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NAUTICSTAR

OFFSHORE SERIES

OWNER’S MANUAL

24 XS, 24 L, & 28 XS

2022

Summary of Contents for Offshore Series

Page 1: ...NAUTICSTAR OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL 24 XS 24 L 28 XS 2022...

Page 2: ...T LIMITS AND DISTRIBUTION 12 LINE OF SIGHT 12 PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES PFDS AND ACCESSIBILITY 12 IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 13 CAPSIZING 13 RUNNING AGROUND OR STRIKING UNDERWATER O...

Page 3: ...ON NUMBERING AND DOCUMENTATION 36 ACCIDENT REPORTING 36 SPEEDING AND NOISE 37 RADIOS TELEPHONES 37 REFUSE AND POLLUTION 37 SECTION 4 OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION 38 COMMUNICATIONS 38 INSURANCE 38 WEATH...

Page 4: ...HEIGHT 52 PROPELLER SAFETY 53 MEANS OF UNASSISTED REBOARDING 53 LIFTING THE BOAT 53 SECTION 7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 55 BILGE PUMP SYSTEMS 55 CONTROLS 58 VENTILATION 59 FUEL SYSTEMS Error B...

Page 5: ...ORROSION PROTECTION 80 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 81 HULL 81 FIBERGLASS AND NON SKID 81 CARPET IF EQUIPPED 81 UPHOLSTERY IF EQUIPPED 81 WINDSHIELD IF EQUIPPED 82 SEADEK MAINTENANCE IF EQUIPPED 82 FLUSHING AND...

Page 6: ...tter most to us OUR PROMISE NauticStar gets you out on the water in safety and comfort No compromises Limitless possibilities OUR GOAL NauticStar makes almost any on water adventure achievable and suc...

Page 7: ...n hulls and decks are hand layered repeatedly with fiberglass for strength and durability A marine vinyl ester barrier coat makes for durable hulls that resist cracking and osmotic blistering promotin...

Page 8: ...y WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION When used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous s...

Page 9: ...eration of a boat is extremely dangerous Operators must read and understand all operating manuals supplied with the boat before operation On board equipment must always conform to the governing federa...

Page 10: ...boat engine restrict water intake to the engine causing overheating and restrict the propeller s to such an extent that it causes a vibration that can damage the engine and drive train OPERATOR S RES...

Page 11: ...sure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations can be deadly to all on board Early symptoms of CO poisoning include irritated eyes headache nausea weakness and dizziness Thes...

Page 12: ...s how weight is distributed throughout the boat The weight must be distributed evenly throughout the boat If too much weight is placed in one area it can have serious impact on maintaining control Ite...

Page 13: ...ck with the local boating authorities for more information IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE Fire on board is among the most serious of matters that boaters can experience Due to the proximity of fuel tanks and...

Page 14: ...swim platform or the boarding ladder MEANS OF RE BOARDING There are several ways to re board a NauticStar boat from the water In some models ladders are offered to assist in re boarding On some models...

Page 15: ...dations Anchor with at least 75 feet of line in saltwater operation particularly Manual bailing device for removing water Combination oar boat hook Day and night visual distress signal First aid kit a...

Page 16: ...rked Distress Signals or Flares is recommended U S C G approved pyrotechnic visual distress signals and associated devices include pyrotechnic red flares hand held or aerial pyrotechnic orange smoke h...

Page 17: ...it replaced immediately To replace a warning label contact your NauticStar dealer with a label part number which can be found by visiting nauticstarboats com contact us and request a new label The lab...

Page 18: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 18 P a g e ALL ENGLISH WARNING LABELS Note Labels may change at any given time Check with Boat manufacturer for the latest label...

Page 19: ...FFSHORE SERIES 19 P a g e 1006049 DECAL FISHING 7 PERSONS 150 1006055 DECAL DECK 12 PERSONS 150 1006054 DECAL FISHING 12 PERSONS 150 1002337 DECAL 193SC CAPACITY TAG 1006045 DECAL 215 XTS CAP TAG 500...

Page 20: ...L OFFSHORE SERIES 20 P a g e 1006170 DECAL 2302 LGCY CAPACITY TAG 1006052 DECAL FISHING 10 PERSONS 1006051 DECAL FISHING 9 PERSONS 1002364 DECAL 32XS ON PLANE 1006038 DECAL 195 XTS CAP TAG 100 1002328...

Page 21: ...HORE SERIES 21 P a g e 1006042 DECAL 249 XTS CAP TAG 100 1006183 DECAL 2602 LEGACY CAP TAG 100 1006047 DECAL FISHING 5 PERSONS 150 1006053 DECAL FISHING 11 PERSONS 150 1004013 DECAL WARNING SHEET KIT...

Page 22: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 22 P a g e...

Page 23: ...002334 DECAL YACHT CAP TAG 100 1006048 DECAL FISHING 6 PERSONS 150 1006050 DECAL FISHING 8 PERSONS 150 1004883 DECAL CAUTION OVERBOARD 1006244 DECAL TRASH OVERBOARD 1001504 DECAL 203SC DC ON PLANE 100...

Page 24: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 24 P a g e Note Labels may change at any given time Check with Boat manufacturer for the latest label...

Page 25: ...Note Labels may change at any given time Check with Boat manufacturer for the latest label DECAL PART NUMBER DECAL DESCRIPTION DECAL PICTURE 1006037 DECAL 191 HYBRID CANADA CAP 1002368 DECAL 203 SC CA...

Page 26: ...R S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 26 P a g e 1002359 DECAL 193 SC CANADA CAP TAG 1002354 DECAL 211 CANADA CAPACITY TAG 1002355 DECAL 231 CANADA CAPACITY TAG 1002358 DECAL 2302 CANADA CAP TAG 1006039 DECAL 19...

Page 27: ...MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 27 P a g e 1006046 DECAL 215 XTS CANADA CAP TAG 1002361 DECAL 243 CANADA CAPACITY TAG 1002367 DECAL 203 DC CANADA CAP TAG 1002360 DECAL 223 CANADA CAPACITY TAG 1011430 DECAL 260...

Page 28: ...t manufacturer for the latest label ALL SPANISH WARNING LABELS Note Labels may change at any given time Check with Boat manufacturer for the latest label 1006044 DECAL 251 HYB CANADA CAP TAG 1004014 D...

Page 29: ...DER PRESSURE 1006172 DECAL 24OS XS 10 PERSONS 150 ON PLANE 1011556 DECAL 24OS XS CAPACITY TAG 1002324 DECAL WARNING OVER TRIM 500 1004098 DECAL FRESH WATER 150 1006245 DECAL NON POTABLE WATER 1004099...

Page 30: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 30 P a g e 24 XS LABEL LOCATIONS No Ventilation label placed under all lids and in head...

Page 31: ...DER PRESSURE 1011558 DECAL 24OS L 12 PERSONS 150 ON PLANE 1011557 DECAL 24OS L CAPACITY TAG 1002324 DECAL WARNING OVER TRIM 500 1004098 DECAL FRESH WATER 150 1006245 DECAL NON POTABLE WATER 1004099 DE...

Page 32: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 32 P a g e 24 L LABEL LOCATIONS No Ventilation label placed under all lids and in head...

Page 33: ...CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE 1002334 DECAL YACHT CAP TAG 100 1006244 DECAL TRASH OVERBOARD 1002324 DECAL WARNING OVER TRIM 500 1006243 DECAL OIL DISCHARGE 1004099 DECAL WASTE ONLY 150 1004098 DECAL FRESH...

Page 34: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 34 P a g e 28 XS LABEL LOCATIONS No Ventilation label placed under all lids and in head...

Page 35: ...also enforces a federal law that prohibits BUI Alcohol affects judgment vision balance and coordination These impairments increase the likelihood of accidents afloat for both boat operators and passe...

Page 36: ...of the vessel fee decal no other letters or numbers may be displayed nearby Lettering must be in plain vertical block characters of not less than three 3 inches in height Spaces or hyphens between let...

Page 37: ...16 VHF FM a calling and distress channel It is not to be used for conversation or radio checks Such communications should be conducted on an authorized channel REFUSE AND POLLUTION There are stringent...

Page 38: ...with GPS internal or attached also provide an immediate GPS position in the information passed to the RCC Geostationary satellites make detection almost immediate If the EPIRB does not have the abili...

Page 39: ...riding out a storm that includes high wind and or lightning which is especially dangerous Avoid contact with metal portions of the boat such as handrails windshields tower and cleats NAUTICAL CHARTS N...

Page 40: ...ns which can lead to drowning Always wearing a PFD will help survival in rapid immersion situations In other situations when entry into cold water is necessary Wear a PFD Button all clothing Cover you...

Page 41: ...nchoring is done for two principal reasons first to stop for fishing swimming lunch or an overnight stay and secondly to keep a boat from running aground in bad weather or as a result of engine failur...

Page 42: ...is called Rule 2 in the International Rules and says In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances which ma...

Page 43: ...n your port left side This rule does not apply if both of you can clear each other by continuing your set course and speed Crossing When two 2 power driven vessels are crossing each other s path close...

Page 44: ...keep clear of any fishing vessel In a narrow channel a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe passage of a power driven vessel that can navigate only in such a channel A sailing vessel that is unde...

Page 45: ...e left side of the channel Red Channel Marker Buoy Traveling upstream you should pass to the left of the buoy as it marks the right side of the channel Junction Buoy Green over Red Means two channels...

Page 46: ...closer than 50 feet of the flag and must operate at a slow no wake speed within 200 feet Alpha Flag Means a vessel is engaged in diving operations or is restricted in its ability to navigate Boaters m...

Page 47: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 47 P a g e SECTION 6 GENERAL INFORMATION DECK LAYOUTS 24 OS XS...

Page 48: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 48 P a g e 24 OS L...

Page 49: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 49 P a g e 28 XS...

Page 50: ...LOCATION The HIN can be found riveted to the hull on the starboard aft transom area Record your HIN number here ________________________________________________________ WARRANTY INFORMATION A full wa...

Page 51: ...ght Excluding Motor 4500 lbs 2042 kg Fuel Capacity 106 gal 401 L Fresh Water Capacity 10 gal 37 8 L Leaning Post Livewell 20 gal 75 L Aft Livewell 19 gal 71 L 24 OS L Length 23 4 7 12 m Beam 8 6 2 59...

Page 52: ...Each Note Draft may change depending on motor selection amount of fuel and gear added The usable fuel capacity will be affected by factors such as EPA required fuel system components temperature and b...

Page 53: ...om rung until ladder is fully deployed Climb ladder always keeping at least one hand and one foot in contact with ladder or handrail LIFTING THE BOAT When the boat is hoisted from the water proper use...

Page 54: ...Each cable should be rated above the full weight of the model to be lifted Using Lifting Slings An overhead hoist with an appropriate rating capacity should be used Slings must be six 6 inches and eac...

Page 55: ...below for access location and rating information Auto Bilge The Auto bilge pump will always be powered and automatically switch on when the water level in the bilge is high enough to raise the float...

Page 56: ...Ratings and Locations Pump Rating Auto Manual Location 800 GPH Auto Transom Bilge 800 GPH Manual Transom Bilge 28XS Bilge Pump Ratings and Locations Pump Rating Auto Manual Location 1100 GPH Auto Tra...

Page 57: ...to their specific owner manuals for information These owners manuals are included with the purchase of your boat A digital version and additional information can be obtained at Yamaha https yamahaoutb...

Page 58: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 58 P a g e CONTROLS...

Page 59: ...unctions of boat such as courtesy lights horn manual auto bilge live well wiper etc VENTILATION NauticStar boats are naturally ventilated Refer to SECTION 1 SAFETY for information and tips on how to p...

Page 60: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 60 P a g e For 28XS For 32XS...

Page 61: ...For 28XS Access to the fuel tank is gained through an access panel located underneath the fiberglass leaning post Access will require the removal of the battery trays After the trays are removed the f...

Page 62: ...e splash well access cover Note Mercury engines less than 115 HP have a fuel water separator located on the engine itself Please refer to the Mercury owner s manual for specific location WASTE SYSTEMS...

Page 63: ...owed to discharge it while in those waters There is a trend towards more local waters being designated as No Discharge Areas so if you rely on using your Type I or II MSD check a cruising guide before...

Page 64: ...els will have at least two batteries one for the engine power and one for the house power There can also three additional batteries if a trolling motor has been selected The Main battery switch is loc...

Page 65: ...itch is located underneath the fiberglass leaning post Switching this switch to the Off position will eliminate power to all electrical functions except the auto bilge pump system The On position will...

Page 66: ...s Can be accessed by opening the starboard aft seat Fuses For all Offshore models with Hardtop Option There will be an inline fuse connecting the hardtop wiring harness to the boat This can be accesse...

Page 67: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 67 P a g e For Breaker Panel 24XS L For Breaker Panel 28 XS...

Page 68: ...68 P a g e For Breaker Panel 32 XS Note 28XS shown as reference For all Offshore Models with Hardtop Option There will be an additional switch panel on the hardtop directly above the helm This switch...

Page 69: ...the leaning post livewell option is selected there will be an additional switch panel above the livewell with integrated circuit breakers Note 28XS switch panel shown as reference For 32 XS A 70 AMP...

Page 70: ...panel Electronics MFDs Your boat may have an optional Simrad installed Please refer to their specific owner s manual for operation Navigation Lights Although NauticStar boats are designed to be operat...

Page 71: ...located on top of hardtop Before use ensure it is not folded and in the upright position ANCHORING AND MOORING Anchor Location The anchor is located on the bow of the boat The anchor rope and windless...

Page 72: ...and handling the boat All NauticStar offshore series boats come equipped with a minimum of 4 stainless steel pop up cleats See the following pictures for their general locations For 24 XS L Note 24 X...

Page 73: ...OFFSHORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 73 P a g e For 32 XS Note 32XS comes standard with four cleats as circled in above picture...

Page 74: ...ng with a mild detergent and waxing with an auto wax will also help to keep the trailer bright and clean Braking System Check the braking system at the beginning of boating season and again at the con...

Page 75: ...er the rear of the trailer Difficult Towing If a trailer seems hard to tow or sways to one side a brake rotor may not be rotating freely If this appears to be the problem immediately contact your auth...

Page 76: ...rip or lake cruise with a trailer make at least one short trial run to become familiar with its handling characteristics Be sure everything is working properly Slow Down There is less strain on the to...

Page 77: ...e turning Smooth gradual starts and stops will improve gas mileage and put less strain on the tie downs etc Signal Your Intentions Well before stopping turning changing lanes or passing use turn signa...

Page 78: ...result can be fish tailing Redistribute the load before continuing TRAILER CHECKLIST Before towing the vehicle be sure to read and familiarize yourself with the instructions and warnings supplied wit...

Page 79: ...can be found in the untreated water sources either a natural source a river or lake or a human made water body a reservoir canal or stock tank that has not been treated for municipal use or human cons...

Page 80: ...inum is by design self sacrificing It is slowly eroded away by electrolytic action and requires periodic inspection for deterioration When the aluminum has eroded to approximately one half 1 2 of its...

Page 81: ...performregularandroutinecleaningmaintenancetoensurethattheboatexterior interior and components retain both their appearance and strength When washing the boat use a mild detergent such as Dawn or Ivor...

Page 82: ...cleaner degreaser or dish soap along with warm water and a medium bristled brush Thoroughly work the soapy mixture into the SeaDek until stain comes up Rinse with clean water and repeat if necessary S...

Page 83: ...1 Shorter periods will require greater concentration of chlorine solution d Drain chlorine solution from entire system e Flush entire system thoroughly with potable water f Fill system with potable wa...

Page 84: ...HORE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL OFFSHORE SERIES 84 P a g e SERVICE LOG BOAT Every 50 hours Date Date Date Date Date Change engine oil and filter Check all safety equipment EVERY 100 HOURS Replace Fuel filt...

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