Bayliner 246 Discovery Configuration guide

Engine Serial Number: _____________________________________

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-

respondence or orders.

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Part Number

1854251

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1

Warranty Information 1

Dealer Service 1

Qualified Maintenance 1

Boating Experience 2

Special Care for Moored Boats 2

Structural Limitations 2

Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3

Propeller 3

Safety Standards 4

Boat Lifting 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

CO Monitor 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 27

Bilge Blower System 27

Fuel System 28

Fuel Fill & Vent 28

Fuel Filters 29

Anti-siphon Valve 29

Quick Oil Drain System 30

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

Steering 31

Shift/Throttle Controls 31

Power Trim & Tilt 31

Trim Tabs 31

Gauges 32

Cleaning the Gauges 32

Gauge Fogging 32

Radio Transmission Interference 32

Fuel Gauge 32

Chapter 5: Navigation &

Communication Equipment

Compass 33

Depth Finder (If Equipped) 33

VHF Radio (If Equipped) 33

Radar (If Equipped) 34

Global Positioning System (GPS) (If Equipped) 34

Chapter 6: Plumbing

Bilge Pumps 35

Bilge Pump Testing 36

Autofloat Switches 36

Seawater Systems 37

Seacocks 37

Seawater Strainers 37

Seawater Washdown (If Equipped) 38

Freshwater System 39

Transom Shower (If Equipped) 39

Freshwater System Winterization 40

Water Heater 41

Winterizing the Water Heater 42

Preparing Water Heater for Use After Boat Storage 43

Drain Systems 44

Deck Drains 44

Gray Water Gravity Sink Drains 44

Sump Pump System 44

Sump Box Cleaning 44

Sump System Winterization 44

Marine Head & Holding Tank 45

Manual Flush Head (If Equipped) 45

Electric Flush Head (If Equipped) 46

Macerator (If Equipped) 47

Air Conditioner (If Equipped) 48

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 49

Windlass (If Equipped) 49

Windlass Pre-wiring (If Equipped) 50

Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures (If Equipped) 51

Camper Top 51

Vinyl Curtains 52

Canvas Care 53

Clear Vinyl Care 54

Chapter 8: Appliances &

Entertainment Systems

Refrigerator 55

Audio & Visual Equipment 55

Alcohol/110-Volt Electric Stove 56

Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables

Dinette to Sleeping Berth Conversion 57

Chapter 10: Lights

Care & Maintenance 58

Interior & Exterior Lights 58

Navigation Lights 58

Spotlight (If Equipped) 58

Chapter 11: Electrical System

12-Volt DC System 60

Batteries 60

Battery Switch 60

Battery Switch Positions 60

Fuses & Fuse Blocks 61

12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets 61

Alternator 62

Battery Charger (If Equipped) 62

110-Volt AC System 63

Shore Power 64

Connecting to Shore Power 65

Parallel Switch (Only if Equipped with

Dual Shore Power) 65

Electrical Routings 66

12-Volt DC Hull Harness 66

12-Volt DC Deck Harnesses 67

Battery Cable Routings 68

12-Volt DC Hardtop Harness 69

110-Volt AC Hull Harness 69

Important Records 70

Float Plan 71

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 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 & Tank Capacities

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.

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.

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 Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, this supplement, the engine owner’s

manual, and all accessory literature.

Overall

Length Length

Rigged Bridge

Clearance Beam Draft

(Hull) Draft

(Maximum) Fuel

Capacity Freshwater

Capacity Holding Tank

Capacity

25' 8" 26' 6" 8' 9" 8' 6" 1' 9" 3' 3" 81 Gallons 20 Gallons 20 Gallons

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!

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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.

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.

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.

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 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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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 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

•Starting the Engine

•Gear Shifting

•Stopping the Engine

•Fuel and Oil Recommendations

•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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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 Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual, and all accessory instructions for important safety stan-

dards 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 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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