Bayliner 255 Cruiser User manual

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 correspondence or orders.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1

Dealer Service 1

Warranty Information 2

Boating Experience 2

Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3

Propeller 3

Qualified Maintenance 4

Special Care for Moored Boats 4

Safety Standards 5

Boat Lifting 6

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 7

CO Facts 7

Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning 7

Where & How CO Can Accumulate 8

How to Protect Yourself & Others From CO 8

CO Checklists 9

CO Monitors 9

More Information 10

Warning Labels 11

Chapter 2: Locations

Exterior Views 13

Hull Views 13

Deck Views 14

Helm 15

Component Locations 16

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

Engine 32

Freshwater Cooling (If Equipped) 32

Bilge Blower System 33

Fuel System 34

Fuel Fill & Vent 35

Anti-siphon Valve (Gas Engine Only) 35

Gas Engine Fuel Filters 35

Fuel Filter/Water Separator (Diesel Engine Only) 36

Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valve (Diesel Engine Only) 36

Quick Oil Drain System 37

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

Steering 38

Shift/Throttle Controls 38

Power Trim & Tilt 38

Trim Tabs 38

Gauges 39

Cleaning the Gauges 39

Gauge Fogging 39

Radio Transmission Interference 39

Fuel Gauge 39

Chapter 5: Navigation &

Communication Equipment

Depth Finder 40

VHF Radio (If Equipped) 40

Global Positioning System (GPS) (If Equipped) 40

Chapter 6: Plumbing

Bilge Pumps 41

Bilge Pump Testing 42

Built-in Autofloat Switch Testing 42

Seawater Systems 43

Seacocks 43

Seawater Strainers 43

Freshwater System 44

Transom Shower 44

Freshwater System Winterization 45

Water Heater 46

Winterizing the Water Heater 47

Preparing the Water Heater

for Use After Boat Storage 48

Drain Systems 49

Deck Drains 49

Gray Water Drain System (With Holding Tank) 49

Gray Water Drain System (Without Holding Tank) 49

Sump Box Cleaning 50

Sump System Winterization 50

Marine Head & Black Water Holding Tank 51

Manual Flush Head (If Equipped) 51

Electric Flush Head (If Equipped) 52

Macerator (If Equipped) 53

Air Conditioner (If Equipped) 54

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 55

Windlass (If Equipped) 55

Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures 56

Bimini Top (If Equipped) 56

Camper Top (If Equipped) 57

Vinyl Curtains (If Equipped) 57

Canvas Care 58

Clear Vinyl Care 59

Chapter 8: Appliances &

Entertainment Systems

Refrigerator 60

Audio Equipment 60

Alcohol/110-Volt Electric Stove 61

Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables

Converting Cockpit Dinette to

Sunlounge (If Equipped) 62

Converting V-berth Dinette to Sleeping Berth 64

Helm Seat Adjustments 66

To Slide the Helm Seat Forward or Aft: 66

To Adjust the Helm Seat Back: 66

Chapter 10: Lights

Care & Maintenance 67

Interior & Exterior Lights 67

Navigation Lights 67

Spotlight (If Equipped) 67

Chapter 11: Electrical System

12-Volt DC System 69

Batteries 69

Battery Switch 69

Battery Switch (If Equipped with Two Batteries) 70

Battery Switch Positions 70

Fuses & Circuit Breakers 71

12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets 71

Alternator 72

Battery Charger 72

110-Volt AC System 73

Shore Power 74

Connecting to Shore Power 75

Parallel Switch (Only if

Equipped with Dual Shore Power) 75

Generator 76

Electrical Routings 78

12-Volt DC Hull Harnesses 78

12-Volt DC Deck Harness 79

Battery Cable Routings 80

110-Volt AC Hull Harness 81

Important Records 82

Float Plan 83

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!

255 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 & 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.

Overall

Length

Rigged

Bridge

Clearance Beam Draft

(Hull)

Draft

(Maximum)

Fuel

Tank

Freshwater

Tank

Black Water

Holding Tank

Gray Water

Holding Tank

25’ 1" 30' 2" 6' 6" 8' 6" 1' 9" 3' 3" 65 Gallons 20 Gallons 20 Gallons 20 Gallons

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 255 Cruiser •Owner’s Manual Supplement

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.

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!

255 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! 255 Cruiser •Owner’s Manual Supplement

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:

•this Owner’s Manual Supplement

•the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual

•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 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!

•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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