Everglades 230 DC 2012 User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
2012
230 DC
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Revision 1
2/15/2012
STILL NEED WIRE SCHEMATIC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7
BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 9
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................11
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................13
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION.....................................................................................15
Chapter 1:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1.1 General .....................................................................................................................17
1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................17
1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................17
1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................17
1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................18
1.6 Bilge and Fuel Fires .....................................................................................................19
1.7 First Aid.....................................................................................................................20
1.8 Additional Safety Equipment.........................................................................................20
1.9 Caution and Warning Labels .........................................................................................21
Chapter 2:
OPERATION
2.1 General .....................................................................................................................23
2.2 Rules of the Road........................................................................................................23
2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................26
2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................27
2.5 Docking, Anchoring and Mooring ..................................................................................28
2.6 Controls, Steering or Propulsion System Failure...............................................................30
2.7 Collision.....................................................................................................................30
2.8 Grounding, Towing and Rendering Assistance..................................................................30
2.9 Flooding or Capsizing...................................................................................................31
2.10 Fishing.....................................................................................................................31
2.11 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................31
2.12 Water Skiing and Wakeboarding ..................................................................................32
2.13 Teak Surng .............................................................................................................33
2.14 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................34
2.15 Trailering Your Boat ...................................................................................................34
Chapter 3:
PROPULSION SYSTEM
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................37
3.2 Drive System Corrosion ...............................................................................................37
3.3 Engine Lubrication.......................................................................................................38
3.4 Engine Cooling System ................................................................................................38
3.5 Propellers ..................................................................................................................38
3.6 Performance Issues and Propellers ................................................................................38
3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................40
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Chapter 4:
HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS
4.1 General .....................................................................................................................43
4.2 Engine Throttle and Shift Controls .................................................................................43
4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................44
4.4 Engine Power Tilt and Trim ...........................................................................................45
4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................46
4.6 Steering System .........................................................................................................46
4.7 Trim Tabs ...................................................................................................................46
4.8 Control Systems Maintenance .......................................................................................47
Chapter 5:
FUEL SYSTEM
5.1 General .....................................................................................................................51
5.2 Outboard Fuel System .................................................................................................52
5.3 Fueling Instructions.....................................................................................................53
5.4 Fuel System Maintenance.............................................................................................54
Chapter 6:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1 General .....................................................................................................................55
6.2 Boat 12 Volt DC System Overview .................................................................................55
6.3 Batteries and Battery Switch.........................................................................................55
6.4 Switch and Fuse Panels................................................................................................56
6.5 Bonding System..........................................................................................................59
6.6 Electrical System Maintenance ......................................................................................60
Chapter 7:
Fresh Water SYSTEM (Optional)
7.1 General .....................................................................................................................61
7.2 Fresh Water System Operation (Optional).......................................................................61
7.3 Fresh Water System Maintenance..................................................................................62
Chapter 8:
RAW WATER SYSTEM
8.1 General .....................................................................................................................65
8.2 Raw Water System Operation .......................................................................................65
8.3 Baitwell .....................................................................................................................66
8.4 Raw Water System Maintenance....................................................................................67
Chapter 9:
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
9.1 General .....................................................................................................................69
9.2 Cockpit Sole Drains ....................................................................................................69
9.3 Arch Drains ................................................................................................................69
9.4 Bilge ........................................................................................................................69
9.5 Baitwell, Sink and Storage Compartment Drains..............................................................70
9.6 Cockpit and Anchor Locker Drains .................................................................................71
9.7 Drainage System Maintenance ......................................................................................71
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Chapter 10:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
10.1 Bilge Ventilation ........................................................................................................73
10.2 Windshield and Cockpit Ventilation...............................................................................73
10.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................74
Chapter 11:
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
11.1 Deck........................................................................................................................75
11.2 Hull .........................................................................................................................77
11.3 Cockpit Features ......................................................................................................79
11.4 Arch, Ski Tow and Bimini Top ......................................................................................86
Chapter 12:
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
12.1 Head Compartment ...................................................................................................89
12.2 Portable Marine Head.................................................................................................89
Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck ...............................................................................................91
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures ..............................................................................94
13.3 Interior ...................................................................................................................96
13.4 Bilge, Pumps and Components ....................................................................................97
13.5 Drainage System.......................................................................................................97
Chapter 14:
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
14.1 Storage and Lay-up ...................................................................................................99
14.2 Winterizing.............................................................................................................101
14.3 Recommissioning ....................................................................................................103
Appendix A:
SCHEMATICS ..................................................................................................................105
Appendix B:
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................................................................................................107
Appendix C:
MAINTENANCE LOG .........................................................................................................111
Appendix D:
BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT ............................................................................................117
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Appendix E:
FLOAT PLAN....................................................................................................................121
Appendix F:
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..............................................................................................123
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Your Everglades owner’s manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions to assure
the safe operation and maintenance of your boat. These instructions are in the form of DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION statements. The following denitions apply:
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
All instructions given in this book are as seen from the stern looking toward the bow, with starboard
being to your right and port to your left. A glossary of boating terms is included.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your boat uses an internal combustion engine and ammable fuel. Every pre-
caution has been taken by Everglades to reduce the risks associated with possible injury and damage
from re or explosion, but your own precaution and good maintenance procedures are necessary in
order to enjoy safe operation of your boat.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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All information, illustrations and specications contained in this manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of publication. Everglades Boats reserves
the right to make changes at anytime, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment,
specications and models.
Please ll out the following information section and leave it in your Everglades owner’s
manual. This information will be important for you, your dealer and/or Everglades service
personnel to know, if you may need to call them for technical assistance or service.
BOAT INFORMATION
PHONE:
REPRESENTATIVE:
NOTES
NAME:
DEALER/PHONE:
ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANAGER:
ADDRESS:
SALESMAN:
DEALER EVERGLADES
MODEL:
PURCHASE DATE:
IGNITION KEYS #:
DRAFT:
HULL SERIAL #:
DELIVERY DATE:
REGISTRATION #:
WEIGHT:
TRAILER
OPTIONS
MAKE:
SERIAL #:
GAUGE TYPE:
SERIAL #:
MAKE: MODEL:
GVWR:
PROPELLER
MAKE:
DIAMETER/PITCH:
TIRE SIZE:
ENGINE
BLADES:
BOAT
EVERGLADES E-MAIL:
DEALER E-MAIL:
BEAM: VERTICAL CLEARANCE:
DOOR KEYS #:
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Notice:
Dry weight is the average weight of the base boat without engine, fuel, water,
waste or gear.
Specications and weights are approximate and may differ from boat to boat.
SPECIFICATIONS
230 Dual Console
Specications
HULL LENGTH OVERALL W/ ENGINE _____________________________________________________ 23’ 7’
BEAM ________________________________________________________________________________ 8’ 6”
WEIGHT DRY - NO ENGINE (Approx.)___________________________________________________ 3,800 lbs
DEAD RISE _____________________________________________________________________________ 190
DRAFT WITH ENGINE UP ________________________________________________________________ 15”
DRAFT WITH ENGINE DOWN ______________________________________________________________ 32”
TRANSOM HEIGHT ______________________________________________________________________ 25”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE - WITHOUT ARCH_____________________________________________________ 65”
BRIDGE CLEARANCE WITH ARCH (No Outriggers)_____________________________________________ 92”
FUEL CAPACITY_____________________________________________________________________ 112 gal
WATER TANK CAPACITY_________________________________________________________________9 gal
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER _____________________________________________________________ 300 hp
MAXIMUM PERSONS CAPACITY ___________________________________________________________ 12
MAXIMUM PERSONS / GEAR WEIGHT _________________________________________________ 3,600 lbs
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