Quicksilver Activ 555, Owner'S Manual

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Quicksilver 555OP — General Information
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13. Engine
Your boat is propelled by a single Mercury outboard engine. The maximum propulsion power rating
for the craft is 84.6 kW. Do not operate this craft with a combined engine power rating larger than
that posted on the power capacity label in the craft. The maximum power rating label is located near
the helm, under the capacity plate.
Quicksilver® recommends that you fully comply with the manual provided by the engine
manufacturer. Follow the recommended maintenance and warranty schedule in your Engine
Operator’s Manual. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for operating instructions and warranty
information. The engines are warranted directly by Mercury, not by Quicksilver®.
14. Trailering
Quicksilver® does not offer a trailer for this boat, however, if you plan on purchasing one from another
vendor, please consider the following:
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The trailer should have a center roller and keel guards which will help provide good support for
the keel.
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Trailers with bunks provide a more even weight distribution.
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The mass of your boat in trailering condition is 925kg. This includes the weight of a fully
optioned boat along with full liquid loads. This does not include gear weight usually associated
with operating the vessel.
15. Strong Points
Cleats
Your boat comes equipped with five cleats, the two located on the bow, and the two located at the
stern are used to secure the boat to the dock while loading, unloading, or mooring. The fifth cleat is
installed on centerline aft of the anchor roller for tying off the rode when anchoring.
Bow Eye / Stern Eye
Your boat includes a bow eye, which is used to haul and hold your boat onto a trailer. In addition,
there are two stern eyes, 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 of operation is better equipped to handle this situation.
Do not operate this craft with an engine of rated power
greater than that posted on the capacity label. Do not
operate at maximum speed while in congested waterways,
or in weather or sea conditions of reduced visibility, high
winds or large waves. Reduce speed and wake as a courtesy
to others. Observe & obey speed limits and no wake zones.