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1. Passenger Locations/Stability ........1 2. Load Capacity ............2 This publication does not contain component or accessory manuals. Please visit www.searay.com for a complete library of all Sea Ray 3. Design Category ............2 Owner’s and Accessory Manuals 4. Safety Label Locations ..........3 5.
nTroducTIon 1. T 3. s afeTY arning eferences anual The material here and in the rest of the Owner’s xplanaTion of afeTY arning eferences Information Packet: The most important aspect of boating is safety. Although every effort is made to address the •...
nTroducTIon 4. s 6. W ources of nforMaTion arranTies In North America, contact one of the following for Your boat comes with several warranties. Each boating courses: component and/or system on your boat has its own warranty that will be found with the specific information and manual for that component.
® to your satisfaction by your dealer, contact Sea Standards and Recommended Practices of the via the internet at www.searay.com and ® American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). the appropriate customer service information will be provided to you.
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The new owner can submit this request, free of charge, via the searay.com website or through a local authorized Sea Ray Dealer where processing fees may be applied. Sea Ray reserves the right to reject any warranty transfer request for a boat that has been damaged, neglected, or otherwise previously excluded from warranty..
The manufacturer’s load rating is the maximum allowed under calm conditions. WARNING Reduce boat loading if weather, water or other Rear facing transom seats MUST NOT be used while conditions are adverse. engine is running or boat is moving. 260 Sundancer ®...
D. European Union – CE regulations provide water. Do not take chances! specific information for passenger capacity and cargo weight for all recreational vessels. 260 Sundancer ®...
Wners anual 5. K eY To YMbols on onTrols rinTs These symbols may be found on your controls and gauges and/or used in this owner’s manual. This page is to help you understand what the symbols mean. 260 Sundancer ®...
ImensIons and learances . 7.1) WATERLINE KEEL 260 Sundancer SpecificationS HeigHt dimenSionS ® (A) Overall Length (D) Keel to Top of Mast Light ..12' 0" 3.66 m With Std. Swim Platform ..26' 7" 8.10 m (E) Waterline to Top of Mast Light ..
The slings should be placed directly over the sling tags imprinted on the deck (Figure 13.1) to assure the least amount of stress on the hull. lIng and radle . 13.1) SLING LABEL SLING LABEL CRADLE 24" 144" 260 Sundancer ®...
REFER TO THE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION. The engines are warranted directly by the engine manufacturer, not by Sea Ray ® The propulsion system on 260 Sundancer Sea Ray Sport Cruiser is a conventional stern drive system. Tern rive YsTeM...
Sea Ray ® CAUTION Mercury or may not be ethanol-compatible. Never start an engine until you are certain that fuel fumes are not present in the engine compartment or elsewhere in the boat. 260 Sundancer ®...
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Periodically inspect for the presence of water in the fuel tank. If any is found, all water must be removed and the tank completely dried before refilling the tank with any fuel containing ethanol. 260 Sundancer ®...
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260 s ® undancer Wners anual ysTem Tandard . 21.1) FUEL TANK FUEL TANK FILL/VENT FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE ysTem eneraTor . 21.2) FUEL TANK FUEL TANK FILL/VENT FROM ENGINE TO ENGINE FUEL FILTER 260 Sundancer ®...
The fresh water system on the 260SDA consists of a 20 gal. (75.7 liter) tank, 12v water pump, 120v 6 gal. (22.5 liter) water heater, 2 faucets (galley and head compartment (plus the optional cockpit wet aTer ysTem . 22.1) 260 Sundancer ®...
If equipped, the optional macerator gives the boat operator the means of discharging the holding tank contents directly overboard through a seacock in the bottom of the hull. This is available in conjunction with the dockside pump out. 260 Sundancer ®...
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WASTE DISCHARGE PORT PORTABLE HEAD WASTE DISCHARGE LINE asTe ysTem PTIonal WASTE DISCHARGE . 24.2) PORT VACU-FLUSH HEAD WASTE HOLDING VENT FILTER WASTE DISCHARGE WASTE VENT LINE OVERBOARD DISCHARGE LINE MACERATOR WASTE HOLDING TANK OVERBOARD DISCHARGE SEACOCK 260 Sundancer ®...
Under normal circumstances, when the ignition is ON the charge indicator light is ON. If the unit discharges, the light will go OFF. located at the helm 260 Sundancer ®...
Test the monitor on your boat at manufacturers The EOL signal can be reset for a period of 72 required intervals by pushing the TEST button on hours (3 days) for a total of up to 30 days. After this 260 Sundancer ®...
Main Distribution panel. If this has not been done by your dealer refer to the 3. Follow the instructions in the Air Conditioner/ System Calibration section of the SmartCraftTM Heater manual for control pad operation. System View Owner’s Manual. 260 Sundancer ®...
If vessel is equipped with a DC to AC power inverter, disconnect inverter DC input before servicing vessel's Do not use the rear (aft) curtain while engine is electrical systems. running or boat is moving. 260 Sundancer ®...
The batteries installed in your boat have been selected for their ability to furnish starting power based on engine starting requirements, as well as their ability to power the DC accessories attached to the electrical system. 260 Sundancer ®...
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(i.e., less than -10°F), the is disconnected from the boat’s electrical circuit. batteries should be removed from the boat and Follow the charger instructions. placed in suitable dry storage with maintainers connected and adequate ventilation. While fully 260 Sundancer ®...
NOTICE above. The battery switch also provides a positive disconnection of battery to protect against starter engagement and battery rundown. If you are leaving the boat for more than two hours and the boat is not connected to shore power 260 Sundancer ®...
• During start and operation of the boat, the switch shall be kept in the BOTH position to allow both batteries to start the engine and allow both batteries to recharge from the alternator. 260 Sundancer ®...
The main breaker interrupts both the neutral and hot feeds in the AC circuit to prevent equipment damage due to internal overloads and external surges. 260 Sundancer ®...
The AC Main Shore Power Breaker, located near recommended. Excessive power cord extensions the shore power receptacle must be ON at all can cause a voltage drop and may prevent some times to operate the shore AC power system. devices from operating correctly. 260 Sundancer ®...
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Turn OFF equipment breakers (Fig. 34.1-D). b. Turn OFF main AC breaker on the MDP (Fig. 34.1-A). 2. On the Dock a. Turn OFF the dockside breaker (Fig. 35.1-A). d. Disconnect the dockside end of the power cord (Fig. 35.1-B). 260 Sundancer ®...
If fuel fumes are detected, 34.1-D). do not start the generator until the source of fumes is determined and corrected and the bilge area is safely ventilated. 6. Turn ON the battery switches, located in the cockpit. 260 Sundancer ®...
® ® reserves the right to change or update the electrical system on any model at any time without notice to the consumer and is NOT obligated to make any updates to units built prior to changes. 260 Sundancer ®...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem Tereo IrIng cHemaTIc remIer draWIng no. 09-608 . 38.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem dc W abIn IrIng cHemaTIc draWIng no. 09-610 . 39.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem dc W IrIng cHemaTIc anmar draWIng no. 09-618 . 40.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem Tv s cHemaTIc draWIng no. 09-620 . 41.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem nverTer IrIng cHemaTIc draWIng no. 09-630 . 42.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem Indlass IrIng cHemaTIc draWIng no. 09-634 . 43.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem ac s ysTem IrIng Iagram draWIng no. 09-640 . 44.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem ac s ysTem IrIng Iagram usTralIa ealand draWIng no. 09-642 . 45.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem Tove WITcH Iagram usTralIa ealand draWIng no. 09-656 . 46.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem mdP W (120v/12v) IrIng cHemaTIc draWIng no. 09-660 . 47.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem mdP W (220v/50H IrIng cHemaTIc draWIng no. 09-662 . 48.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem mdP W (220v/50H IrIng cHemaTIc usTralIa ealand draWIng no. 09-664 . 49.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem aTellITe Tereo ysTem Iagram draWIng no. 09-715 . 50.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem 14 P marT rafT ysTem IrIng Iagram draWIng no. 09-725 . 51.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem arIne erIes avIgaTIon IsPlay draWIng no. 09-730 . 52.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem PoIler reakdoWn onnecTIon Iagram draWIng no. 09-762 . 53.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem dTs s ercury ysTem IrIng Iagram draWIng no. 09-770 . 54.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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260 s ® undancer lecTrIcal ysTem 14 P anmar ysTem Iagram draWIng no. 09-779 . 55.1) Warning: DO NOT attempt to work on the electrical system of this boat without professional assistance. 260 Sundancer...
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Waste Water System Macerator ............23 Water System ............22 This publication does not contain component or accessory manuals. Please visit www.searay.com for a complete library of all Sea Ray Owner’s and Accessory Manuals Index ii Sea Ray Boats...
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