Bayliner 300 CRUISER Configuration guide

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Part Number

1896392

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1

Dealer Service 1

Warranty Information 1

Boating Experience 2

Qualified Maintenance 2

Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature 3

Propellers 3

Special Care for Moored Boats 4

Sacrificial Anode (Zinc) 4

Boat Lifting 5

Safety Standards 6

Deck Safety 7

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

Warnings & Warning Labels 11

Warning Labels 11

Sliding Entry Door Warning 13

Chapter 2: Locations

Exterior Views 14

Hull Views 14

Deck Views 15

Helm 16

Component Locations 17

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

Engines 34

Engine Cooling Systems (If Equipped) 35

Gas Engine Cooling System 35

Diesel Engine Cooling System 35

Bilge Blower System 36

Fuel System 37

Fuel Fill & Vent 38

Gas Engine Fuel Filters 38

Anti-siphon Valves (Gas Engines Only) 39

Fuel Filter/Water Separators (Diesel Engines Only) 39

Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valves (Diesel

Engines Only) 40

Engine Hatch Lift System (If Equipped) 41

Fire Suppression System (If Equipped) 41

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

Steering 42

Shift/Throttle Controls 42

Power Trim & Tilt 42

Trim Tabs 42

Gauges 43

Cleaning the Gauges 43

Gauge Fogging 43

Radio Transmission Interference 43

Fuel Gauge 43

Twin Engine Readings 43

Chapter 5: Navigation &

Communication Equipment

Compass 44

Depth Finder (If Equipped) 44

VHF Radio (If Equipped) 45

Global Positioning System (GPS) (If Equipped) 45

Chapter 6: Plumbing

Bilge Pumps 46

Bilge Pump Testing 47

Autofloat Switches 48

Seawater Systems 49

Seacocks 49

Seawater Strainers 49

Freshwater System 50

Transom Shower (If Equipped) 51

Freshwater System Winterization 51

Water Heater 52

Winterizing the Water Heater 52

Preparing the Water Heater for Use After

Boat Storage 54

Drain Systems 55

Deck Drains 55

Sink Drain 55

Sump Pump System 55

Sump Box Cleaning 55

Sump System Winterization 55

Marine Head & Holding Tank 56

Manual Flush Head (If Equipped) 56

Electric Flush Head (If Equipped) 57

Macerator (If Equipped) 58

Air Conditioner (If Equipped) 59

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

Cleats & Bow/Stern Eyes 60

Windlass (If Equipped) 60

Canvas 61

Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures 61

Bimini Top (If Equipped) 61

Aft Bimini Top 62

Vinyl Curtains (If Equipped) 62

Canvas Care 63

Clear Vinyl Care 64

Chapter 8: Appliances &

Entertainment Systems

Refrigerator 65

Audio 65

Alcohol/110-Volt Electric Stove 66

Chapter 9: Convertible Seats, Beds, & Tables

Dinette to Sleeping Berth Conversion 67

Cockpit Sunlounge Conversion 69

Helm Seat 71

To Slide Helm Seat: 71

To Swivel Helm Seat (If Equipped): 71

Chapter 10: Lights

Care & Maintenance 72

Interior & Exterior Lights 72

Navigation Lights 72

Spotlight (If Equipped) 72

Chapter 11: Electrical System

12-Volt DC System 74

Batteries 74

Battery Switches 74

Fuses & Circuit Breakers 74

12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets 74

Alternators 75

Battery Charger (If Equipped) 75

110-Volt AC System 76

Shore Power 77

Connecting to Shore Power 78

Parallel Switch (Only if Equipped with Dual

Shore Power) 78

Generator (If Equipped) 79

Electrical Routings 81

12-Volt DC Hull Harness 81

12-Volt DC Deck Harnesses 82

12-Volt DC Radar Arch Harness 83

Battery Cable Routings 84

110-Volt AC Hull Harnesses 85

Important Records 86

Float Plan 87

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!

300 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.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 get 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

(Hull) Draft

(Maximum) Fuel

Capacity Freshwater

Capacity Holding Tank

Capacity

30' 6" 9' 6" 10' 0" 2' 1" 3' 5" 120 Gallons 30 Gallons 30 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.

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.

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!

300 Cruiser •Owner’s Manual

Supplement

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature

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

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

•If you choose to install a different engines 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 engines 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:

Propellers

•Keep the propellers 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 propellers may not be the best for your particular boat and load condi-

tions. Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engines should reach, but not

exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.

Immediately contact your local Bayliner dealer if:

•The engines cannot reach the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;

•The engines exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.

CAUTION

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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.

There are two ways to slow marine growth:

1. Periodically haul your boat out of the water and scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap

and water.

2. Occasionally reapply the anti-fouling paint on your hull bottom. How often your hull needs new anti-fouling

paint depends on many factors. Ask your selling dealer or local marina for advice.

Sacrificial Anode (Zinc)

Your boat is equipped with a sacrificial anode (zinc) to pro-

tect underwater metal parts from excessive deterioration.

Check the zinc regularly and replace it if it has deteriorated

more than 70%.

Many factors affect the rate at which the zinc deteriorates,

including:

•Water temperature

•Salinity

•Water pollution

•Stray electrical current

Stray electrical current from your boat, another boat, or the

dock may cause complete deterioration of the zinc in just a

few weeks. If there is rapid zinc deterioration, measure the

electrolytic corrosion around your boat with a corrosion

test meter.

Boats Without Bottom Paint:

•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

•Do NOT paint between the zinc and the metal surface it contacts and do NOT paint over

the zinc.

•If the zinc is NOT bonded correctly, it will NOT provide protection.

NOTICE

NEW SACRIFICIAL ANODE

DETERIORATED SACRIFICIAL ANODE

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