Scout Boats 221 Winyah, Owner'S Manual

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Jack Plate Switch (Optional)
Located in helm near the
engine control. This switch
may be installed in the en-
gine control handle or on
the helm console, depend-
ing on the installation in
your boat. It is typically
a push button style switch
panel with separate UP and
DOWN buttons that control
the height of the engine on
the transom. Please refer
to the Helm Control Sys-
tems chapter and the jack
plate owner’s manual for
information regarding the proper use of the jack
plate installed on your boat.
Engine Trim and Tilt Switches
Located in the helm. These switches may be in-
stalled in the engine control handle or on the helm
console, depending on the engines or controls
installed in your boat. They control the trimming
and tilting of the engines. Please refer to the Helm
Control Systems chapter and the engine owner’s
manual for information regarding the proper use
of the tilt and trim switches.
MP3 Connection (Optional)
Typically located in helm near the accessory
switches. Provides an input for MP3 players
to connect to the boat stereo system.
Windlass Switch
Located in the helm. This switch controls the
windlass, (optional on the 251 XS) which is mount-
ed to the deck directly above the rope locker. It is
protected by a circuit breaker of the type and rat-
ing recommended by the windlass manufacturer
that is located in the head compartment.
4.3 36-Volt Trolling Motor System
If your boat is equipped with an optional trolling
motor, it will also be equipped with a 36-volt DC
electrical system that provides power to the troll-
ing motor. The 36-volt system consists of three
12-volt, deep cycle batteries wired in series, a
three bank battery charger and circuit protection.
A heavy duty outlet plug with a protective cover
is installed near the bow that provides the con-
nection for the trolling motor.
The system is completely isolated from the boat
12 volt engine and accessory circuits. A heavy
duty circuit breaker located near the batteries
protects the circuit from an overload and a three
bank battery charger recharges the batteries
whenever shore power is available.
On Winyah models the trolling motor batteries and
circuit breaker are located in the center console.
A door on the side of the console provides easy
access to the batteries and circuit breaker.
On 251 XS models the trolling motor batteries
are located in the bilge below the forward bilge
access hatch in the head compartment. The
circuit breaker is located on the side wall of the
compartment.
Make sure the trolling motor batteries are fully
charged and the 36-volt main switch or circuit
breaker is activated before using the trolling mo-
tor. The trolling motor will not operate properly if
the batteries are low. Always remember to turn
the 36-volt main switch or circuit breaker off when
the system is not in use.
Since the 36-volt system is completely isolated
from the 12-volt engine and accessory circuits,
the trolling motor batteries will not be charged by
the engine. Therefore, it is important to recharge
the batteries using the battery charger at the end
of each day when the trolling motor has been
operating. Additionally, the trolling motor batter-
ies should be charged at least once each month
to maintain the batteries and prevent them from
discharging during periods of none use.