Bayliner 237 Deckboat User manual

Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________

Hull Identification Number:__________________________________

Hull Identification Number

•The Hull Identification

Number (HIN) is

locatedonthe starboard

hullside just forward of

the transom.

•Record the HIN (and

the engine serial num-

bers) in the space pro-

vided above.

•Include the HIN with

any correspondence or

orders.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical,

photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author, James A. Miller.

Printed in the United States of America.

General Notes

The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the

preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Bayliner assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from

the use of information contained herein.

Due to our commitment to product improvement, Bayliner reserves the right to make changes in the product design, specifications, and equip-

ment at any time without notice or obligation. Illustrations and/or photos may show optional equipment.

All Bayliner products meet or exceed USCG (United States Coast Guard) and/or NMMA (National Marine Manufacturer’s Association) con-

struction standards. Manufactured with 1,1,1 Trichloroethane, a substance which harms public health and environment during the manufactur-

ing process by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

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Part Number

1838571

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1

Dealer Service 1

Warranty Information 1

Boating Experience 1

Engine & Accessory Guidelines 2

Engine & Accessory Literature 2

Propeller 2

Structural Limitations 3

Qualified Maintenance 3

Special Care for Moored Boats 3

Safety Standards 4

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 5

CO Facts 5

Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning 5

Where & How CO Can Accumulate 6

How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO 6

CO Checklists 7

More Information 7

Warning Labels 8

Chapter 2: Locations

Exterior Views 9

Hull Views 9

Deck Views 10

Helm 11

Component Locations 12

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

Engine 22

Bilge Blower System 22

Fuel System 23

Fuel Fill & Vent 23

Fuel Filters 24

Anti-siphon Valve 24

Quick Oil Drain System 25

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

Steering 26

Shift/Throttle Controls 26

Power Trim & Tilt 26

Gauges 26

Cleaning the Gauges 26

Gauge Fogging 26

Radio Transmission Interference 26

Fuel Gauge 26

Chapter 5: Navigation Equipment

Depth Finder 27

Chapter 6: Plumbing

Bilge Pumps 28

Bilge Pump Testing 28

Autofloat Switches 29

Seawater Systems 30

Seacocks 30

Seawater Strainers 30

Livewell System 31

Freshwater System 32

Transom Shower 32

Freshwater System Winterization 33

Drain Systems 34

Deck Drains 34

Sink Drains 34

Portable Toilet 34

Portable Toilet Pump-out (If Equipped) 34

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 35

Bow Mount Trolling Motor (If Equipped) 35

Ski-Tow Ring 35

Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped) 36

Attaching the Ski-tow Rope 36

Folding Ski-tow Tower 37

Tower Care 37

Canvas 38

Aft Bimini Top 38

Forward Bimini Top (If Equipped) 39

Canvas Care 40

Chapter 8: Entertainment Systems

Audio Equipment 41

Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables

Stowage Areas 42

Bow Sunlounge Conversion 43

Removable Fishing Seats (If Equipped) 45

Chapter 10: Lights

Care & Maintenance 46

Interior & Exterior Lights 46

Navigation Lights 46

Chapter 11: Electrical System

12-Volt DC System 48

Battery 48

Fuses & Fuse Block 48

12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet(s) 48

Alternator 48

Electrical Routings 49

12-Volt DC Hull Harness 49

12-Volt DC Deck Harness 50

12-Volt DC Digital Depth Finder & Trolling Motor

Harness (If Equipped) 51

12-Volt DC Fish Pack Harness (If Equipped) 52

Battery Cable Routings 52

Important Records 53

Float Plan 54

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 fol-

low 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

CO POISONING

HAZARD!

EXPLOSION

HAZARD! NO OPEN

FLAME! HOT

HAZARD!

ROTATING

PROPELLER HAZARD!

FALLING

HAZARD!

ELECTRICAL

HAZARD!

FIRE

HAZARD!

RUN BILGE BLOWERS

FOR 4 MINUTES!

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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.

Dimensions & Tank Capacities

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 get 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, get handling and operating experience before assuming command of your 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.

Overall

Length Length

Rigged Bridge

Clearance Beam Draft

(Hull) Draft

(Maximum) Fuel

Capacity Freshwater

Capacity

23' 1" 24' 8" 8' 2" 8' 6" 1' 5" 2' 10" 65 Gallons 15 Gallons

CONTROL HAZARD!

A qualified operator MUST be in control of your boat atALL times. Do NOToperate your boat

while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

WARNING!

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Engine & Accessory 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 accessories that will affect your boat’s running trim, have an

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

Engine & Accessory 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.

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.

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

NOTICE

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.

NOTICE

ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!

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

tions. 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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Structural Limitations

The swim platform extension is designed to be lightweight for proper boat balance. The load limit for the swim plat-

form extension 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 your boat’s beauty, greatly affect its performance, and may damage the gel coat.

•Periodically haul your 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 change, in any way, the:

•Steering system

•Propulsion system

•Engine control system

•Fuel system

•Environmental control system

•Electrical system

•Navigational system

WARNING!

•To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the chance of gel coat blistering while your boat is

moored, 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, and all of them were designed to insure your safety and the safety

of other people, vessels and property.

Read this supplement, the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, and all accessory instructions for important safety standards

and hazard informatio

FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD!

•NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your 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.

DANGER!

FALLING, ROTATING PROPELLER and CARBON

MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!

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

back deck or swim platform while the engine

is 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 your 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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