Bayliner 185 User manual

Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________

Hull Identification Number:__________________________________

Hull Identification

Number

•The Hull Identifica-

tion Number (HIN)

is located on the

starboardsideofthe

transom.

•Record the HIN

(and the engine

serial numbers) in

the space provided

above.

•Please refer to the

HIN for any corre-

spondence or

orders.

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HIN LOCATION

Part Number

1820285

CONTENTS

1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

1 Dealer Service

1 Warranty Information

1 Boating Experience

2 Engine & Accessories Guidelines

2Propeller

2 Engine & Accessories Literature

3 Structural Limitation

3 Qualified Maintenance

3 Special Care For Moored Boats

4 Safety Standards

5 Carbon Monoxide (CO)

5 Facts about CO

6 Where and How CO Can Accumulate

6 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO

7COChecklists

7 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System (If Equipped)

8 More Information

9 Chapter 2: Product Specifications

9 185

10 195

11 205

12 225

13 Chapter 3: Locations

13 Exterior Views

13 Hull Views

14 Extended Swim Platform (If Equipped)

15 185 Deck View

16 195 Deck View

17 205 Deck View

18 225 Deck View

19 Helm

20 Component Locations

27 Chapter 4: Propulsion &

Related Systems

27 Engine

27 Bilge Blower System

28 Fuel System

29 Fuel Fill & Vent

29 Fuel Filters

30 Anti-siphon Valve

30 Fuel Filter/Water Separator (Diesel

Engine Only)

31 Quick Oil Drain System

32 Chapter 5: Controls & Gauges

32 Steering

32 Shift/Throttle Lever

32 Power Trim and Tilt

33 Gauges

33 Cleaning Gauges

33 Gauge Fogging

33 Radio Transmission Interference

33 Fuel Gauge

34 Chapter 6: Plumbing

34 Bilge Pump

34 Bilge Pump Testing

36 Livewell System (185 Only) (If Equipped)

37 Freshwater System (225 Only) (If Equipped)

38 Freshwater System Winterization

39 Transom Shower (If Equipped)

39 Drain Systems

39 Deck Drains

40 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

40 Cleats and Tow Eyes

40 Bow Mount Trolling Motor (185 Only)

(If Equipped)

40 Ski Tow Ring

41 Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped)

41 Attaching the Ski-Tow Rope

42 Folding the Ski-Tow Tower

43 Canvas (If Equipped)

43 Convertible Top

44 Side Curtains (If Equipped)

45 185 Bimini Top (If Equipped)

46 205/225 Bimini Top (If Equipped)

47 Bow Cover (If Equipped)

48 Canvas Care

49 Clear Vinyl Care

50 Chapter 8: Entertainment System

50 Audio Equipment

51 Chapter 9: Convertible Seats,

Beds, & Tables

51 Sleeper Seats (If Equipped - 185, 195

& 205 Only)

51 Operating Positions

51 Lounge positions

52 Jump Seat To Sunlounge Conversion

(If Equipped - 185, 195 & 205 Only)

53 Passenger Seat to Sunlounge Conversion

(225 Only)

54 Installing & Removing Table Leg (225 Only)

55 Removable Fishing Seats (If Equipped)

56 Chapter 10: Lights

56 Care and Maintenance

56 Navigation Lights

57 Chapter 11: Electrical System

58 12-Volt DC System

58 Battery

58 Fuses

58 Alternator

58 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet(s)

59 Electrical Routings

59 185, 195 & 205 Deck Electrical Harnesses

60 225 Deck Electrical Harnesses

61 Hull Electrical Harness

62 Wiring Diagrams

62 185, 195 & 205

63 225

64 Important Records

65 Float Plan

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.

This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if

the warning is ignored.

DANGER!

This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal

injury or death if the warning is ignored.

WARNING!

This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal

injury or cause product or property damage if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

This box calls attention to installation, operation or maintenance information, which is impor-

tant to proper operation but is not hazard related.

NOTICE

EXPLOSION

HAZARD! NO OPEN

FLAME! HOT

HAZARD!

ROTATING

PROPELLER HAZARD!

FALLING

HAZARD!

ELECTRICAL

HAZARD!

CO POISONING

HAZARD!

FIRE

HAZARD!

RUN BILGE BLOWERS

FOR 4 MINUTES!

185, 195, 205, & 225 •Owner’s Manual

Supplement

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

•This Owner’s Manual Supplement provides information about your boat that is not covered in the Sport Boat

Owner’s Manual.

•Before using your boat, study this Owner’s Manual Supplement, the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, and all engine

and accessory literature carefully.

•Keep this Owner’s Manual Supplement and the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual on your boat in a secure, yet readily

available place.

Dealer Service

•Your dealer is your key to service.

•Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your boat.

•Contact your dealer if you have any problems with your new boat.

•If your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: 360-435-8957 or send us a FAX: 360-403-4235.

•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.

•If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Bayliner dealer or call 360-435-8957

for a copy.

Boating Experience

If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and

safety, obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of this boat.

Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

For more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:

•U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org

•In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.

•U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org

Outside the United States, your selling dealer, national sailing federation or local boat club can advise you of local

sea schools or competent instructors.

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.

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Engine & Accessories Guidelines

•Your boat’s engine and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.

•Installing a different engine or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics.

•Should you choose to install a different engine or to add accessories that will affect the boat’s running trim, have

an experienced marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before operating your boat again.

Certain modifications to your boat will result in cancellation of your warranty protection.

•Always check with your dealer before making any modifications to your boat.

Propeller

•Keep the propeller in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation.

•A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your boat.

Engine & Accessories Literature

•The engine and accessories installed on your boat come with their own operation and maintenance manuals.

•Read these manuals before using the engine and accessories.

•Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this Supplement is included in your

owner’s packet.

When storing your boat please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.

NOTICE

ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!

The factory standard propeller may not be the best for your particular boat and load

conditions. Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engine should reach,

but not exceed its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.

Immediately contact your local Bayliner dealer if:

•The engine cannot reach its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;

•The engine exceeds its full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.

CAUTION

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Supplement

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Structural Limitation

The extended swim platform, if equipped, is designed to be lightweight for proper boat balance. The load limit for the

extended swim platform is 30 pounds per square foot, evenly distributed.

Qualified Maintenance

•Failure to maintain your boat’s systems (listed in the warning above) as designed could violate the laws in your

jurisdiction and could expose you and other people to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.

•Follow the instructions provided in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, this Supplement, the engine owner’s manual

and all accessory literature.

Special Care For Moored Boats

•Whether moored in saltwater or freshwater, your boat will collect marine growth on its hull bottom.

•This will detract from the boat’s beauty, greatly affect its performance and may damage the gelcoat.

•Periodically haul the boat out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap

and water.

To maintain the integrity and safety of your boat, allow only qualified personnel to perform

maintenance on, or in any way modify the:

•Steering System

•Propulsion System

•Engine Control System

•Fuel System

•Environmental Control System

•Electrical System

•Navigational System.

WARNING!

•To help seal thehull bottom and reduce the possibilityof gelcoat blistering on moored boats,

apply an epoxy barrier coating.

•The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint.

•Many states regulate the chemical content of bottom paints in order to meet environmental

standards. Check with your local dealer about recommended bottom paints, and about the

laws in effect in your area.

NOTICE

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Safety Standards

•Your boat’s mechanical and electrical systems were designed to meet safety standards in effect at the time it

was built.

•Some of these standards were mandated by law, all of them were designed to insure your safety, and the safety of

other people, vessels and property.

In addition to this Supplement, please read the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual and all accessory instructions for impor-

tant safety standards and hazard information.

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,

gunwale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous

and will cause personal injury or death.

DANGER!

ROTATING PROPELLER and CARBON MONOXIDE

POISONING HAZARD!

•NEVER allow anyone to occupy, or hang from, the

back deck or swim platform while the engine(s)

are running.

•Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet

of a moving watercraft can be fatal.

DANGER!

DANGER

PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD!

ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects before getting underway. The anchor and

other items that are not properly secured can come loose when the boat is moving and cause

personal injury or death.

DANGER!

A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Examples Include:

•Engine and generator exhaust

•Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants and oil, especially used

motor oil

•Cooking fuels

•Cleaners, paints, and substances used for vessel repair

•Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components

•Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as ballast or fishing sinkers

To Avoid Harm:

•Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel exhaust fumes.

•Wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after handling the substances above.

WARNING!

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