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The Quicksilver® Division of Brunswick Marine in EMEA (Quicksilver®) provides the following Limited Warranty to the original 
retail owner of its Quicksilver® boat, if purchased from an authorized dealer and operated under normal, subject to remedies, 
exclusions, and limitations set out in this Limited Warranty.

 

 

Europe and Confederation of Independent States

 

WHAT IS COVERED:  Brunswick Marine in EMEA warrants its new products to be free of defects in material and workmanship 
during the period described below.

 

 

DURATION OF COVERAGE:  This Limited Warranty provides coverage for two (2) years from the date the product is first sold 
to  a  recreational  use  retail  purchaser,  or  the  date  on  which  the  product  is  first  put  into  service,  whichever  occurs  first.  
Commercial users of these products receive warranty coverage of one (1) year from the date of first  retail sale, or one (1) 
year from the date in which the product was first put into service, whichever occurs first.

 

Commercial use is defined as any work or employment related use of the product, or any use of the product which generates 
income, for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is occasionally used for such purposes.

 

The  repair  or  replacement  of  parts,  or  the  performance  of  service  under  this  warranty,  does  not  extend  the  life  of  this 
warranty  beyond  its  original  expiration  date.    Unexpired  warranty  coverage  can  be  transferred  from  one  recreational  use 
customer to a subsequent recreational use customer upon proper registration of the product.  Unexpired warranty coverage 
may  be  terminated  for  use  or  repossessed  product;  or  product  purchased  at  auction,  form  a  salvage  yard,  or  from  an 
insurance company.

 

 

CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE:  Warranty coverage is available only to retail 
customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Brunswick Marine in EMEA to distribute the product in the country in 
which  the  sale  occurred,  and  then  only  after  the  Brunswick  Marine  in  EMEA  specified  predelivery  inspection  process  is 
completed  and  documented.    Warranty  coverage  becomes  available  upon  proper  registration  of  the  product  by  the 
authorized dealer.  Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual must be timely performed in 
order  to  maintain  warranty  coverage.    Brunswick  Marine  in  EMEA  reserves  the  right  to  make  future  warranty  coverage 
contingent on proof of proper maintenance.

 

 

WHAT  BRUNSWICK  MARINE  IN  EMEA  WILL  DO:    Brunswick  Marine  in  EMEA’s  sole  and  exclusive  obligation  under  this 
warranty is limited to, at our option, repairing a defective part, replacing such part or parts with new or Brunswick Marine  in 
EMEA certified remanufactured parts, or refunding the purchase price of the Brunswick Marine in EMEA product.  Brunswick 
Marine  in  EMEA  reserves  the  right  to  improve  or  modify  products  from  time  to  time  without  assuming  an  obligation  to 
modify products previously manufactured.  

 

 

HOW  TO  OBTAIN  WARRANTY  COVERAGE:    The  customer  must  provide  Brunswick  Marine  in  EMEA  with  a  reasonable 
opportunity  to  repair,  and  reasonable  access  to  the  product  for  warranty  service.    Warranty  claims  shall  be  made  by 
delivering the product for inspection to a Brunswick Marine in EMEA authorized dealer to service the product.  If purchaser 
cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must be given to Brunswick Marine in EMEA.  We will then arrange 
for the inspection and any covered repair.  Purchaser in that case shall pay for all related transportation charges and/or travel 
time.  If the service provided is not covered by this warranty, purchaser shall pay for all related labor and material, and any 
other expenses associated with that service.  Purchaser shall not, unless requested by Brunswick Marine in EMEA, ship the 
product or parts of the product directly to Brunswick Marine in EMEA.  Proof of registered ownership must be presented to 
the dealer at the time warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage.  

 

 

WHAT  IS  NOT  COVERED:    As  expressly  set  out  herein,  all  warranties  provided  by  the  manufacturers  and  distributors  of 
components,  equipment,  and  parts  (“Component  Manufacturer”)  on  the  boat  are  hereby  assigned  to  the  owner,  to  the 
extent permitted by the Component Manufacturer, as the owner’s sole and exclusive remedy with respect to such items.  Any 
assistance  by  Brunswick  Marine  in  EMEA  and/or  its  authorized  dealers  with  regard  to  component  warranties  shall  not 
constitute an adoption of the responsibilities of a component manufacturer with regard to its component warranties.  This 
Limited Warranty does not apply to any Quicksilver® which has been salvaged or declared a total loss or a constructive total 
loss for any reasons not covered in this Limited Warranty.  This Limited Warranty also does not apply to the following items:

 

1.

 

Engines,  drivetrains,  controls,  propellers,  batteries,  other  equipment  or  accessories  that  carry  their  own 
individual warranties, or equipment and accessories which are not installed by Quicksilver®

 

2.

 

Window damage or breakage

 

About Your Limited Warranty

 

Summary of Contents for 505 Cabin

Page 1: ...505 Cabin Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ains information vital to understanding the operation of your boat Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM Information The OEM information contains manuals provided by the individual system manufacturers of the equipment installed on your boat These include items such as engine controls electronics and stereos just to name a few The Owner s Manual will often refer to information provided by the manufa...

Page 4: ...ny time without notice in the colors equipment specifications materials and prices of all models or to discontinue models Should changes in production models be made Quicksilver is not obligated to make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of such changes QUICKSILVER A BRUNSWICK COMPANY INT 2211597C QUICKSILVER 505CAB AUGUST 2018 ...

Page 5: ...1 Cabin Layout 8 12 Dash Layout 8 13 Navigation Lights 9 14 Engine 10 15 Trailering 11 16 Strong Points 11 System Component Overview and Operation 1 Fuel System 13 2 Bilge Pump 15 3 Fire Prevention 16 4 Carbon Monoxide Monitor 17 5 Steering 19 6 Engine Control 20 7 Emergency Engine Shutdown Switch 21 8 Instrumentation Package 22 9 Active Trim 22 10 Cockpit Table 22 11 Interior Cabin Filler optiona...

Page 6: ...ling of your boat Understand and follow the Rules of the Road and learn how to navigate Do not forget that a boating license is mandatory in many countries for vessels above a certain engine power These regulations can vary depending on the country or region that you are located in Finally your boat must be registered with the proper navigation authorities A Declaration of Conformity is part of th...

Page 7: ...st important identifying factor The CIN consists of a two digit country code indicating the country of origin of the manufacturer and a unique twelve digit code that provides Quicksilver vital information about your boat The CIN must be included in all correspondence related to the vessel Also of vital importance is the engine serial number s and part number s when ordering parts for your engine 6...

Page 8: ...WHAT BRUNSWICK MARINE IN EMEA WILL DO Brunswick Marine in EMEA s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to at our option repairing a defective part replacing such part or parts with new or Brunswick Marine in EMEA certified remanufactured parts or refunding the purchase price of the Brunswick Marine in EMEA product Brunswick Marine in EMEA reserves the right to improve or mod...

Page 9: ...rbished repaired or remanufactured products or parts in the warranty repair or replacement process Such products and parts will be comparable in function and performance to an original product or part and warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period In no event shall any repair or replacement under this Limited Warranty exceed the fair market value of the product as of the date of t...

Page 10: ...onally used for such purposes The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred from one recreational use customer to a subsequent recreational use customer upon proper registration of the product Unexpired warranty coverage may be terminat...

Page 11: ...ge 13 Any failure or defect caused by an act of nature resulting in damage cost or expense 14 Any transportation 15 Any failure or defect arising from a previous repair made by a non authorized service provider 16 Any item exceeding the expressed coverage limits specified in any Brunswick Marine in EMEA Limited Warranty 17 Any defect or repair requiring redesign of the Quicksilver except pursuant ...

Page 12: ... EMEA where such does not otherwise exist under applicable law Some country state or region may not allow the applicable statute of limitations for rescission or revocation to be reduced so this provision may not apply to each retail owner OWNER S OBLIGATIONS Contact the selling Brunswick Marine in EMEA dealer to set up an appointment for warranty repairs All warranty work or repairs must be refer...

Page 13: ...sign Category C Length of Hull LH 4 81m Length Overall LMAX 5 02m Length Overall LMAX OPTIONS 5 41m Beam of Hull BH 2 06m Beam Max BMAX 2 12m Draft of Hull TH 0 36m Draft Max TMAX 0 77m Overall Height Ha 1 64m Fuel Capacity 50 Lt Light Craft Mass mLCC 844kg Maximum Load mMTL 427kg Fully Loaded Mass mLCC 1271kg Trailerable Mass mT 881kg LH LMAX BH BMAX LMAX OPTIONS ...

Page 14: ...s closed to minimize flooding Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard Finally stability can be compromised when towing or lifting heavy weights using a davit or boom Your boat has been designed and assessed with foam flotation so that if necessary it is capable of supporting the crew when the boat is swamped 3 Load Capacity The capacity plate located near the helm indicates the maximum weigh...

Page 15: ...including 2m Category D Designed for winds that include up to a wind force 4 Beaufort scale 16 knots and a significant wave height up to and including 0 3m with occasional waves of 0 5m maximum height Refer to your product capacity plate for the design category of your boat Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet Use extreme caution when walking on wet surfaces Never occupy the working decks while ...

Page 16: ...Quicksilver 505CAB General Information 4 6 Safety Label Locations ...

Page 17: ...dow P S Cabin door Grab rail Center cockpit floor hatch Rod holder P S Aft seat handhold P S Cockpit table Stern cleat P S Port aft seat Stern eye P S Navigation light Motorwell drain P S Motorwell access plate Rigging tube Steering Transom ladder Fuel fill Stbd aft seat Fire extinguisher Helm seat Helm Windscreen Stbd deck trail Anchor locker Bow roller ...

Page 18: ...s etc in the cockpit seat storage tubs or cabin These areas were not designed to store fuel and do not have adequate ventilation Cockpit floor storage Port cockpit seat storage tub Starboard cockpit seat storage tub Copilot seat Back bench filler seat Cockpit sun lounge Port extended swim platform Starboard extended swim platform Bimini w enclosure not shown Mooring cover not shown ...

Page 19: ...pending on the type of boat you may have underwater fittings that need drain plugs Garboard drain plugs and fishbox drain plugs need to be in place before the boat goes in to the water Any fitting that will be underwater needs to be plugged or the seacock needs to be closed Port cockpit drain Bilge pump drain Fuel tank vent Starboard cockpit drain Anchor locker drain Motorwell drains Cockpit hatch...

Page 20: ...r Port mattress 12 Dash Layout standard boat Center forward mattress Starboard mattress Filler board optional Filler cushion optional Steering wheel Cup holder 12V receptacle Engine trim gauge Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Helm switch panel Engine key switch Engine throttle shift control Engine stop Lanyard switch ...

Page 21: ...Trim GPS SC1000 Tachometer SC1000 Speedometer Air temperature sensor 13 Navigation Lights Your boat comes equipped with navigation lighting for use at night or in low visibility conditions Prior to running at night you must install the stern pole light into the socket located on the transom A three position switch located at the helm switch panel controls the navigation lights To turn on the Navig...

Page 22: ...ty label in the craft The maximum power rating label is located at the helm under the capacity plate The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea COLREG and the rules of the road require that a proper lookout be maintained at all times and observance of right of way be respected Always be certain to have sufficient distance to stop or manoeuver if required to avoid collisions 112...

Page 23: ...s located on the transom which are used as tie down points during trailering the boat The bow and stern eyes may be used for short term lifting of the boat only Towing Quicksilver does not recommend towing other boats or being towed by other boats unless it is absolutely necessary In the event that it becomes necessary for you to have your boat towed a professional company experienced in this type...

Page 24: ...Quicksilver 505CAB General Information 12 Stern cleat P S Bow cleat P S Anchor cleat Bow eye Stern eye Strong Points ...

Page 25: ...ve is a safety feature designed to prevent fuel from siphoning out of the tank if the fuel line was ever cut or broken below the level of the fuel in the tank If the line ever broke some fuel would leak out from the line however the anti siphon valve prevents the entire contents of the tank to siphon into the boat NEVER REMOVE OR MODIFY THE ANTI SIPHON VALVE FROM THE FUEL TANK Ethanol Blended Fuel...

Page 26: ... the bulk fuel and drop to the bottom of the tank significantly reducing the level of ethanol in the fuel mixture in the upper level phase If the lower level phase consisting of water and ethanol is deep enough to reach the fuel inlet it could be pumped directly into the engine and cause significant problems Engine problems can also result from the reduced ethanol fuel mixture left in the upper ph...

Page 27: ... of the boat Access to the aft bilge pump is via the motorwell access plate The aft bilge pump is rated at 500 GPH and is activated automatically by a built in mercury free float switch when the water in the bilge reaches a predetermined level You can also manually operate the bilge pump at the console by pressing the bilge pump switch at the helm Inspect the bilge pump intakes and keep them free ...

Page 28: ...when the boat is occupied 5 Inform the members of the crew about the location and operation of the fire fighting equipment the locations of discharge openings in to the engine space and the locations of escape routes and exits 6 Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors or fuel leaks frequently Check the function of all bilge pumps at regular intervals Clear pump inlet from debris Th...

Page 29: ...me Prolonged exposure to low concentration or very short exposure to high concentrations can result in asphyxiation and death Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning include dizziness headaches ringing in the ears nausea or unconsciousness GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE These symptoms are often confused with seasickness or intoxication so those affected may not receive the medical attenti...

Page 30: ...very sensitive and will notify you before dangerous amounts of CO can accumulate which will allow you to take measures to dissipate the gas from the affected areas When there is a buildup of CO in the cabin the monitor will alert the occupants by flashing a DANGER light and sounding an alarm The CO monitor is powered through a breaker on the battery panel in the cockpit It is important that you re...

Page 31: ...isk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning test the monitor operation when not in use for 10 days or more 5 Steering Your boat comes equipped with a mechanical cable steering system The basic system for a single engine boat contains a steering wheel a rotary gear mechanical steering helm and a steering cable Maintenance The mechanical steering system should be checked periodically for proper lubrication ali...

Page 32: ...nd warranty information Steering Trim Tab Adjustment Steering trim tab 6 Engine Control Your boat comes with a mechanical gear shift throttle control unit located to the starboard of the steering wheel which activates both the shifting and throttle for the engine To start the engine the control unit must be in the NEUTRAL position When in neutral the engine is running but the propeller is not spin...

Page 33: ...h Your boat is equipped with an ignition shutdown safety switch The switch is located at the helm under the engine control unit The ignition shutdown switch incorporates a shut off switch and a lanyard Before operating the boat one end of the lanyard must be connected to the shut off switch while the other end is connected to the operator If an emergency arises where the engine must be shut down p...

Page 34: ...ional Your boat may come equipped with the Active Trim system from Mercury Active Trim automatically adjusts the engine trim based on boat speed to optimize performance and fuel economy The system allows for the owner to either use the default system programmed or create their own trim profile At anytime the user can override the automatic trim system by simply pressing the trim button on the shif...

Page 35: ...ns over the filler board 12 Back Bench Filler Seat optional An optional back bench filler seat is available to increase the seating area in the cockpit by creating a continuous back bench at the aft end of the boat When installed the back bench filler covers the motorwell however it does not interfere with normal operation and trimming of the engine If you want to trim the engine to trailer positi...

Page 36: ...rotated forward Back Bench Filler Seat Back bench filler seat Upper handle bar Back Bench Filler Seat in lounge position 13 Sun Lounge optional As an option your boat may be equipped with a removable sun lounge The sun lounge consists of three removable panels support legs and cushions To install the lounge simply connect the support legs to the both outboard panels Next slide the outboard panels ...

Page 37: ... that the panels are fully engaged into the slots Place the center panel in between the outboard panels locking the sun lounge into position Finally place the cushions onto the sun lounge 14 Canvas optional The optional canvas consists of a bimini with frame along with vinyl panels which fully encloses the cockpit Bimini When not in use the bimini can be stored in an aft position where it does not...

Page 38: ...our boat This will ensure that the battery will not move around while the boat is underway 4 Battery Switch Your vessel is equipped with a battery switch to control the delivery of DC power from the battery The battery switch is located on the starboard side under the center cockpit floor hatch When you turn the battery switch to the ON position power is provided from the battery to the entire boa...

Page 39: ...ere are 2 fuse holders The upper fuse holder houses a 20A main fuse for the boat The lower fuse holder is a 3A fuse for the bilge pump Fuses and breakers ATO ATC fuse Thermal breaker ANL fuse Magnetic breaker If a fuse or breaker is replaced with one that has a lower amperage it may not be sufficient to carry the electrical load of the equipment it is connected to and will cause nuisance failures ...

Page 40: ...lectrical schematics were generated by the Electrical Engineering Department for technical reference and service technicians Quicksilver does not recommend that you attempt to work on the boat s electrical system yourself Instead we recommend that you take your boat to your local authorized Quicksilver dealer for service Quicksilver reserves the right to change or update the electrical system on a...

Page 41: ...Quicksilver 505CAB Electrical Systems 29 DC Wiring Schematic ...

Page 42: ...performance and overall look If it has been a while between inspections you might notice algae or slime growth on the hull This can be cleaned with a coarse towel or soft bristle brush The growth should be cleaned immediately after the boat has been removed from the water If the growth is allowed to dry it will be much harder to remove Compounding may be necessary to remove more stubborn stains an...

Page 43: ...ra violet rays etc will take their toll on vinyl products causing them to lose their luster and texture To clean remove ordinary dirt and smudges with a mild soap and water solution Dry with a soft lint free cloth or towel More difficult stains can be cleaned using rubbing alcohol isopropyl alcohol Rinse cleaned area with fresh water and dry with a clean soft lint free cloth or towel Your cushions...

Page 44: ... of silicone spray a wax candle can be used to lubricate the zipper track Replace any missing fasteners or any fasteners showing signs of corrosion DO NOT use petroleum based products such as petroleum jelly on the zippers or fasteners Vinyl Windows The canvas on your boat may incorporate Eisenglass polycarbonate windows Regular cleaning utilizing compatible cleaners coupled with proper maintenanc...

Page 45: ...r to feel and dislodge any stuck on dirt or foreign particles This should be done frequently to avoid build up of salt water dirt and other environmental contaminants Using a soft non abrasive cloth wash windows inside and out with a mild soap and water solution Rinse completely with cool water Do not use detergents Blot dry with a soft cloth or chamois to prevent water spots Never use a dry cloth...

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Page 47: ...____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Certify that I have received the Owner s Manual for the following boat Brand __Quicksilver ________ Model __505 Cabin__________ Craft Identification Number located on the starboard side of the transom This small craft is covered by the warranty conditions cited in the information delivered with the...

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