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World Cat

5-9

ACCESS PLATE AND RIGGING TUBE DIAGRAM

4" ACCESS PLATE
RIGGING BOOT

6" ACCESS PLATE

8" ACCESS PLATE

6" ACCESS PLATE

8" ACCESS PLATE

RIGGING BOOT

4" ACCESS PLATE

RIGGING BOOT

PVC RIGGING

TUBES

(2 PER SIDE)

4" ACCESS HOLE

(BEHIND COCKPIT BOLSTERS)

4" ACCESS HOLE

(BEHIND COCKPIT BOLSTERS)

PVC RIGGING

TUBES

(2 PER SIDE)

Summary of Contents for 2010 230SF

Page 1: ...2010 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ing the warranty card pro vided by the factory The form is in triplicate with one copy for you the dealer and the factory Keep your copy in a secure place so it can be referenced quickly in the event of a warranty issue The 10 year limited hull warranty is transferable and a copy is included at the back of this manual should you decide to sell your boat DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES Our dealers are an e...

Page 3: ...n invitation to join Team World Cat and a survey to rate your pur chasing experience and the initial impressions of our company We ask that you join our family of owners and let us know your feelings about the purchase and the quality of our product MANUAL LEGEND Throughout this manual you will encounter signals to alert of important information Text printed in bold letters and the warning system ...

Page 4: ...Y INFORMATION 1 2 POLLUTION REGULATIONS 1 3 OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 1 3 DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS DUNNAGE GARBAGE 1 3 BOATING SAFETY GUIDELINES 1 4 PRE DEPARTURE 1 4 LAUNCHING 1 4 UNDERWAY 1 4 RETURNING 1 4 TRAILERING 1 5 ANCHORING 1 5 SHALLOW WATER 1 5 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 1 6 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH 1 6 COMMUNICATION 1 6 RENDERING ASSISTANCE 1 6 REPORTING ACCIDENTS 1 6 WEATHER 1 6 TOWING 1 6 CARBO...

Page 5: ...G CHARACTERISTICS 2 5 ADVERSE SEA CONDITIONS 2 5 BOATING TIPS 2 6 PERFORMANCE FACTORS 2 6 ENGINE EFFICIENCY 2 6 PROPELLER CONDITION 2 6 WEATHER CONDITIONS 2 6 LOAD 2 7 MARINE GROWTH 2 7 BOTTOM PAINT 2 7 Chapter 3 Systems Information OVERVIEW 3 1 FUELING GUIDELINES BEFORE FUELING 3 1 DURING FUELING 3 1 AFTER FUELING 3 1 FUEL SYSTEM 3 2 FUEL SYSTEM DIAGRAM 3 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 3 BATTERY SYSTEM 3 ...

Page 6: ...10 YAMAHA 3 10 HONDA 3 10 SUZUKI 3 10 PLUMBING SYSTEMS 3 10 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Service OVERVIEW 4 1 GELCOAT MAINTENANCE 4 1 CLEANING 4 1 WAXING 4 1 REPAIR 4 2 BOTTOM PAINT 4 2 UPHOLSTERY 4 3 TRIM PLEXIGLASS POLYETHYLENE 4 3 STAINLESS ALUMINUM 4 3 BILGE COMPARTMENTS 4 3 COCKPIT DRAINS 4 3 WINTERIZATION 4 4 Chapter 5 Model Specific TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 1 MODEL SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR YOUR BOA...

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Page 8: ...quired by federal and state law to be registered in the state where they are primarily used Registra tion numbers and validation stickers must be displayed per regulations and a certificate of registration must be on board while the vessel is being operated When traveling away from your home waters contact authorities at your destination to determine if any additional registration is required Some...

Page 9: ... remaining on the boat should a failure occur Remember this is a guideline for normal operation and does not release you from responsibility should an accident occur You must use rational judgement when adverse conditions are expected and reduce your loads to create a margin of safety Pursuant to NMMA certification all World Cats over 26 in length are Yacht Certified and carry the placard shown be...

Page 10: ...roper manner OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances which may be harmful into U S navigable water Vessels 26 feet in length and over must display a placard at least 5 by 8 inches made of durable material The placard must be installed in a conspicuous place in the rigging compart ments or near the bilge pumps and s...

Page 11: ... your vessel and move away quickly Move your vessel away from the dock and complete a full system check Ensure that electronics pumps and safety equipment are in working order Instruct a passenger on the operation of the boat and the location and function of all safety equipment onboard You should never be the only person capable of safely operating your vessel UNDERWAY INFORMATION ON OPERATION AN...

Page 12: ... Sportfish Cruisers Yachts Owner s Manual for more information and tips concerning anchoring SHALLOW WATER Although your World Cat draws a small amount of water for its size shallow water should be a concern of all boaters To avoid this hazard pay particular attention to navigational markers and know the area you are operating in Be aware of tidal changes including those that have occurred during ...

Page 13: ...CIDENTS Federal regulations require that operators involved in an accident file a written account of the situation within 48 hours Reports should be submitted to the State Boating Law Administrator You can obtain forms through the USCG or local authorities i e harbor patrol sheriff or police offices In the event that a casualty or disap pearance occurs as the result of an accident you must notify ...

Page 14: ...mary concern is the use of generators when boats are moored adjacent to each other Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and potentially fatal if inhaled over an extended period of time Symptoms of CO poisoning include Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Headache Throbbing in the temples Fatigue Muscular twitching Inability to focus or think clearly If you or any of passengers experience any of these symptoms leave ...

Page 15: ...ggish performance a wetter ride and increased bow steering in a following sea In a bow up attitude the boat will perform better but may ride less smoothly Experiment with the trim settings in various sea conditions to determine what you are most comfortable with When using the trim to correct a listing condition imagine an X connecting the starboard engine to the port bow and port engine to the st...

Page 16: ...rsion used in conventional boats For this reason all World Cats are equipped with a hydraulic steering system featuring steering cylinders mounted on each engine and a steering sys tem valve This system enables both engines to respond in unison to adjustments at the helm In order to maintain the excellent steering characteristics of your boat occasionally you will need to adjust the steering syste...

Page 17: ...DESCRIPTION STEERING CYLINDERS KEVLAR PIGTAIL 4 6 KEVLAR STEERING HOSE STEERING SYSTEM VALVE SEA STAR II HELM QUANTITY 2 3 2 1 1 THIS IS A REPRESENTATION OF A TYPICAL WORLD CAT STEERING SYSTEM THE LENGTHS OF THE STEERING HOSES AND PIGTAILS WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YOU HAVE ...

Page 18: ...wheel clockwise until a steady stream of oil flows through the fitting 3 Close bleed fitting 1 STEP 3 1 Open the bleed fitting labeled 2 and pull the cylinder shaft all the way out on the fitting 2 side 2 Holding the shaft to prevent it from moving back into the cylinder have someone turn the wheel counter clockwise until a steady stream of oil flows through the fitting 3 Close bleed fitting 2 and...

Page 19: ...he steering wheel can make a World Cat bite quickly and execute high performance turns Experiment with the han dling ability of your cat so you are prepared for any situation on the water ADVERSE SEA CONDITIONS Catamarans are designed to handle some of the roughest waters in the world but that is no substitute for common sense As an operator you are responsible for the safety of your passengers an...

Page 20: ... to ensuring proper perfor mance but be aware they are not the only factors which affect it Several things which contribute to the level of performance of your catamaran can change between or during trips ENGINE EFFICIENCY Without proper maintenance your engine s will gradually lose power resulting in a loss of speed Use the recommendations in the engine s owners manual to schedule routine mainten...

Page 21: ...istribution to compensate for fuel usage MARINE GROWTH If you store your boat in the water or fail to clean it after each trip the existence of marine growth can contribute to a loss of performance A decline in speed or increased fuel consumption can occur Prevent this by applying a marine growth inhibitor or by cleaning your boat thoroughly after each trip BOTTOM PAINT Bottom painting your catama...

Page 22: ...lation of fuel vapors 3 Extinguish cigarettes or other lighted materials 4 Keep a properly charged and correctly rated fire extinguisher nearby DURING FUELING 1 Use common sense and obey all safety regulations related to fuel handling 2 Avoid static sparks by maintaining contact between the fuel nozzle and fuel fill AFTER FUELING 1 Secure the fuel cap and inspect for leaks 2 Clean up any spilled f...

Page 23: ...will need to remove the cockpit bol sters by removing the screws that hold it in place To access the screws pull up gently on the bottom of the bolster and locate the drain grommets The factory installs screws in every other grommet to secure the bolster Remove these and pull up and out on the cushion to remove If you experience fuel flow problems remove the fuel feed hose from your engine and con...

Page 24: ...d parallel batteries in the event of a failure Chapter 5 of this manual will provide details regarding the location and wiring of your batteries and management panel BATTERY DISTRIBUTION The drawing above illustrates the normal operating position for the battery management panel The PORT START STBD START and HOUSE switches as well as the DC MAIN breaker are in the ON posi tion and the EMERG PARALL...

Page 25: ...RALLEL switch 24 HOUR CIRCUITS The push in breakers located across the top of the management panel protect the 24 hour essential circuit wir ing Per NMMA and USCG guidelines these breakers are constantly energized to provide power for bilge pumps and memory functions This helps to protect your vessel even when you are not available The HOUSE switch does not need to be ON for these breakers to have...

Page 26: ... 3 Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets EXPOSURE If you are exposed to the electrolyte solution follow these procedures and seek immediate medical attention EXTERNAL Flush with large amounts of water for contact with the skin If severe irritation occurs or it con tacts your eyes seek medical attention immediately INTERNAL Consume large amounts of water or milk coupled with milk of ...

Page 27: ...iginal breaker Replace by snapping in a new breaker being sure to use a breaker identical in capacity to the original Accessories not integrated into the control unit can include lights with integrated switches marine head controls stereos aftermarket electronics and 12V outlets These devices draw current from the accessory fuse blocks The fuse blocks are similar to those found in automobiles and ...

Page 28: ...1 HORN 10A 12 LWELL 5A 8 STBDB 5A 7 PORTB 5A 16 KEYPAD 15 N A 10A 14 CPITL 5A LIVE WELL RAW WATER CPIT LIGHTS ACC 1 PORT BILGE STBD BILGE ACC 2 ACC 3 H O R N L T S NAV ANC 5A 10A 10A 20A 20A 20A 20A 10A 10A 5A 1 3 5 7 9 4 8 6 10 2 GROUND BLOCK FUSE BLOCK SWITCH POD BATTERY POSITIVE BATTERY NEGATIVE FROM HARNESSES OR DISTRIBUTION PANEL ...

Page 29: ...top frame spreader lights illuminate the cockpit in low light situations They are operated using the switch on the dome light and are protected by the fuse block in the hardtop radio box DOME LIGHT HARDTOP OPTION ONLY Located under the hardtop radio box this light features both white and red lamps for nighttime operation It is powered by the fuse block located in the radio box BILGE PUMP FLOAT SWI...

Page 30: ...anchor This accessory is controlled by a dedicated switch at the helm The fuse is located at the battery management panel STEREO OPTIONAL Similar to an automotive stereo the unit can be operated using the faceplate or a remote keypad which is mounted near the helm It is powered by the fuse block and the memory wire is connected to a 24 hour circuit WINDSHIELD WIPERS 250 DC 270 EC 270 SC Operated b...

Page 31: ...o include a digital hour meter which tracks the amount of time the engine is running Suzuki tachometers include a systems mon itor indicator which features a Low Oil Pressure Warning Engine Temperature Warning Check Engine Warning and Over Rev Limit Warning FUEL GAUGE The fuel gauge displays the remaining fuel level for the tank associated with a given engine TRIM GAUGE Displays the engine trim he...

Page 32: ...oration resulting from environmental pollutants Use a sponge or other soft cleaning device on the smooth exterior surfaces of the hull and deck A soft brush can be used when cleaning nonskid portions of the deck Make sure to rinse the boat thoroughly after cleaning WAXING Similar to automotive finishes gelcoat will begin to fade over an extended period of time Constant exposure to environmental po...

Page 33: ...ll beneath the water line with anti fouling paint This will help prevent marine growth such as barnacles which damage the gelcoat and affect performance World Cat recommends using an epoxy barrier coat prior to bottom painting a new vessel This will help to prevent but not eliminate gelcoat blistering on the hull which is not warranted by World Cat Your dealer can provide information on bottom pai...

Page 34: ...d aluminum are used throughout your vessel World Cat uses only marine grade stain less hardware and anodized aluminum to provide you with years of service however these metals can deteriorate and fail if improperly cared for Upon returning clean all hardware using a mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with fresh water Avoid using abrasive cleaners or chlorine based products as they will remove the...

Page 35: ...d drains and store the boat with the bow up to allow drainage 3 Inspect all electrical connections and the operation of pumps or other electrical devices Perform repairs if necessary Coat electrical panels with an anti corrosive spray available from your dealer 4 Inspect the batteries and charge fully to prevent damage during storage Disconnect the cables and apply a coat of grease to the terminal...

Page 36: ... 5 4 Seacocks 5 5 Livewell System 5 5 Raw Water System 5 6 Hosecoil 5 6 Portable Head Operation 5 6 OPTIONAL FEATURES Stereo System 5 8 Anchor Windlass 5 8 Outriggers 5 8 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Access Plate and Rigging Tube Diagram 5 9 Hull Wiring Diagram 5 10 Deck Wiring Diagram 5 11 Battery Management System Diagram 5 12 Freshwater System Diagram 5 13 Livewell Raw Water System Diagram 5 14 Thru Hull Di...

Page 37: ...Fall windlass including rope chain and anchor Stainless Bow Rail Clarion AM FM Stereo w CD Sirius Satellite Service Fiberglass T Top w Aluminum Frame Electronics Box Rod Holders 6 and Spreader Lights 3 Taco Outriggers 15 with Hardtop Option only Extended Swim Platform w Ladder Removable Aft Seat Casting Platform Cushion with forward wraparound coaming pad Bow Lifting Ring Hullside Graphics Package...

Page 38: ...se studs see diagram below The house battery provides the power for all your DC accessories The main lead connects to the HOUSE switch on the battery management panel From there current is routed to the console through the 50 amp DC Main breaker located on the top left corner of the battery management panel During normal operation this breaker can remain in the ON position and the HOUSE switch can...

Page 39: ...mps are located behind the aft rigging compartment and can accessed through the inspec tion plates in the motorwell forward of the engines The wiring for these pumps is secured to the inboard side of the centerline stringer which is visible from the inspection port Inspect the operation of your bilge pumps and their connections at least annually To do so activate the pump by momentarily lifting th...

Page 40: ...lumbing failure To operate the livewell first verify that the seacock is open and install the livewell standpipe When you have completed these steps engage the livewell pump using the console switch pod The livewell light is also controlled by the switch Water will fill the tank until it is level with the standpipe which will evac uate water through a hullside drain To clear bait residue from the ...

Page 41: ... remove the cover plate and extend the hose as far as necessary Open the nozzle by twisting it adjust to the desired spray pattern and operate similar to any residential water hose When you are finished close the nozzle and return the hose to the cylinder PORTABLE HEAD INSTRUCTIONS The 230 SF has a portable head located in the console Below are basic guidelines for the operation of the head use th...

Page 42: ...t facility 3 Rotate the discharge spout as needed remove the cap and depress the air relief valve to empty 4 Rinse the tank and refill as directed in the preparation steps above WINTERIZATION 1 For cold weather use or storage fill the freshwater reservoir with any non toxic anti freeze 2 Add a chemical deodorant to the holding tank 3 Flush the unit a few times with the anti freeze in place to wint...

Page 43: ...h If you choose not to have the factory install your windlass World Cat provides wires in the deck harness to allow for aftermarket installs see wiring diagram on page 10 A plate will be installed on the battery management panel to cover the opening but can be removed to install a breaker Contact your dealer for more information on aftermarket windlass installation OUTRIGGERS Outriggers enhance th...

Page 44: ...CESS PLATE RIGGING BOOT 6 ACCESS PLATE 8 ACCESS PLATE 6 ACCESS PLATE 8 ACCESS PLATE RIGGING BOOT 4 ACCESS PLATE RIGGING BOOT PVC RIGGING TUBES 2 PER SIDE 4 ACCESS HOLE BEHIND COCKPIT BOLSTERS 4 ACCESS HOLE BEHIND COCKPIT BOLSTERS PVC RIGGING TUBES 2 PER SIDE ...

Page 45: ...ANEL 14 GA BRN BILGE PUMP 14 GA BRN BILGE PUMP 14 GA BRN FLOAT TO PUMP 14 GA BRN RED FLOAT TO HOUSE BATT 14 GA BRN GRN LIVEWELL PUMP CONNECTS TO HARNESS FROM THE DIGITAL CONTROL UNIT CONNECTS TO ACCESSORY FUSE BLOCK CONNECTS TO WINDLASS SWITCH IF INSTALLED CONNECTS TO BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL LEANBAR ...

Page 46: ...Y WHT BOW LIGHT 14 GA BLUE ANCHOR LOCKER LIGHT 6 GA RED WINDLASS 6 GA BLK WINDLASS 10 GA RED 12V OUTLET 14 GA BLUE C PIT LIGHT 14 GA BLU RED L WELL LIGHT 14 GA BLUE C PIT LIGHT 14 GA GRY WHT BOW LIGHT 14 GA BRN BLU FRESHWATER PUMP INSIDE CONSOLE 14 GA ORG HORN 14 GA BLU YEL CONSOLE LIGHT CONNECTS TO HARNESS FROM THE DIGITAL CONTROL UNIT SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER ...

Page 47: ...TEM DIAGRAM A B D C F E sense sense house battery port start battery stbd start battery port engine cranking lead stbd engine cranking lead house positive DC MAIN 50A 24 HOUR CIRCUITS to float switches and or memory circuits house negative ...

Page 48: ...World Cat 5 13 FRESHWATER SYSTEM DIAGRAM RIGGING BOOT HOSECOIL WASHDOWN Y VALVE RIGGING TUBE RIGGING BOOT FRESHWATER PUMP ...

Page 49: ...World Cat 5 14 LIVEWELL RAW WATER SYSTEM HOSECOIL WASHDOWN Y VALVE RIGGING TUBE DUAL PURPOSE LIVEWELL PUMP RAW WATER PUMP LIVEWELL DRAIN LIVEWELL INLET SEACOCK ...

Page 50: ... THRU HULL DIAGRAM PORT STARBOARD B A C D D E E D D A B F A B C D E F G AFT BILGE PUMPS SCUPPER DRAINS FISHBOX DRAIN FUEL VENTS ANCHOR LOCKER DRAINS LIVEWELL DRAIN OPTIONAL HOLDING TANK VENT DESCRIPTIONS THRU HULL G ...

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