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  • Page 1 605 Pilothouse Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Welcome Congratulations on becoming a new owner of a Quicksilver® boat. This Owner’s Packet will provide important information about the features of your boat and should be, at all times, kept aboard your boat. Take time to carefully review the information in this packet to really get to know your boat.
  • Page 4 Information in this publication is based upon the latest production specifications available at printing. Quicksilver® reserves the right to make changes at any 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®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction 5. Fire Prevention ........... 20 1. Owner’s Manual .......... vi 6. Carbon Monoxide Monitor ......21 2. Your Responsibilities ........vi 7. Bow Anchor Windlass (optional) ....23 3. Explanation of Safety Labels ......vi 8. Steering ............24 4.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction 1. Owner’s Manual The material here and the rest of the Owner’s manual packet:  Gives you basic safety information  Describes the fundamentals of boat use  Describes the features of your boat  Describes the equipment on your boat ...

  • Page 7: Dealer Responsibilities

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Limited Warranties stated. To the extent allowed by law neither Brunswick Marine in EMEA, not the selling dealer shall have any responsibility of the loss of use of the Quicksilver®, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damages.
  • Page 10 Limited Warranty, and the owner must notify Brunswick Marine in EMEA of any Quicksilver® being repaired by an authorized Brunswick Marine in EMEA dealer which has been at the dealership for fifteen (15) days, or of any claimed defect which was not corrected after one (1) repair attempt.
  • Page 11 Limited Warranties stated. To the extent allowed by law neither Brunswick Marine in EMEA, not the selling dealer shall have any responsibility of the loss of use of the Quicksilver®, loss of...
  • Page 12 Limited Warranty, and the owner must notify Brunswick Marine in EMEA of any Quicksilver® being repaired by an authorized Brunswick Marine in EMEA dealer which has been at the dealership for fifteen (15) days, or of any claimed defect which was not corrected after one (1) repair attempt.

  • Page 13: Basic Boat Dimensions & Specifications

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 1. Basic Boat Dimensions & Specifications Manufacturer: Brunswick Marine in EMEA Model: Quicksilver Captur 605PH Design Category: Draft Max (T 0.87m Length of Hull (L 5.5m Overall Height (H 2.7m Length Overall (L 5.75m Light Craft Mass (m...

  • Page 14: Vessel Stability

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 2. Vessel Stability The following maximum load has been used for assessing the stability and buoyancy comprising  Manufacturer’s maximum recommended load per ISO 14946 630kg  Fuel, fresh water, other fluids to maximum capacity of fixed tanks...

  • Page 15: Passenger Locations

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 4. Passenger Locations Be aware of your footing while the boat is underway. Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet. Use extreme Slipping or falling could result in serious injury or death, caution when walking on wet surfaces.

  • Page 16: Safety Label Locations

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 6. Safety Label Locations—Cockpit...
  • Page 17 Quicksilver 605PH — General Information Safety Label Locations—Helm, Transom, & Interior...

  • Page 18: Deck Layout (Standard Equipment)

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 7. Deck Layout (standard equipment) Anchor roller Bow cleat (No bow windlass) Bow cleat (P&S) Bow rail (P&S) Hardtop Navigation lights (P&S) Hardtop rail ({&S) Sliding window (P&S) Midship cleat (P&S) Coaming cap (P&S) Center cockpit floor hatch Port fish locker Rod holder (P&S)

  • Page 19: Deck Layout (Optional Equipment)

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 8. Deck Layout (optional equipment) Bow windlass Secure eye Roof hatch Raw water washdown Rod holders (P&S) Port flip seat Cockpit table Fish pack control panel Livewell Port bench seat cushion Port bench seat backrest...

  • Page 20: Cabin/Interior Liner Layout

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 9. Cabin / Interior Liner Layout Port forward liner storage Port aft liner storage Starboard forward liner storage Center aft liner storage Starboard mid liner storage Starboard aft liner storage Center forward liner storage 12 V cooler...

  • Page 21: Curtains (Optional)

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 10. Curtains (optional) Aft cabin curtain Starboard cabin curtain Forward cabin curtain Sliding roof curtain Port cabin curtain 11. Hardtop Layout LED overhead swivel light with switch Port access panel Starboard access panel Interior speaker (if equipped)

  • Page 22: Cockpit Storage

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 12. Cockpit Storage Anchor locker Port fishwell Forward cockpit storage hatch Aft cockpit storage hatch Port transom storage hatch Battery access hatch Starboard fishwell Do not store any equipment containing petrol (outboard engines, portable petrol tanks, etc.) in any interior storage areas or port transom storage.

  • Page 23: Thru Hull Locations

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 13. Thru Hull Locations Port fish box drain Cockpit drain Livewell drain (if equipped) Livewell pick up (if equipped) Aft bilge pump drain Cockpit drain Cockpit drain Fish box drain (if equipped) Heater exhaust (if equipped)

  • Page 24: Dash Layout

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information Depending on the type of boat, you may have underwater The deck drains provide self-bailing capabilities while the fittings that need drain plugs. Garboard drain plugs and boat is static in the water and no passengers on board. This fishbox drain plugs need to be in place before the boat goes prevents accumulation of water in the cockpit.

  • Page 25: Navigation Lights

    Quicksilver 605PH — General Information Dash Switch Panel Horn Side navigation lights Anchor light Forward bilge pump Aft bilge pump Starboard wiper Blank 15. Navigation Lights Your boat comes equipped with navigation lighting for use at night or in low visibility conditions. Prior to running at night, make sure that the all around light located on the hardtop is in the upright position.

  • Page 26: Engine

    Reduce speed and wake as a courtesy to others. Observe & obey speed limits and no wake zones. 17. Trailering Quicksilver® does not offer a trailer for this boat, however, if you plan on purchasing one from another vendor, please consider the following: ...
  • Page 27 Quicksilver 605PH — General Information 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.

  • Page 28: Fuel System

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation 1. Fuel System Your boat’s petrol fuel system consists of a fuel tank, a fuel tank fill and vent fitting, an anti-siphon valve, a sending unit, and an engine fuel supply line. In addition, there is one extra fuel port for optional pickup, if needed.
  • Page 29 Your boat was manufactured, and shipped from the factory with ethanol compatible materials. Before introducing petrol with ethanol into your fuel tank, ask your dealer if any components have been added or replaced that are not recommended by Quicksilver, Mercury or may not be ethanol- compatible.

  • Page 30: Bilge Pumps

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Fuel Filters Mercury already provided the appropriate level of filtration to protect the engine from debris. The addition of another in-line filter to the system will create a possible flow restriction that can starve the engine of fuel.

  • Page 31: Livewell/Raw Water Washdown (Optional)

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Typical Bilge Pump System Bilge pump Bilge pump hose Thru hull 3. Livewell/Raw Water Washdown (optional) An optional livewell and raw water washdown system is available for this boat. If installed, a 31 liter livewell is located on the port aft side of the cockpit under the seat, while the raw water washdown is located on the port forward step.

  • Page 32: Fish Boxes

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Livewell—Raw water Livewell/ raw water pickup valve Livewell pump Livewell tub Livewell overflow drain tube Livewell drain thru hull Raw water pump In-line water strainer Raw water sprayer hose Vented loop...

  • Page 33: Carbon Monoxide Monitor

    Fire port 6. Carbon Monoxide Monitor Quicksilver® boats are equipped with carbon monoxide (CO) monitors in the cabin and enclosed berths or staterooms. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, and extremely toxic gas produced by engines, heaters, stoves or generators. When inhaled it combines with hemoglobin in the blood, preventing absorption of oxygen and is unlikely to be noticed until the person is overcome.
  • Page 34 Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation 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 attention they need.

  • Page 35: Bow Anchor Windlass (Optional)

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation 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.

  • Page 36: Steering

    In the event that there is a loss of power, the windlass can still be used to raise or lower the anchor manually. If there is a loss of power, check the windlass breaker to see if it needs to be reset. If you reset the breaker and it continues to trip, have your authorized Quicksilver® dealer inspect the system.

  • Page 37: Engine Controls

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Filling and Maintenance A hydraulic steering system rarely needs to be refilled after the system is bled. However, if you ever need to add fluid to the system, refer to the steering manufacturer’s manual for complete instructions.

  • Page 38: Smartcraft® System Gauges

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation release it from the shut-off switch, which in turn shuts down the engine. This switch is designed to shut the engine off when the operator of the boat leaves the control station, either accidently by falling into the boat, or by being ejected overboard.
  • Page 39 Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation The steering system is independent of the helm selector switch and will operate at all times. DO NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT THE HELM THAT DOES NOT HAVE FULL CONTROL OF THE BOAT!

  • Page 40: Diesel Heat (Optional)

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Dual Helm Hydraulic Steering Steering wheel Main helm pump Hydraulic fluid lines Exterior helm pump Steering cylinder DO NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT THE HELM THAT Vision from the exterior helm station is limited. Maintain a DOES NOT HAVE FULL CONTROL OF THE BOAT.

  • Page 41: Stereo (Optional)

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Diesel Heat 10L diesel tank Fuel line Diesel heater Hot air ducts Window defroster Cabin vent Cold air ducts Cabin return air vent Exterior return air vent Exhaust outlet Heater controller 14.

  • Page 42: Cockpit Bench Seat

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Starboard Jump Seat Seat base Seat cushion Before using, verify that the jump seat is properly installed 17. Cockpit Bench Seat The cockpit bench seat increases the seating area by creating a continuous back bench at the aft end of the boat.

  • Page 43: Port Flip Seat (Optional)

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation 18. Port Flip Seat (optional) As an option your boat may come equipped with a flip seat, located on the port side of the cockpit. When not in use, it stores up out of the way in the port deck trail. To use, simply pull the rail located on the base of the seat out and down.

  • Page 44: Canvas (Optional)

    Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Sun Awning Sunshade rail Pull pin (P&S) Sunshade canvas Sunshade straps (P&S) Deck eyelets (P&S) In rough seas, the sun awning should be stored to avoid damage to the rail and or canvas 21.
  • Page 45 Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation Canvas Bimini Starboard enclosure panel Port enclosure panel Aft enclosure panel Bimini Deployed Full Enclosure...

  • Page 46: Dc Electrical

    Quicksilver 605PH— Electrical Systems 1. DC Electrical System The DC electrical system is powered by a single battery, and is kept charged by the engine driven alternator. 2. Battery Refer to your engine owner’s manual for exact battery requirements. To remove the battery cables: 1.

  • Page 47: Fuses And Breakers

    Quicksilver 605PH — Electrical Systems damage to electronic components on the boat. Always operate the switch with the engine and accessories off. 5. Fuses and Breakers Your boat will either have fuses or breakers protecting the DC electrical system. If you have to replace a fuse or electrical breaker, replace only with a fuse or breaker of the same rating.

  • Page 48: Electrical Schematics

    These electrical 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®...
  • Page 49 Quicksilver 605PH — Electrical Systems DC Wiring Schematic...
  • Page 50 Quicksilver 605PH— Electrical Systems Fish Pack Schematic Bow Windlass Schematic...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    If the growth is more severe, you may need to enlist the services of a professional hull cleaning company. Check with your Quicksilver® dealer for recommendations on a compatible rubbing compound for your boat or a professional hull cleaning company in your area.

  • Page 52: Component Maintenance

    Frequent routine cleaning of your stainless steel will help maintain the finish. Quicksilver® recommends that you wash stainless steel components with mild soap and cold or lukewarm water after every use of the boat. If added protection is necessary, apply a cleaning wax.
  • Page 53 Do not store any of the canvas pieces while wet. The effects of ultraviolet light can sometimes be reduced by chemical treatment of canvas items. Consult your Quicksilver® dealer or check your canvas manufacturer’s manual before using any chemical treatments on your canvas.
  • Page 54 Quicksilver 605PH — Maintenance Dry the window with a soft cloth or chamois to prevent water spots. Polish with a separate cloth. Don’t leave cleaners on for long periods; immediately wash the window. Finally, don’t apply cleaners in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures.

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