(CO) is colorless, odorless and ! DANGER extremely dangerous. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Every precaution has been taken by Pursuit not avoided, will result in death or seri- Fishing Boats to reduce the risks associated ous injury.
8.1 Head Compartment ....... 8-1 2.7 Trim Tabs ..........2-3 8.2 Audio System ........8-1 2.8 Compass ..........2-4 2.9 Control Systems Maintenance .... 2-4 Fuel Systems 3.1 General ..........3-1 3.2 Fuel System ......... 3-2 3.3 Fueling Instructions ......3-3 C 230...
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Assistance ........10-9 Schematics ........F-1 10.12 Flooding or Capsizing ....10-9 10.13 Transporting your Boat ....10-10 10.14 Trailering your Boat ....10-10 10.15 Water Skiing ......... 10-11 10.16 Man Overboard ......10-12 10.17 Trash Disposal ......10-12 C 230...
Manual Supplement C 230 Boat Manufacturer/Model: Constructeur/Modèle du bateau: Modelo/Fabricante de la Embarcación: Boothersteller/Model: Costruttore/modello della barca: Fabricante/Modelo do Barco: Pursuit C 230 Design Category: C-Inshore Propulsion Type: Tipo di propulsione: Categorie de conception: Antriebsart: Tipo de propulsión: à proximité de la côte Categoria de Diseño:...
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Specifications Small Craft Owner's Manual Supplement C 230 Locate and Identify: Localizar e identificar: Localizzazione e identificazione dei A) Fuel Tank A) Depósito de Combustible componenti: B) Fuel Tank Filling Point B) Punto de Carga del Depósito de A) Serbatoio carburante...
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Specifications Small Craft Owner's Manual Supplement C 230 Repèrez et identifiez: Position and Beschreibung: Localizar e Identificar: A) Réservoir de carburant A) Kraftstofftank A) Depósito de Conbustível B) Point de remplissage réservoir B) Kraftstofftankfüllpunkt B) Ponto de Enchimento do Depósito de de carburant C) Öltank (n.z.)
General Information Boat Information Fill out the following information and leave it in your PURSUIT Owner’s Manual. This information will be important for you and PURSUIT service personnel to know, if and when you may need to call PURSUIT for technical assistance or service.
PURSUIT, engine manufacturers, and the warranty coverage to subsequent owners of suppliers of major components maintain PURSUIT models for the duration of the their own manufacturer's warranty and ser- original warranty period. Please refer to the vice facilities. It is important that you prop-...
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General Information Insurance ing Safety Hotline, 800-368-5647 or uscg- boating.org for further information on boating In most states the boat owner is legally safety courses. responsible for damages or injuries the boat causes. Responsible boaters carry ade- Required Equipment quate liability and property damage insur- ance for their boat.
1.1 General Use only the fuel recommended by the engine manufacturer. Use of old, con- Your Pursuit boat is designed to be powered taminated fuel can cause the engine to with a 2-cycle or 4-cycle outboard engine. malfunction or severe damage.
Section 1 Propulsion Systems 1.4 Engine Cooling System CAUTION Outboard engines are raw water (sea water) DO NOT use copper-based coatings cooled. Water is pumped through the water or any coatings not approved for use inlets, circulated through the engine block, with aluminum.
The the engine, investigate the problem instrumentation is unique to the type of out- and correct it. board engines installed on your Pursuit. Your boat may not be equipped with all of the following gauges. Fuel Gauge...
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Section 1 Propulsion Systems Engine Alarms Most outboards are equipped with an audi- ble alarm system mounted in the helm area to monitor selected critical engine systems and functions. The alarm will sound if one of these systems begins to fail. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for information on the alarms installed with your engines.
If the engine starts in The helm on your Pursuit is designed for a gear during this test, immediately move the side mount control with a single gear shift control levers to the neutral position and turn and a throttle lever for the engine;...
2.5 Engine Stop Switch Your Pursuit is equipped with an engine stop switch and lanyard. When the lanyard is WARNING pulled away, it will shut off the engine.
Helm Systems Section 2 port and starboard up and down provide control for the hull trim side to side. Before leaving the dock, make sure that the tabs are in the full “UP” position by holding the control in the bow "UP" position for ten seconds.
The compass should be see your Pursuit dealer. DO NOT operate adjusted by a professional after the electron- the boat if you suspect the steering system ics and additional electrical accessories are is malfunctioning.
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Helm Systems Section 2 WARNING LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE BOAT HAZARD Improper maintenance of steering system is hazardous and can cause death or serious injury from sudden loss of control. Make sure all steering hardware, cables and fluid levels are regularly inspected and maintained.
DANGER 3.1 General FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD Fuel and their vapors are highly explo- The fuel system of your Pursuit boat is sive when exposed to open flame or designed to meet the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, Environmental Protection spark, resulting in death or serious Agency (EPA), National Marine Manufactur- injury.
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If the cap is lost or dam- The fuel system on your Pursuit boat has aged replace only with original equipment. one fuel tank and is equipped with a manual “ON/OFF”...
Fuel system damage, related to use of alcohol-blended fuels, is not covered by the Pursuit Limited Warranty. Refer to the engine owner's manual for specific fuel requirements for your engines.
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3/4 full. Changes in temperature and 5. Open fuel fill(s) by turning counterclock- weather conditions can cause condensation in fuel tanks. Your Pursuit dealer or the wise. engine manufacturer can provide additional 6. Put nozzle in the fuel fill opening.
4.2 DC System 4.1 General Batteries The 12-volt batteries have been selected to Your Pursuit boat is equipped with a 12 volt provide optimum performance for engine DC electrical system. The DC system draws starting, and house and electronics loads.
Section 4 Electrical System Battery Switches Breakers There are two battery switches and one par- The main breakers are located in the battery allel switch to manage the 12-volt power dis- switch panel and provide protection for all tribution. The 1 (“number” 1), battery switch DC power.
Electrical System Section 4 4.3 Helm Switch Panel bilge pump indicator on the switch will illumi- nate. The helm panel contains switches and circuit Livewell breakers. The circuit breakers are the “plunger” type; push to reset. Breakers are Press to activate the livewell circulation normally in the ON position.
Section 4 Electrical System Check the electrolyte level in the batteries regularly and add distilled water as neces- sary. If the batteries are frequently charged This is an open switch and reserved for by a battery charger, check the electrolyte future additional accessories.
Plumbing System Section 5 Plumbing System When properly primed and activated, the water system will operate like the water sys- tem in a home. An automatic pressure sen- 5.1 Fresh Water System sor keeps the system pressurized. If the system has been recently filled or has not General been used for an extended period, air may accumulate at the pump and the system...
Section 5 Plumbing System Close the livewell thru-hull ball valve when- ever livewell is not in use to prevent water from entering the livewell while the boat is cruising. The livewell pump is equipped with a sea strainer on the intake side of the pump located in the aft bilge.
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Exterior Drains Current is supplied to the automatic float Your Pursuit has two scupper drains located switches whenever the batteries are con- in the rear of the cockpit. The drain rails for nected. The bilge pump switch at the helm is the compartments drain overboard by grav- supplied current when the 2 (“number"...
Section 5 Plumbing System The fishbox is equipped with a macerator ® The fishbox is equipped with a Banjo fitting pump and drain plug. Removing the drain to allow the drain hose to be disconnected plug in the fishbox will allow the fishbox to be from the fishbox drain.
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Plumbing System Section 5 Fresh Water System Raw Water System CAUTION CAUTION Turn the fresh water system switch If a hose ruptures, turn pump off "OFF" when leaving the boat unat- immediately. Close the thru-hull valve tended or when the fresh water sys- before performing maintenance on tem is not in use.
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Section 5 Plumbing System CAUTION CAUTION Maintain a proper charge on the bat- DO NOT use harsh chemical drain teries; operating the pressure pump cleaners in drain systems; permanent from a battery with a low charge could damage to the hoses, fittings and sys- lead to pump failure.
Ventilation System Section 6 Ventilation System 6.1 Carbon Monoxide and Proper Ventilation Read "Carbon Monoxide" in the Safety Sec- tion. It contains important information on car- bon monoxide and the carbon monoxide detector. 6.2 Bilge Compartment Ventilation Air flow into the bilge compartment is sup- plied by four vents on either side of the cock- pit, under the gunwale boards.
Section 7 Exterior Equipment 7.2 Cockpit 7.1 Deck Swim Platform Your Pursuit boat is equipped with an inte- gral swim platform. Inspection deck plates CAUTION are located in the splashwell to provide access to the stern bilge and engine mount- Unsecured open exterior doors and/or ing bolts.
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Section 7 Exterior Equipment Transom Door CAUTION Do not use the transom door when the boat Keep hands away from the seat mech- is in motion. DO NOT leave the transom anism when opening and closing. door unlatched. Latch it in the full “OPEN” or full “CLOSED”...
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T-top, contact Pursuit Customer Relations to tray area can be accessed by using make sure the equipment you would like to...
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T-top. If you intend to install an after market T-top on your boat, contact your dealer or Pursuit Cus- tomer Relations. C230...
Interior Equipment Section 8 Interior Equipment NOTICE 8.1 Head Compartment The head and macerator systems must be winterized before winter Permanent Toilet layup; refer to Winterizing. The permanent toilet qualifies as a Marine 8.2 Audio System Sanitation Device (MSD). It is equipped with a deck pump-out and has a self-contained water supply.
Section 9 Safety Equipment If the operator is thrown from the seat, or cient time has elapsed for the fire to be moves too far from the helm, the lanyard will extinguished and a flashback is no longer disconnect the clip from the switch, shutting possible, find and fix the problem, then the off the engine.
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Safety Equipment Section 9 Other symptoms that may signal exposure tee it will not occur. Do not use CO detectors to CO: dizziness, flushed face, ears ringing, as a replacement for ordinary precautions or headaches, tightness of chest or hyperventi- periodic inspections of equipment.
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Section 9 Safety Equipment Contact the detector manufacturer, the Pur- proper ventilation whenever the engines are suit Customer Relations Department or your running. local fire department for assistance in finding DO NOT operate the engines with side cur- and correcting the situation. tains closed and the aft or drop curtain In certain situations, boats can have a prob- installed.
Certain electronic equipment have a limited life span, follow the CO detectors manufac- turers recommendations on when the detec- In addition to items installed by Pursuit, cer- tor must be replaced. tain other equipment is required by the U.S. Coast Guard to help ensure passenger 9.7 First Aid...
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Follow the manufacturer’s Visual Distress Signals directions in the use of these signal- ing devices. All Pursuit boats used on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas, and those waters connected directly to them, must be Non-Pyrotechnic Devices equipped with Coast Guard approved visual distress signals.
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Safety Equipment Section 9 your presence and course. Your Pursuit boat Bilge And Fuel Fires is equipped with the navigation lights required by the U.S. Coast Guard at the time Fuel compartment and bilge fires or explo- of manufacture. It is up to you to make sure...
Section 9 Safety Equipment 9.9 Additional Safety Equipment Additional Equipment to Consider: VHF Radio Besides meeting the legal requirements, Life Raft prudent boaters carry additional safety Spare Anchor equipment. This is particularly important if Spare Keys you operate your boat offshore. You should Heaving Line consider the following items, depending on Fenders...
Operation Section 10 Operation Passengers should be seated to properly balance the load and must not obstruct the operator's view, particularly to the front. 10.1 General Overloading and improper distribution of Before you start, become familiar with the weight can cause the boat to become unsta- various component systems and their opera- ble and are significant causes of accidents.
Section 10 Operation petroleum facilities. Observe and avoid other restricted areas near dams, power plants, etc. • Do not stop or anchor beneath bridges or in channels. America’s Waterway Watch America's Waterway Watch, a combined effort of the Coast Guard and its Reserve and Auxiliary, wants your help in keeping CAUTION America's waterways safe and secure.
Operation Section 10 Meeting Head-On Or Nearly-So Navigation Aids Situations Aids to navigation are placed along coasts and navigable waters as guides to mark safe When two motorboats are approaching each water and to assist mariners in determining other head-on or nearly head-on, neither their position in relation to land and hidden boat has the right of way.
Section 10 Operation Each person onboard must have at least The spare parts kit should include: one personal flotation device onboard and Extra Light Bulbs one throwable device. Check the U.S. Coast Spark Plugs Guard standards for the correct type Fuses and Circuit Breakers required for your boat.
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Operation Section 10 • Alcohol and any mind altering chemicals If the drive unit hits an underwater object, can severely reduce your reaction time stop the engine. Inspect drive unit for dam- and affect your better judgment. age. If damaged contact your dealer for a •...
Section 10 Operation Safety precautions for tower operation: CAUTION • Do not operate boat from tower in rough To prevent damage, close all sea- sea conditions. Motions of the boat are cocks before leaving the boat. exaggerated in the tower and may become excessive in rough seas.
Operation Section 10 10.8 Docking, Anchoring and soon at it stops. Use fenders to protect the boat while it is docked. Keep the engines Mooring running until the lines are secured. Docking and Docklines Backing into a Slip Maneuvering a boat near a dock and secur- Approach the slip with the stern against the ing it requires skill and techniques that are wind or current and the engines straight...
Section 10 Operation cleats. The spring lines keep the boat from WARNING backing into the dock while allowing it to ride the tide. SINKING OR DROWNING HAZARD Anchoring at the stern can pull a boat Leaving the Dock under water. DO NOT anchor at the stern.
The mooring cleats or bow/stern eyes on ate on one engine. Do not to apply too much Pursuit boats are not designed or intended power to the running engine. When running to be used for towing or lifting. These cleats...
If you trailer your boat, make sure your tow vehicle is capable of towing the weight of the trailer, boat and equipment and the weight of Your Pursuit boat is a large boat and should the passengers and equipment inside the only be trailered by professionals with the vehicle.
10.15 Water Skiing withstand the extreme wind pressure encountered while trailering. Remove Your Pursuit can be equipped for water ski- and properly store enclosures before ing. If you have never pulled skiers, you trailering.
Section 10 Operation When a skier falls, be prepared to turn make sure you do not hit them with the the boat immediately and return to the ring buoy or the boat. skier. Never leave a fallen skier alone in •...
Routine Maintenance Section 11 Routine Maintenance marine growth and pollution in different regions, your dealer and/or a qualified boat yard in your area should be consulted when 11.1 General deciding what bottom paint system to apply to your hull, because pollution and marine growth can damage fiberglass hulls.
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Section 11 Routine Maintenance more frequently may indicate a stray current require more frequent maintenance. A problem within the boat or at the slip or heavier buffing is required to bring the gel- marina. Anodes that do not need to be coat back to its original luster.
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The anodized aluminum used on your hardware. Clean and wax chrome prior to Pursuit was coated with a metal protector extended storage. In saltwater or other called Aluma Guard at the factory. Aluma harsh environments, clean and wax more Guard is a nonabrasive marine metal protec- often.
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DO NOT use the following on acrylic plastic: phase separation from the use of alcohol blended fuels. • Abrasive cleaners • Acetone Contact your Pursuit dealer or engine manu- • Solvents facturer for additional information regarding • Alcohol fuels and additives.
Routine Maintenance Section 11 11.3 Seats, Upholstery, Canvas • Stubborn spots and stains - spray with either Fantastik Cleaner® or Tannery and Enclosures Car Care Cleaner® and rub with a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water. Seat Slides and Swivel Bases •...
Section 11 Routine Maintenance 11.5 Bilge Lubricate snaps periodically with petroleum jelly or silicone grease. Lubricate zippers with silicone spray or paraffin. To keep the bilge clean and fresh, use a commercial bilge cleaner regularly. Follow Remove the bimini top, side curtains, clear the directions carefully.
Seasonal Maintenance Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance Severe gelcoat cracking or more serious hull damage can occur during hauling and launching if pressure is created on the gun- 12.1 Storage and Lay-up wales (sheer) by the slings. Use flat, wide slings and spreaders long enough to keep Before Hauling: pressure from the gunwales.
Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance 12.2 Winterizing resulting from improper cradle or trailer support is not covered by the Pursuit warranty. Fresh Water System Preparing The Boat For Storage: The entire fresh water system must be com- pletely drained. Disconnect all hoses, check •...
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Pursuit dealer. Compartments in the bilge that will not drain completely should be pumped out and then Marine Toilet sponged until completely free of water.
Section 12 Seasonal Maintenance and store in a safe, dry place. Remove all store the boat in a damp storage enclosure. electronics. Coat all wire connectors and Excessive dampness can cause electrical bus bars in the helm compartment with a problems, corrosion, and excessive mildew.
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Seasonal Maintenance Section 12 After Launching: • Check all water systems and the engine mounting bolts for leaks. Operate each system one at a time and check for leaks and proper operation. • Check the bilge pump, manual and auto- matic switches.
Glossary of Terms Appendix A Glossary of Terms Boat Hook : Short shaft of wood or metal with a hook fitting at one end shaped to aid in extending one’s reach from the side of the boat. : In, near, or toward the stern of a boat. : The front end of a boat's hull.
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Appendix A Glossary of Terms Companionway Fend off : Opening in the deck of a : To push or hold the boat off from boat to provide access below. the dock or another boat. Compartment Flying Bridge : The interior of a boat : A control station above the divided off by bulkheads.
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Glossary of Terms Appendix A Heat Exchanger L.O.A. : Used to transfer the heat : Boat length overall. that is picked up by the closed cooling sys- Locker tem to the raw cooling water. : A closet, chest or box aboard a boat.
Appendix A Glossary of Terms Pitching Rubrail : The fore and aft rocking motion of : Railing (often rubber or hard plas- a boat as the bow rises and falls. tic) that runs along the boat’s sheer to pro- tect the hull when coming alongside docks, Pitch : The measure of the angle of a pro- piers, or other boats.
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Glossary of Terms Appendix A Stringer : Longitudinal members fastened : Disrupted water that a boat leaves inside the hull for additional structural strength. astern as a result of its motion. Strut Wash : Mounted to the hull which supports : The flow of water that results from the propeller shaft in place.
Troubleshooting Guide Appendix E Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Solution Control Systems • Steering system is low on fluid. Fill and bleed system. • Steering system has air in it. Fill and bleed system. Hydraulic Steering is slow to respond •...
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Appendix E Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause and Solution • Propeller may be damaged and need repair. • The propeller or propeller shaft is bent. Repair or replace damaged components. The boat vibrates at cruising speeds. • The running gear is fouled by marine growth or rope.
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Troubleshooting Guide Appendix E Problem Cause and Solution • The engine may be having a problem with a sticky anti-siphon valve, located in the fuel line near the fuel tank, that is restricting the fuel flow. Remove & clean or replace the anti-siphon valve. •...
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