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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 2: Features / Systems Dimensions and Tank Capacities Hull Exterior Hardware & Drains Layout View Deck Hardware and Accessories 11 Forward Deck Dealer Service Anchor Windlass (If Equipped) Warranty Information 12 Aft Deck Boating Experience 12 Radar Wing 13 Cockpit Engine &...
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Lighting Seawater Systems 22 Navigation and Interior Lights 36 Seacocks 36 Seawater Strainers Appliances Marine Head With Holding Tank 23 Alcohol/Electric Stove 24 Microwave Oven (If Equipped) 37 Using The Marine Head 24 120-Volt AC/12-Volt DC Refrigerator 37 Winterizing The Head 38 Macerator (If Equipped) Audio Equipment Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)
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Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan- gerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read All warnings carefully and follow All safety instructions. DANGER! This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored.
• Buy replacement parts from any authorized Bayliner dealer. Warranty Information • Bayliner offers a Limited Warranty on each new Bayliner purchased through an authorized Bayliner dealer. • A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Boating Experience WARNING! CONTROL HAZARD! A qualified operator must be in control of the boat at all times. DO NOT operate your boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the boat not designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gun- wale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Special Care For Moored Boats NOTICE • To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoat blistering on moored boats, apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Boat Lifting CAUTION! PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • When lifting any boat, always use a spreader bar. The spreader bar must be equal to the width of the boat at the lifting point.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • All engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Where and How CO Can Accumulate Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include: A. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burning device when boat is moored in a confined space. B. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its engine, generator, or other fuel burning device.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Trip Checklist ❏ Make sure you know where the exhaust outlets are located on your boat. ❏ Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! More Information For more information about how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on recreational boats and other ways to boat more safely, contact: United States Coast Guard National Marine Manufacturers American Boat &...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Navigation & Communication Equipment The owner’s packet contains instruction manuals for all navigation & communication equipment installed on your boat. Thoroughly read and understand these manuals before using these systems. Additionally, read the warnings below carefully and follow all safety instructions.
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Electrical Systems DAN GER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems 12 Volt DC System Fuses and Circuit Breakers VOLTMETER • Fuses and circuit breakers for engines and main accessory power are on the DC main fuse panel and on the battery switch panel.
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Battery Switch The battery switch (located behind POSITION "1" POSITION "BOTH" the helm seat in the storage area) has ACTIVATES ACTIVATES BOTH BATTERY "1" BATTERIES four (4) positions (see photograph on the right);...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Shore Power/120 Volt AC System DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors. • Before connecting or disconnecting the shore power cord to your boat, make sure all breakers and switches on the AC master panel are turned Off.
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Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement CAUTION! WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! Do not energize the water heater electrical circuit until the heater is COMPLETELY filled with water. The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Connecting To Shore Power SHORE POWER INLET(S) TYPICAL SHORE POWER INLET NOTE: SINGLE INLET STANDARD DUAL INLETS WITH AIR CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED) DUAL SHORE POWER AC PANEL (IF EQUIPPED) LINE 1...
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement 5. Switch the "Line 1 Dockside Master" On. 6. If equipped with dual dockside, switch the "Line 2 Dockside Master" On. 7. Turn On the individual component breakers as required.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Appliances All appliances installed on your boat come with their own manuals that contain instructions and important safeguards. Thoroughly read and understand these manuals before using your boat’s appliances. • Make sure the AC breaker is turned On for the appliance you wish to use.
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Microwave Oven (If Equipped) Before attempting to use the microwave oven, make sure the breaker switch on the AC master panel is On. 120-Volt AC/12-Volt DC Refrigerator Your boat features a 120-volt AC/12-volt DC refrigerator. The refrigerator runs on 12-volt DC power unless 120-volt AC power is being supplied by the generator or shore power and the AC refrigerator breaker is On.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Propulsion Engine The owner’s packet contains detailed engine operation and maintenance manuals. Be sure to read and understand these manuals before operating, or performing maintenance to, the engine. Engine Access The engine room can be accessed through the aft cockpit engine hatch.
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Fuel System WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling. For your safety and the safety of your passen- gers, the fueling instructions in the Cruiser &...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Fuel Filters • The fuel pickup tube (located inside the fuel tank) is equipped with a fine mesh screen filter. • In addition, when supplied by the engine manufacturer, a fuel filter is installed on the engine.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Controls STEERING CABLE SHIFT/THROTTLE CABLES SHIFT/THROTTLE LEVER Power Trim and Tilt The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt. Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shifter/throttle manual, included in...
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Trim Tabs VIEW OF HELM TRIM TAB COMPONENTS TRIM TAB SWITCH TRANSOM TRIM TAB (TYPICAL) WARNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control! •...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Bilge Pumps THE AFT BILGE PUMP IS LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE THE FORWARD BILGE PUMP IS LOCATED UNDER THE ENTRY STEPS AFT BILGE PUMP THRU- FWD BILGE PUMP & FLOAT SWITCH HULL &...
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Bilge Pump Testing Bilge pumps are critical to the safety of your boat. Check the bilge pumps often to make sure they are working. Individually test each pump as follows: BILGE PUMP 1.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Freshwater Systems (If Equipped) WATER TANK FILL VIEW OF GALLEY LOCATION GALLEY FAUCET PUMP SWITCH WATER TANK FILL FITTING Your boat may feature a pressure-demand freshwater (potable) system. This system works when the water pump switch in the galley is in the On position.
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Water Heater (If Equipped) WARNING! HOT HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can reach temperatures hot enough to scald the skin. CAUTION! WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARDS! • DO NOT energize the AC water heater electrical circuit until the heater is completely filled with water.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Sink & Shower Drain Systems Gray water (water from sinks and showers) above the waterline is gravity drained overboard, while gray water below the waterline is pumped overboard using a sump pump.
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Seawater Systems Seacocks • A seacock is a valve that is used to manage the pickup of sea- SEAWATER PICKUP VALVE (SEACOCK) COMPONENTS (TYPICAL) water through the hull and below the water line.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Marine Head With Holding Tank WARNING! FLOODING HAZARD! The marine head’s seawater pickup seacock must be Closed before getting underway. This seacock must remain Closed while the boat is underway or whenever the boat is left moored and unattended.
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Macerator (If Equipped) MACERATOR SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) To use the macerator to pump waste directly into the water (where regulations permit): 1. Open the underwater discharge seacock located in the engine compartment on the starboard transom.
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 2: Features / Systems Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into the yacht through the air conditioning system. CAUTION! SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seacock must be Opened before turning on the air conditioner...
Chapter 2: Features / Systems 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Canvas Top (If Equipped) CAUTION! Take down and securely stow the convertible top, side curtains and back cover before transporting your boat by road. 1. Slide the swivel ends (A) of the main bow (B) over the side windshield frames (C) and insert the pins (D).
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 3: Electrical Routings Hull Wire Harness Routings TRIM TAB PUMP BONDING BUSS BAR ENGINE HARNESS AIR CONDITIONER WATER PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) GROUND BUSS BAR BLOWER BATTERY CHARGER DC PANEL IN GALLEY FUEL TANK SHOWER...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Important Records Selling Dealer Key Numbers Name Of Dealership Ignition Other Address Electronics Phone/FAX/E-mail Manufacturer Model Name/Number Sales Manager Serial Number Service Manager Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number Engine Serial Number...
285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Float Plan Before going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled.
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Float Plan 285 • Owner’s Manual Supplement Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Marine Radio (Yes/No) Type Frequencies Departing From Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (yes or no) Departure Date Departure Time Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Stopover 1...
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