Bayliner 245 Bowrider Configuration guide

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Hull Identification Number:__________________________________

Hull Identification Number

•The Hull Identification Num-

ber (HIN) is located on the

starboard hullside just for-

ward of the transom.

•Record the HIN (and the

engine serial numbers) in the

space provided above.

•Include the HIN with any cor-

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Part Number

1894298

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1

Dealer Service 1

Warranty Information 1

Boating Experience 2

Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3

Propeller 3

Structural Limitations 4

Qualified Maintenance 4

Special Care For Moored Boats 4

Safety Standards 5

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 6

CO Facts 6

Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning 6

Where & How CO Can Accumulate 7

How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO 7

CO Checklists 8

More Information 8

Warnings & Warning Labels 9

Chapter 2: Locations

Exterior Views 11

Hull Views 11

Deck Views 12

Helm 13

Component Locations 14

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

Engine 20

Bilge Blower System 21

Fuel System 22

Fuel Fill & Vent 22

Fuel Filters 22

Anti-siphon Valve 23

Quick Oil Drain System 24

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

Steering 25

Shift/Throttle Controls 25

Power Trim & Tilt 25

Gauges 26

Cleaning the Gauges 26

Gauge Fogging 26

Radio Transmission Interference 26

Fuel Gauge 26

Depth Finder 26

Chapter 5: Plumbing

Bilge Pump 27

Bilge Pump Testing 28

Autofloat Switch 29

Freshwater System 30

Transom Shower 30

Freshwater System Winterization 31

Drain Systems 32

Deck Drains 32

Portable Toilet 32

Chapter 6: Deck Equipment

Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 33

Ski Tow Ring 33

Ski-Tow Tower (If Equipped) 34

Attaching the Ski-Tow Rope 34

Folding Ski-Tow Tower 35

Tower Care 35

Canvas 36

Bimini Top (If Equipped) 36

Ski-Tow Tower Bimini Top (If Equipped) 37

Canvas Care 38

Chapter 7: Entertainment System

Audio Equipment 39

Chapter 8: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables

Sunlounge Conversion 40

Passenger Seat Conversion 41

Chapter 9: Lights

Care & Maintenance 42

Interior & Exterior Lights 42

Navigation Lights 42

Docking Lights (If Equipped) 42

Chapter 10: Electrical System

Battery 44

Fuses 44

12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet 44

Alternator 44

Electrical Routings 45

Deck Electrical Harness 45

Hull Electrical Harness 46

Battery System 46

Important Records 47

Float Plan 48

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!

245 Bowrider •Owner’s Manual

Supplement

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

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

Boat Owner’s Manual.

•The Sport Boat Owner’s Manual contains general information about safe operating practices, general boating reg-

ulations, and general maintenance techniques. Information that is more specific to your particular boat is found in

this Owner’s Manual Supplement.

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

and accessory literature carefully. If similar instructions are found in more than one manual, always refer to the

specific manufacturer’s manual (such as the engine manual) for the most complete and accurate information.

•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.

•You can access on-line parts catalogs, links to vendor websites, and other helpful features by logging on

to http://www.baylinerparts.com.

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.

Overall

Length Bridge

Clearance Beam Draft

(Drive Up) Draft

(Drive Down) Fuel

Capacity Freshwater

Capacity

24' 4" 7' 7" 8' 6" 1' 7" 3' 0" 78 Gallons 15 Gallons

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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.

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 & Literature

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

•Installing a different engine or adding accessories may affect your boat’s running trim.

•If you choose to install a different engine or add accessories that may affect your boat’s running trim, have a

trained marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before using your boat again.

•The engine and accessories on your boat have their own manuals. Read these manuals before using the engines

and accessories.

Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this Owner’s Manual Supplement is

included in your owner’s packet.

While the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Manual Supplement and in the Sport Boat Owner’s

Manual, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects:

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.

BEFORE starting or working on your engine(s), read the engine manual.

NOTICE

BEFORE using the accessories on your boat, read the accessory manuals.

NOTICE

BEFORE storing your boat, refer to your engine and accessory manuals for storage/winteriza-

tion instructions.

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 Break-in Procedure

•Engine Starting and Stopping

•Gear Shifting

•Fuel and Oil Recommendations

•Engine Maintenance

•Engine Storage/Winterization

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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