Bayliner 245 Cruiser Configuration guide

Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________________

Hull Identification Number:__________________________________________

Hull Identification Number

•The Hull Identification Number (HIN)

is located just below the deck gunnel

at the starboard aft corner of the boat.

•Record the HIN (and the engine serial

number) in the space provided above.

•Include the HIN with any correspon-

dence or orders.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 1

Dimensions and Tank Capacities 1

Dealer Service 1

Warranty Information 1

Boating Experience 2

Qualified Maintenance 2

Special Care for Moored Boats 2

Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3

Propeller

Safety Standards 4

Boat Lifting 5

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 6

CO Facts

Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning

Where & How CO Can Accumulate

How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO

CO Checklists

CO Monitor

End of Life Signal

More Information

Chapter 2: Locations 10

Exterior Views 10

Hull Views

Deck Views

Helm

Component Locations 13

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 22

Engine 22

Bilge Blower System 22

Fuel System 23

Fuel Fill & Vent

Anti-siphon Valve

Fuel Filters

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 25

Steering 25

Shift/Throttle Controls 25

Power Trim & Tilt 25

Trim Tabs 25

Gauges 26

Cleaning the Gauges

Gauge Fogging

Radio Transmission Interference

Fuel Gauge

Chapter 5: Plumbing 27

Bilge Pumps 27

Bilge Pump Testing

Built-in Autofloat Switch Testing

Seawater Systems 29

Seacocks

Seawater Strainers

Freshwater System 30

Transom Shower

Freshwater System Winterization

Water Heater (If Equipped) 32

Winterizing the Water Heater

Preparing the Water

Heater for Use After Winterizing

Drain Systems 35

Deck Drains

Sink Drains

Shower Drain System (If Equipped)

Portable Toilet (If Equipped) 36

Marine Head & Holding Tank (If Equipped) 36

Air Conditioner (If Equipped) 37

Chapter 6: Deck Equipment 38

Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 38

Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures 38

Installing the Bimini Top & Enclosure Curtains

Canvas Care

Clear Vinyl Care

Chapter 7: Appliances &

Entertainment Systems 42

Alcohol/110-Volt Electric Stove (If Equipped) 42

Refrigerator (If Equipped) 43

Audio Equipment 43

Chapter 8: Convertible

Seats, Beds, & Tables 44

Dinette To V-Berth Conversion 44

Chapter 9: Lights 45

Care & Maintenance 45

Interior & Exterior Lights 45

Navigation Lights 45

Spotlight (If Equipped) 45

Chapter 10: Electrical System 46

12-Volt DC System 47

Batteries

Battery Switch (If Equipped with One Battery)

Battery Switch (If Equipped with Two Batteries)

Battery Switch Positions

Fuses & Circuit Breakers

12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets

Alternator

Battery Charger (If Equipped)

110-Volt AC System (If Equipped) 50

Shore Power

Connecting to Shore Power

Electrical Routings 53

Deck 12-Volt Electrical Harness

Hull 12-Volt Electrical Harness

120-Volt AC System (If Equipped)

Important Records 55

Float Plan 56

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 Cruiser •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 Cruiser

& Yacht Owner’s Manual.

•The Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual contains general information about safe operating practices, general boat-

ing regulations, 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 Cruiser & Yacht 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 Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual on your boat in a secure, yet

readily available place.

Dimensions and 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.baylinercustomercare.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 get a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Bayliner dealer or call 360-435-8957 for

a copy.

Overall

Length

Rigged

Bridge

Clearance Beam Draft

(Hull)

Draft

(Maximum)

Fuel

Capacity

Freshwater

Capacity

Waste Holding

Tank Capacity*

24' 1" 25' 7" 6' 9" 8' 5" 1' 5" 2' 9" 65 Gallons 20 Gallons 20 Gallons

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser •Owner’s Manual Supplement

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.

Qualified Maintenance

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

diction and could expose yourself and others to the danger of bodily injury or accidental death.

Follow the maintenance instructions in:

Special Care for Moored Boats

•While moored, your boat’s hull bottom will collect marine growth that not only looks bad, but also reduces perfor-

mance, and could damage the gelcoat.

•As often as needed for your area, haul your boat out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and

soap and water.

CONTROL HAZARD!

An experienced operator MUST be in control of your boat at ALL times. Do NOT operate your

boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

WARNING!

To maintain the safety of your boat, allow ONLY trained personnel to work on, or change, in

any way, the:

•Steering system

•Propulsion system

•Engine control system

•Fuel system

•Environmental control system

•Electrical system

•Navigation system

WARNING!

•This Owner’s Manual Supplement

•The Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual

•The engine owner’s manual, and;

•All accessory literature.

•Applying an epoxy barrier coating to the hull bottom will help prevent gel coat blistering

while your boat is moored.

•Cover the barrier coating with several coats of anti-fouling paint.

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

standards. Your local dealer can recommend bottom paints, and about the laws in effect in

your area.

NOTICE

245 Cruiser •Owner’s Manual Supplement Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

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 engine and

accessories.

Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this supplement is included in your owner’s

packet.

While the topics listed below may be included in this supplement and in the Cruiser & Yacht 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

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 245 Cruiser •Owner’s Manual Supplement

Safety Standards

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

built. These standards help insure your safety and the safety of other people, vessels and property.

Read this supplement, the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, the engine owner’s manual, and all accessory instruc-

tions for important safety standards and hazard information.

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 transom 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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