 HighPressureWashdown 5 2 5 3 Livewell 5 3 5 4 RawWaterSystemMaintenance 5 4 Chapter 6 Drainage Systems 6 1 CockpitDrainage 6 1 6 2 LeaningPostandT TopDrainage 6 1 6 3 BilgeDrainage 6 2 6 4 FishboxandStorageCompartmentDrainage 6 2 6 5 TransomCoolerandLivewellDrains 6 3 6 6 ConsoleCoolerDrain 6 3 6 7 Maintenance 6 3 Page No ix ...

Page 15: ...FirstAid 7 5 7 7 AdditionalSafetyEquipment 7 6 7 8 MaximumCapacityLabel 7 6 Chapter 8 Operation 8 1 General 8 1 8 2 RulesoftheRoad 8 1 8 3 Pre CruiseSystemCheck 8 3 8 4 OperatingYourBoat 8 4 8 5 GroundingandTowing 8 7 8 6 WaterSkiing 8 7 8 7 Fishing 8 8 8 8 TraileringYourBoat 8 9 Chapter 9 Exterior Equipment 9 1 Deck 9 1 9 2 Hull 9 2 9 3 CockpitEquipment 9 2 9 4 Center Console 9 3 Page No x ...

Page 16: ...ilge 10 5 Chapter 11 Seasonal Maintenance 11 1 Lay upandStorage 11 1 11 2 Winterizing 11 4 11 3 Recommissioning 11 5 Chapter 12 Schematics 12 VoltWiringSchematic 12 1 HydraulicSteeringSystem 12 2 FuelSystem 12 3 RawWaterSystem 12 4 DrainageSystem 12 5 Appendix A Glossary of Terms A 1 Appendix B Maintenance Log B 1 Appendix C BoatingAccidentReport C 1 xi ...

Page 17: ...vides an owner s information manual with itsproduct Itisimportantthatyoureadthemanual s verycarefullyandbecomefamiliarwiththe proper care and operation of the engine and drive system A warranty registration card has been furnishedwitheachnewengineandcanbelocatedintheengineowner smanual Allinformation requestedonthiscardshouldbefilledoutcompletelybythedealerandpurchaserandthenreturned to the respec...

Page 18: ...ea water is an electrolyte and submerged engine components must be properly protected Outboardmotorsareequippedwithsacrificialzincanodestopreventgalvaniccorrosion problems The zinc anodes must be monitored and replaced as necessary For locations and maintenance please refer to the engine owner s manual When leaving the boat in the water tilt the motor as high as possible This will decrease the ris...

Page 19: ...ametersandpitches TheonethatwillbestsuittheneedsofyourPursuitwilldependsomewhat on your application and expected average load Propeller sizes are identified by two numbers stampedonthepropinsequence The1stnumberinthesequence example14x21 isthediameter of the propeller and the 2nd number is the pitch Pitch is the theoretical distance traveled by the propeller in each revolution Always repair or rep...

Page 20: ...FOR EXTENDED PERIODS CAN REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the boat in miles per hour Temperature Gauge Thetemperaturegaugeshowsthetemperatureoftheenginecoolingsystem Asuddenincreasein the temperature could indicate an obstructed water inlet or an impeller failure CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN OVERHEATED ENGINE CAN RESULT IN ENGINE SEI ZURE IF AN UNUSUALL...

Page 21: ...amaha engines thefuelmanagementgaugeisamultifunctiongaugeusedtomonitorthegallonsperhour miles per gallon and total gallons used If you have a fuel management system installed on your boat please refer to the engine or fuel management manual for information on that system Tilt TrimGauge The tilt trim gauge monitors the position of the outboard engine The upper range of the gauge indicatesthetilt wh...

Page 22: ... set of circuit breakers located near the main battery switch The ignition switches should be sprayed periodically with a contact cleaner lubricant The ignition switches and all instruments controls etc should be protected from the weather when not in use Excessive exposure can lead to gauge and ignition switchdifficulties ...

Page 23: ...the controls installed on your Pursuit Theenginethrottleandshiftcontrolsystemconsistsofthreemajor components the control handle the throttle cable and the shift cable Thecablesarethepush pulltype Twocablesarerequired One connects the remote throttle control to the carburetor or fuel injectionsystemandtheotherconnectstheremoteshiftcontrolto the engine shift rod linkage The helm on your Pursuit is d...

Page 24: ...sition thentheneutralsafetyswitchisnotfunctioningproperlyandyoushould contactyourdealerandhavetheneutralsafetyswitchrepairedbeforeusingyourboat Ifanengine startsingearduringthistest immediatelymovethecontrolleverstotheneutralposition Turnthe enginesoffandhavetheproblemcorrectedbyaqualifiedmarinemechanicbeforeusingtheboat 2 4 Engine Stop Switch All Pursuit boats rigged with outboard motors are equi...

Page 25: ...SINGLE ENGINE BOATS REQUIRE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE TURNED COMPLETELY TO STARBOARD BE FORE TILTING THE ENGINES TO THE FULL UP POSITION YOU SHOULD MONITOR THE ENGINES AS THEY TILT TO DETERMINE BEST FULL TILT ENGINE POSITION FOR YOUR BOAT SOME AUTOPILOTS HAVE ENGINE POSITION SENSORS THAT ARE MOUNTED TO THE HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER WITH THESE AUTOPILOTS THE ENGINE POSITION SENSOR BRACKET COULD HI...

Page 26: ...is labeled and controls bow up and down movements It also controls starboard and port up and downmovements Bowupandbowdownwillcontrolthe hullplaningattitudewhileportandstarboardupanddown provides control for the hull listing Before leaving the dock make sure that the tabs are in the full UP position by holding the control in the bow up position for ten 10 seconds Alwaysestablishtheintendedheadinga...

Page 27: ...nance Periodic inspection of the control systems and all connections should be made Signs of rust corrosion wear or other deterioration should immediately be serviced Generally periodic lubrication of all moving parts and connections with a light waterproof grease is in order Lubrication should be performed as often as necessary to keep the system operating smoothly Control system adjustments may ...

Page 28: ...eratingtheboatandperiodicallyinspectandcleanmarinegrowthfromtheactuatorsandplanes Thetrimtabfluidshouldbecheckedoften Keepthefluidlevelbetweenthemarksonthetrimtab pumpreservoir If your Pursuit will be left in saltwater for extended periods it may be necessary to install zinc anodes on the trim tab planes to prevent galvanic corrosion Refer to the trim tab owner s manual foradditionalmaintenanceinf...

Page 29: ...d safe It is the responsibility of the purchaser to maintain it in that condition Make frequent inspections to assure that no deterioration or loosening of connections is resulting from vibration DO NOT LET THE ODOR OF GASOLINE GO UNCHECKED ANY ODOR OF GASOLINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATED AND STEPS TAKEN TO PROTECT THE BOAT AND ITS OCCUPANTS UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED IF THE ODOR OF GASO ...

Page 30: ...Besuretousethepropertypeandgradefuel Refer to the engine owner s manual for additional information Note Do not overtighten the fuel cap If the cap is overtightened the O ring seal could be damaged allowing water to contaminate the fuel system DO NOT CONFUSE FUEL FILL DECK PLATES WITH THE WATER OR WASTE FILL DECK PLATES THESE PLATES ARE ALSO LABELED ACCORDINGLY IF GASOLINE IS ACCI DENTALLY PUMPED I...

Page 31: ...m syphoning out of the fuel tank should a line rupture DO NOT REMOVE THE ANTI SYPHON VALVE FROM THE SYSTEM SHOULD THE VALVE BECOME CLOGGED CLEAN AND RE INSTALL OR REPLACE Single Engine Fuel System Afuelfilterisinstalledinthetransomareaoftheboat Thefilteristhe waterseparatortypeandhasasedimentbowlthatshouldbechecked for water frequently to assure an adequate supply of clean dry fuel to the engines ...

Page 32: ...ENTS FOR YOUR ENGINE To fill the fuel tank at a marina follow this procedure 1 Make sure all switches are in the OFF position 2 Make sure the boat is securely moored 3 Make sure all passengers leave the boat 4 Estimatehowmuchfuelisneededandavoidfillingthetanktothepointwherefuel comes out of the fuel vent Note When the fuel tank is full fuel will come out through the fuel vent The fuel vent is loca...

Page 33: ...INE WHEN FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT FUEL FUMES ARE DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH MAKE SURE ALL GASOLINE ODORS ARE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY 3 4 Fuel System Maintenance Periodically inspect all connections clamps and hoses for leakage and damage or deterioration Replace as necessary Spray the valves tank fuel gauge sender and ground connections with a metalprotector Frequentlyinspectandlubricatet...

Page 34: ...ne that is an alcohol blend will absorb moisture from the air which can reach such concentrations that phase separation can occur whereby the water and alcohol mixture becomes heavy enough to settle out of the gasoline to the bottom of the tank Since the fuel pick up tube is very near the bottom of the tank phase separation can cause the engine to run very poorly or not at all This condition is mo...

Page 35: ...breaker located near the battery switch protects the system from an overload Another circuit breakerneartheswitchprotectsthecircuitfortheautomaticfloatswitchforthebilgepump Most 12 volt accessories are operated directly by switches in the helm and accessory switch panels PROPER FUSE OR BREAKER PROTECTION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL 12 VOLT EQUIPMENT ADDED DO NOT OVERLOAD THE ACCESSORY CIRCUIT BREAKER...

Page 36: ...ry in reserve for starting the engine The battery switch should be turned to the OFF position when leaving the boat unattended 12 Volt Accessory Switch Panels The main accessory switch panel is located at the helm The circuit breakers that protect the accessories are located directly under the switches The following is a description of the accessories controlled by the main accessory switch panel ...

Page 37: ... reserve They are protected by 15 amp breakers Some accessories that may be connected to the accessory switches are The spreader lights electronics and livewell Additional Switch Panels Additional switch panels may be located in various locations in the cockpit and helm area of the boat Most of these panels are equipped with one switch and one circuit breaker The following is a description of addi...

Page 38: ... Inspect all engine wiring Check the electrolyte level in the batteries regularly and add distilled water as necessary If the batteriesarefrequentlychargedbytheautomaticbatterycharger theelectrolytelevelwillhaveto becheckedmoreoften Keepthebatterytopscleananddry Dirtandwatercanconductelectricity from one post to the other causing the battery to discharge The battery posts should be kept free of co...

Page 39: ...ENTER CONSOLE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ALWAYS SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING THE SYSTEM NEVER SERVICE ANY COM PONENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHILE IT IS ENERGIZED 4 5 ...

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Page 41: ... raw water washdown and activate the pressure pump by turning the washdown pump switch to the ON position Run the pump until all of the air is purged from the system and then turn the switch off Turn the livewell switch to the ON position Run the pump until all of the air is purged from the system and then turn the switch to the OFF position Closing the thru hull ball valves before the boat is hau...

Page 42: ...trol the pump As the pressure builds in the washdown hose the pump will shut off When the washdown hose is in use and the pressure drops the pump will turn on The raw water washdown system is equipped with a sea strainerlocatedontheintakesideofthepump Thisshould be checked frequently and cleaned as necessary The Washdown Pump Connection The washdown pump hose connection is located in the cockpit a...

Page 43: ...open and activate the livewell switch When the water level reaches the overflow it will begin to circulate To drain the livewell turn off the livewell pump and pull out the plug in the drain fitting at the bottomofthelivewell Whenthelivewellhascompletelydrained usethewashdownhosetoflush the livewell and drain of debris Thelivewellsupplythruhullvalveshouldbeclosedwheneverthelivewellisnotinuse Thisw...

Page 44: ...dsreplacing reachthroughtheaccesshatchandcarefully work the socket out of the light assembly The wire should be long enough to pull the socket and bulb out of the access hatch Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the base of the new bulb and insertitintothesocket Caremustbetakennottogetanyoilorpetroleumjellyontheglassportion of the bulb as this will cause the bulb to overheat and burn out Inse...

Page 45: ... scuppers 6 2 Leaning Post and T Top Drainage Thereisa holedrilledinoneoftheT toplegbasestopreventwaterfrombeingtrappedwithinthe legandprovideawirechaseforaccessories Asmallholeisdrilledinthetubingatthebaseoflegs that are not drilled for a wire chase and in the leaning post legs to allow water to drain ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE LEG DRAIN HOLES ARE CLEAR WHEN THE BOAT IS LAID UP FOR THE WINTER WATER TRA...

Page 46: ...TS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE WATERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS ZONE IF SUCH DISCHARGE CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON OR A DISCOLORATION OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER OR CAUSES A SLUDGE OR EMULSION BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE WATER VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF 5 000 CERTAIN BULKHEAD AREAS ARE SEALED IN ACCORDANCE WITH U S COAST GUARD ...

Page 47: ...he cockpit drain rails with a hose to remove debris that can block water drainage CleantheT topandleaningpostlegdrainholes Thisisespeciallyimportantjustbeforewinter lay up Cleanthebilgepumpstrainersofdebrisandcheckthebilgeforforeignmaterialthatcancause the automatic switches to malfunction Frequently test the automatic bilge pump switches for proper operation Flush all gravity drains with fresh wa...

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Page 49: ...atl The 2270 Center Console could be equipped with engine alarms These systems are designed to increase your boating safety by alerting you to potentially serious problems in the primary power systems Alarm systems are not intended to lessen or replace good maintenance and precruise procedures This chapter also describes safety related equipment that could be installed on your boat This equipment ...

Page 50: ...fetyswitchrepairedbeforeusingyourboat Ifanengine startsingearduringthistest immediatelymovethecontrolleverstotheneutralposition Turnthe enginesoffandhavetheproblemcorrectedbyaqualifiedmarinemechanicbeforeusingtheboat 7 4 Engine Stop Switch YourPursuitisequippedwithaenginestopswitchandlanyard Whenthelanyardispulleditwill engage the switch and shut off the engine We strongly recommend that the lanya...

Page 51: ...irectly to them must be equipped with Coast Guard approved visual distress signals These signals are either Pyrotechnic or Non Pyrotechnic devices Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Coast Guard approved in serviceable condition and readily accessible They are marked with a date showing the service life which must not have expired Aminimumofthreearerequi...

Page 52: ...edtheextinguishers be mounted in a readily accessible position Fire extinguishers require regular inspections to insure that Seals tamper indicators are not broken or missing Pressure gauges or indicators read in the operable range There is no obvious physical damage corrosion leakage or clogged nozzles ContacttheU S CoastGuardBoatingSafetyHotline 1 800 368 5647 forinformationonthetype and size fi...

Page 53: ...ies or illnesses of your passengers In an emergency you could be far from professional medical assistance We strongly recommend that you be prepared by receiving training in basic first aid and CPR This can be done through classes given by the Red Cross or your localhospital Yourboatshouldalsobeequippedwithatleastasimplemarinefirst aidkitandafirst aidmanual The marine first aid kit should be desig...

Page 54: ...n sothatthebeacon suniquedistresscodecanbeusedtoquicklyidentifytheboatandowner Additional Equipment to Consider VHF Radio Life Raft Spare Anchor Heaving Line Fenders First Aid Kit Flashlight Mirror Searchlight Sunburn Lotion Tool Kit Ring Buoy Whistle or Horn Anchor Chart and Compass Boat Hook SparePropeller Mooring Lines Food Water Binoculars Sunglasses Marine Hardware Extra Clothing Spare Parts ...

Page 55: ...oarding or loadingtheboat alwaysstepontotheboat neverjump Allpassengersshouldbeproperlyseated whenever the boat is operated above idle speed Your passengers should not be allowed to sit on the seat backs gunnels bows transoms or on fishing seats whenever the boat is underway The passengers should also be seated to properly balance the load and must not obstruct the operator s view particularly to ...

Page 56: ... the right so as to pass port side to port side providing enough clearance for safe passage The boats should sound the appropriate signals OvertakingSituations When one motor boat is overtaking another motor boat the boat that is being passed has the right of way The overtaking boat must make the adjustments necessary to provide clearance for a safe passage of the other vessel The boats should sou...

Page 57: ...eepthepersoninformedofanychangesinyourplantopreventfalsealarms Thisinformation willtellauthoritieswheretolookandthetypeofboattolookforintheeventyoufailtoarrive Check the amount of fuel on board Observe the rule of thirds one third of the fuel for the trip out one third to return and one third in reserve An additional 15 may be consumed in rough seas Check the water separating fuel filter for water...

Page 58: ...QUID EXTINGUISHERS GIVE OFF TOXIC FUMES USE ONLY COAST GUARD APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 8 4 Operating Your Boat After Starting the Engine TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION DO NOT START THE ENGINE WHEN FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT FUEL FUMES ARE DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH Visibly check the engine to be sure there are no apparent water fuel or oil leaks Check the operation of the engine...

Page 59: ...PERATION OF THE BOAT MAKE SURE THE BOAT IS OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF A BOAT DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED KEEP ALL FASTENERS TIGHT KEEP ADJUSTMENTS ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS Before operating the boat for the first time read the engine break in procedures The break in procedures are found in the owner s manual for the eng...

Page 60: ... the engine in the idle position for 3 to 5 minutes Turn the ignition key to the OFF position After Operation If operating in saltwater wash the boat and all equipment with soap and freshwater Check the bilge area for debris and excess water Fill the fuel tank to near full to reduce condensation Check that the boat is properly moored Turn off all electrical equipment except the automatic bilge pum...

Page 61: ...UNDING AREA A TOW LINE THAT SHOULD BREAK WHILE UNDER STRESS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH RUNNING AGROUND OR STRIKING AN UNDERWATER OBSTRUCTION CAN RESULT IN SE RIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR OR BOAT IF YOUR BOAT SHOULD BECOME GROUNDED DISTRIBUTE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES AND INSPECT THE BOAT FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE BILGE AREA...

Page 62: ...in Winter Haven Florida 813 324 4341 MOVING PROPELLERS ARE DANGEROUS THEY CAN CAUSE DEATH LOSS OF LIMBS OR OTHER SEVERE INJURY DO NOT USE THE SWIM PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING STOP THE ENGINE IF DIVERS SWIMMERS OR SKI ERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE LAD DER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 8 7 Fishing Fishingcanbeveryexcitinganddistractingfortheope...

Page 63: ...amaged boats The situation is worse during launching and haul out Damage resulting from improper trailer support or the use of a full roller trailer will not be covered by the Pursuit Warranty The following safety tips and a book titled You and Your Trailer included in your literature packet provide additional information you should know before trailering your boat Note Contactyourdealertoevaluate...

Page 64: ...L and TRAILER COUPLER are the same size and that bolts and nuts are tightly secured The COUPLER MUST BE COMPLETELY OVER THE BALL and the LATCHING MECHANISM LOCKED DOWN Make sure the TRAILER IS LOADED EVENLY from front to rear as well as side to side and hasthecorrectweightonthehitch Toomuchweightonthehitchwillcausetherearofthetow vehicletodragandmaymakesteeringmoredifficult Toolittleweightonthehit...

Page 65: ...SOLE CHECK THE TIRES and WHEEL BEARINGS MAKE SURE YOUR TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL LAWS CONTACT YOUR STATE MOTOR VEHICLE BUREAU FOR LAWS GOVERNING THE TOWING OF TRAILERS 8 11 ...

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Page 67: ...THIS BOAT TOWED Anchor Rope Locker The anchor locker is in the bow of the boat and accessed through a hatch in the deck The anchor lineisalwaysstoredinthelocker Theanchorcan bemountedontheoptionalbowpulpitorstoredin the anchor locker If the anchor is stored in the anchor locker it must be properly secured to pre vent it from bouncing in the locker and causing damage to the hull or anchor locker Th...

Page 68: ...M PLATFORM OR SWIM LADDER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING STOP THE ENGINE IF DIVERS OR SWIMMERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO BOARD ALWAYS REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE THE LADDER BE FORE STARTING THE ENGINE 9 3 Cockpit Equipment IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS OPEN EXTERIOR DOORS AND HATCHES THAT ARE NOT SE CURED PROPERLY CAN SLAM CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PAS SENGERS OR DAMAGE TO THE BOAT MOST DOORS AND HATCHES...

Page 69: ...OR COULD ALLOW A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER TO ENTER THE COCKPIT CRE ATING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION OPERATING THE BOAT UNDER POWER WITH THE TRANSOM DOOR AND GATE OPEN MAY ALLOW PERSONS TO FALL OVERBOARD AND INTO BOAT PROPELLERS OR TO BE LOST IN OPEN WATER ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE TRANSOM DOOR AND GATE IS PROPERLY CLOSED AND LATCHED BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES AND NEVER OPERATE THE B...

Page 70: ...sult in stress cracks and fractures in the fiberglass If you have any questions about installing a T top on your boat please contact your dealer or the Pursuit Customer Relations Department ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE HELM STATION CLAMPS ARE PROPERLY SECURED BEFORE OPERATING OR TRAILERING YOUR BOAT IF THE HELM STATION IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED IT COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND DAMAGE THE BOAT OR CAUSE LOSS OF...

Page 71: ... PARING THE HULL FOR BOTTOM PAINT SANDING OR SANDBLASTING AND THE USE OF A COATING OTHER THAN STANDARD ANTIFOULING PAINT OR EPOXY BARRIER COATINGS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND WILL VOID THE FIVE YEAR HULL BLISTER WARRANTY Mostbottompaintsrequiresomemaintenance Propermaintenanceisespeciallyimportantwhen the boat is in saltwater and not used for extended periods or after dry storage If the hull bottom ha...

Page 72: ... surfaces apply wax and polish all fiberglass surfaces except the nonskid areas If the fiberglass should become damaged and need repair contact your dealer for an authorized repair person to do the work DO NOT WAX NONSKID AREAS AS THIS COULD MAKE THEM SLIPPERY AND CONSE QUENTLY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY Stainless Steel Hardware When using the boat in saltwater the hardware should be washe...

Page 73: ... NOT BE USED ON TOWER LADDERS STEERING WHEELS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE A GOOD GRIP AND SURE FOOTING IS IMPORTANT Stains can be removed with a metal polish or fine polishing compound To minimize corrosion useacaulkingcompoundtobedhardwareandfastenersmountedtoaluminumfabrications Ifthe anodized coating is badly scratched it can be touched up with paint With proper care anodized aluminum will provide ma...

Page 74: ...e cleaned up promptly to prevent the possibility of permanent staining When cleaning always rub gently Avoid using products containing ammonia powdered abrasive cleaners steel wool ink strong solvents acetone and lacquer solvents or other harsh chemicals as they can cause permanent damage or shorten the life of vinyl Never use steam heat heat guns or hair dryers on vinyl Stronger cleaners detergen...

Page 75: ...c protector to extend the life of the curtains Vinyl curtains should be stored either rolled or flat without folds or creases Folding the curtains will make permanent creases that could cause the vinyl to crack DO NOT USE ANY POLISH CONTAINING LEMON SCENTS OR LEMON THE LEMON JUICE WILL ATTACK THE VINYL AND SHORTEN ITS LIFE Snapsshouldbelubricatedperiodicallywithpetroleumjellyorsiliconegrease Zippe...

Page 76: ...insandsnapinplaceattheendofeachdaysothecurtains will maintain their shape and to minimize fold distortions Remember thecoatingonstrataglassisscratchresistantandnotscratchproof Alwayshandlethe curtainswithcareandneverrollupcurtainsthataresaltyordirty Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabout the clear curtains used on your boat please contact the Pursuit Customer Relations Department The T top enclosure must be r...

Page 77: ...tank this accumulated moisture can cause the engine to run poorly or not at all after extended storage Chemicalchangesalsooccurasthegasolineagesthatcancausedepositsandvarnishinthefuel system as well as reduce the octane rating of the fuel Severely degraded fuel can damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines Therefore if your boat is not being run enough to require at least one full tank of fre...

Page 78: ... ENOUGH TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF THE GUN WALES Supporting The Boat For Storage Your trailer or a well made cradle is the best support for your boat during storage When storing the boat on a trailer for a long period Make sure the rollers and pads properly support the hull of the boat and do not put pressure on the hull lifting strakes Make sure the trailer is on a level surface and the bow is high...

Page 79: ...inegrowthaspossible Lightlywaxtheexteriorfiberglasscomponents Removealloxidationfromtheexteriorhardware andapplyalightfilmofmoisturedisplacing lubricant Remove the propeller s and grease the propeller shaft s using light waterproof grease Remove the batteries and store in a cool place Clean using clear clean water Be sure the batteries have sufficient water and clean terminals Keep the batteries c...

Page 80: ...l pumps seacocks and steering components Thebilgepumpandbilgepumplinesmustbecompletelyfreeofwateranddriedoutwhentheboat islaid upforthewinterinclimateswherefreezingoccurs Compartmentsinthebilgethatwillnot drain completely should be pumped out and then sponged until completely free of water Dry the hull bilge and self bailing cockpit troughs Water freezing in these areas could cause damage Special ...

Page 81: ...ED THE FITTING OUT PROCEDURE FOR THE MA RINE GEAR BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON READ THE ENGINE OWNER S MANUAL FOR THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE BEFORE LAUNCHING THE BOAT MAKE SURE THE DRAIN PLUG IS INSTALLED Reactivating The Boat After Storage Charge and install the batteries Install the drain plugs in the hull Checktheenginefordamageandfollowthemanufacturer sinstructionsforrecommissioning Pe...

Page 82: ...e engine starts check the cooling system portbelowtheenginecowlingforastrongstreamofwater Thisinsuresthatthecoolingpump isoperating Carefully monitor the gauges and check for leakage and abnormal noises Operate the boat at slow speeds until the engine temperature stabilizes and all systems are operatingnormally Carefully check all water systems and the engine hoses for leaks Operate each system on...

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Page 84: ...2270 CENTER CONSOLE Hydraulic Steering System SteeringCylinder HydraulicLines Helm 12 2 ...

Page 85: ...2270 CENTER CONSOLE Fuel System Fuel Vent Fuel Fill Fuel Tank Fuel Filter Oil Tank Primer Bulb Anti syphonValve 12 3 ...

Page 86: ...2270 CENTER CONSOLE Raw Water System Livewell Strainer RawWaterIntakes HoseConnector Washdown Pump Livewell Pump 12 4 ...

Page 87: ...2270 CENTER CONSOLE Drainage System BaitwellDrain Scupper Scupper Bilge Pump CoolerDrains Fishbox Drain ConsoleCooler Drain Baitwell Overflow 12 5 Fishbox Drain Cup Holder Drains ...

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Page 89: ...oat to move backwards Athwartship At right angles to the center line of the boat Barnacles Small hard shelledmarineanimalswhicharefoundinsaltwaterattachedtopilings docks and bottoms of boats Beam The breadth of a boat usually measured at its widest part Bearing The direction of an object from the boat either relative to the boat s direction or to compassdegrees Berth A bunk or a bed on a boat Bilg...

Page 90: ...size When a boat lays on its side or turns over Chock A deck fitting usually of metal with inward curving arms through which mooring or anchor lines are passed so as to lead them in the proper direction both on board and off the boat Cleat Adeckfitting usuallyofmetalwithprojectingarmsusedforsecuringanchorandmooring lines Closed Cooling System A separate supply of freshwater that is used to cool th...

Page 91: ...widesatellite distresssystem Even Keel When a boat floats properly as designed Fathom A measure of depth One Fathom 6 feet Fender A soft object of rubber or plastic used to protect the topsides from scarring and rubbing against a dock or another vessel Fend off To push or hold the boat off from the dock or another boat Flying Bridge A control station above the level of the deck or cabin Flukes The...

Page 92: ...m to the raw cooling water Helm The steering and control area of a boat Hull The part of the boat from the deck down Inboard A boat with the engine mounted within the hull of the boat Also refers to the center of the boat away from the sides Inboard outboard AlsosterndriveorI O Aboatwithaninboardengineattachedtoanoutboard driveunit Keel A plate or timber plate running lengthwise along the center o...

Page 93: ...lyusedinsteadoftheworkinganchor Normally used in calm waters with the boat attended Midships The center of the boat Marina A protected facility primarily for recreational small craft Marine Ways or Railways Inclined planes at the water s edge onto which boats are hauled Moored A boat secured with cables lines or anchors Mooring Ananchorpermanentlyembeddedinthebottomofaharborthatisusedtosecureaboat...

Page 94: ...play of flares or fireworks Raw Water Cooled Refers to an engine cooling system that draws sea water in through a hull fitting or engine drive unit circulates the water in the engine and then discharges it overboard ReductionGear Oftencombinedwiththereversegearsothatthepropellerturnsataslowerrate than the engine ReverseGear Changesthedirectionofrotationofthepropellertoprovidethrustintheopposite di...

Page 95: ...rwardtopreventtheboatfrom moving ahead or astern Starboard The right side of a boat when facing the bow Steerageway Sufficient speed to keep the boat responding to the rudder or drive unit Stem The vertical portion of the hull at the bow Stern The rear end of a boat Stow To pack away neatly Stringer Longitudinal members fastened inside the hull for additional structural strength Strut Mounted to t...

Page 96: ...derway When a boat moves through the water Wake Disrupted water that a boat leaves astern as a result of its motion Wash The flow of water that results from the action of the propeller or propellers Waterline The plane of a boat where the surface of the water touches the hull when it is afloat on even keel Watertight Bulkhead Bulkheads secured so tightly so as not to let water pass Wharf A structu...

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Page 103: ...N Give location precisely Lat Long STATE NEARESTCITYORTOWN COUNTY WEATHER Clear Rain Cloudy Snow Fog Hazy WATERCONDITIONS Calm waves less than 6 Choppy waves 6 to 2 Rough greater than 6 Strong Current TEMPERATURE Estimate Air F Water F WIND None Light 0 6mph Moderate 7 14 mph Strong 15 25 mph Storm Over 25 mph VISIBILITY DA Y NIGHT Good Fair Poor ENGINE Outboard Inboard gasoline Inboard diesel Inb...

Page 104: ...am is needed attach separately Continue on additional sheets if necessary Include any information regarding the involvement of alcohol and or drugs in causing or contributing to the accident Include any descriptive information about the use of PFD s INJURED VESSEL NO 2 if more than 2 vessels attach additional form s DECEASED ACCIDENT DESCRIPTION Name of Owner Telephone Number Name of Operator Addr...

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