Cruisers Owner's Manual
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Cruisers Owner’s Manual Model/Number: _____________________________________ Hull Identification Number:____________________________ Date of Purchase/First Use: __________________________ Dealer Name: _______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________ WORLD CLASS BOATS ™ Catalog Requests Call 1-800-603-BOAT © 2000 Wellcraft Marine Corp., a subsidiary of Genmar Industries, Inc. 1651 Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243 For a complete list of standard and optional features and equipment, consult your local Wellcraft dealer. Due to a policy of continual product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. The weights and volumes shown are estimated and can vary from boat to boat because of equipment, etc. Wellcraft boats meet or exceed U.S. Coast Guard regulations at date of manufacture. Wellcraft is a trademark of Genmar Industries, Inc. Scarab is a registered trademark of Team Scarab, Inc. Printed in USA. Part No. 2601-2589 1 BOATS DESIGNED WITH NATURE IN MIND. As privileged visitors to the world’s oceans, lakes and waterways, we share an obligation to help protect our marine environment. Wellcraft is leading the way with a variety of unique systems designed to help minimize the impact of recreational boating. Introduction Congratulations on your new boat purchase and welcome to our boating family! ! WARNING We want your boating experience to be the most This symbol and signal word indicate a enjoyable possible. The more you know about potential hazard. If you ignore this your new boat, the more you’ll enjoy the time safety message, serious injury or you spend aboard. That’s why we prepared this death CAN result. manual. It’s your guide for safe operation as well as understanding your boat’s systems and equipment. It has been written for the beginning boater but experienced boaters will find helpful ! DANGER information as well. Be sure to read the con- tents thoroughly. This symbol and signal word indicate an immediate hazard. If you ignore this The popularity of boating and other water sports safety message, serious personal has grown tremendously in the past few years. injury or death WILL result. Because of this, safety is an important issue for everyone who shares our waterways. Due to our policy of continuous product improve- Remember that along with the freedom and exhil- ment, the illustrations used in this manual may aration of boating comes the responsibility that not be identical to the components, controls, you have for the safety of your passengers and gauges, etc. on your boat, as they are intended the other boaters who share the water with you. to be representative reference views. Some con- Throughout this manual, specific precautions and trols, indicators or information may be optional symbols identify safety-related information. Be and not included on your craft. sure to pay close attention to them. The precautions in this manual can’t and don’t This symbol means “pay attention!” Here cover every boating situation. If a specific ! is important information for your safety. method or procedure is not recommended, you If you don’t follow these instructions, you must make sure that what you do is safe for can damage your boat, hurt yourself or you and others. Always use common sense someone else or, even worse, have a when boating! Remember too that every safe fatal accident. boating excursion is a happy experience. We’d also like to remind you to be kind to our ! CAUTION environment while you’re boating. Don’t throw garbage and other refuse overboard. And do This symbol and signal word indicate a your best to keep harmful compounds like gaso- potentially hazardous situation. If you line and antifreeze out of the water. ignore this safety message, property damage or minor or moderate per- sonal injury MAY or CAN result. This manual has been compiled to help you operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains the details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. If this is your first craft, or if you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before “assum- ing command” of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools and competent instructors. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT. Table of Contents Introduction Electrical Systems Cont. .....................6-1 Table of Contents GALVANIC CORROSION..........................6-8 General Information .............................1-1 BONDING .............................................6-9 YOU AND YOUR NEW BOAT....................1-2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.................6-10 BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS........1-6 RECOMMENDED READING.....................1-8 Boat Equipment...................................7-1 SERVICE MAINTENANCE LOG...............1-11 STOVE .................................................7-1 BOAT DATA SHEET ..............................1-12 REFRIGERATOR.....................................7-1 FUEL LOG...........................................1-13 OVEN...................................................7-1 FLOAT PLAN .......................................1-14 COFFEE MAKER ....................................7-1 WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER..1-15 MARINE STEREO...................................7-1 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ..................7-2 Boating Safety ....................................2-1 AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION ADVISORY STATEMENTS........................2-1 SYSTEM .........................................7-3 HAZARD COMMUNICATION ....................2-1 TV/VCR (OPTIONAL) ..............................7-3 SAFE BOATING RECOMMENDATIONS ......2-1 VHF RADIO ...........................................7-3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT..............................2-2 SAFE BOATING COURSES ......................2-5 Underwater Gear .................................8-1 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ..........................2-5 PROPELLERS........................................8-1 SAFE OPERATION..................................2-5 PROPELLER SHAFT ...............................8-1 CARBON MONOXIDE .............................2-7 STRUTS ...............................................8-1 CARBON MONOXIDE ACCUMULATION .....2-8 SHAFT LOG AND STUFFING BOX.............8-1 WATER SPORTS ....................................2-9 RUDDERS ............................................8-2 RULES OF THE ROAD ..........................2-10 TRIM TABS ...........................................8-2 GENERAL RULES OF SEAMANSHIP .......2-12 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART...................8-2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART .................2-15 Controls and Indicators........................9-1 Specifications and Layout ....................3-1 INSTRUMENTATION ...............................9-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................3-8 STEERING ............................................9-2 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ....................3-9 STERN DRIVE THROTTLE/ SHIFT CONTROLS............................9-3 Water Systems....................................4-1 INBOARD ENGINE AND FRESH WATER SYSTEM.........................4-1 TRANSMISSION CONTROLS .............9-4 WATER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING .....4-4 RAW WATER SYSTEM ............................4-4 Pre-launch and Underway...................10-1 SEACOCKS...........................................4-4 LAUNCH AND CRUISE CHECKLIST........10-1 WASTE SYSTEM....................................4-5 FUELING ............................................10-2 BILGE SYSTEM .....................................4-6 LOADING PASSENGERS AND GEAR.......10-3 WASTE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING .....4-6 STARTING PROCEDURES .....................10-4 MANEUVERING ...................................10-5 Fuel System ........................................5-1 ACCELERATION...................................10-5 FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS ................5-1 TRIMMING YOUR BOAT........................10-6 FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ........5-2 EXCESSIVE NOISE ..............................10-8 ANCHORING .......................................10-8 Electrical Systems...............................6-1 NAVIGATION LIGHTS............................10-9 WIRING COLOR CODE ...........................6-1 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ...................10-9 12-VOLT DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM..........6-1 REACTING TO EMERGENCIES.............10-11 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................6-4 ADDITIONAL UNDERWAY INFO............10-13 MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL ......................6-6 RETURNING TO SHORE .....................10-13 Winterization and Commissioning.......11-1 LIFTING THE BOAT ..............................11-1 ENGINE, SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS ....11-2 STORAGE ON TRAILER ........................11-5 RECOMMISSIONING THE BOAT AFTER STORAGE...................11-5 General Maintenance.........................12-1 SERVICE SCHEDULE ...........................12-1 SALTWATER CORROSION .....................12-2 BOTTOM MAINTENANCE ......................12-2 PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROLYSIS..12-3 DECK AND HULL CARE........................12-3 FIBERGLASS REPAIR ...........................12-4 HARDWARE AND FITTINGS...................12-5 UPHOLSTERY .....................................12-5