BLACKFIN OWNER’S MANUAL 252 Blackfin Dual Console 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7 BOAT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 9 INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................................11 OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION .....................................................................................13 NEW BOAT DELIVERY .........................................................................................................14 Chapter 1: SAFETY EQUIPMENT 1.1 General .....................................................................................................................15 1.2 Engine Alarms ............................................................................................................15 1.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................15 1.4 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................15 1.5 Required Safety Equipment ..........................................................................................16 1.6 Bilge & Fuel Fires ........................................................................................................17 1.7 First Aid .....................................................................................................................18 1.8 Additional Safety Equipment .........................................................................................18 1.9 Caution & Warning Labels .............................................................................................20 Chapter 2: OPERATION 2.1 General .....................................................................................................................21 2.2 Rules of the Road ........................................................................................................21 2.3 Pre-Cruise Check ........................................................................................................24 2.4 Operating Your Boat ....................................................................................................25 2.5 Docking, Anchoring & Mooring ......................................................................................26 2.6 Controls, Steering, or Propulsion System Failure ..............................................................29 2.7 Collision .....................................................................................................................29 2.8 Grounding, Towing & Rendering Assistance .....................................................................29 2.9 Flooding or Capsizing ...................................................................................................30 2.10 Fishing .....................................................................................................................30 2.11 Man Overboard .........................................................................................................30 2.12 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding .....................................................................................31 2.13 Trash Disposal ..........................................................................................................33 2.14 Maximum Capacities Plate ..........................................................................................33 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 & Propellers ...................................................................................38 3.7 Engine Instrumentation ...............................................................................................40 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 4: HELM CONTROL SYSTEMS 4.1 General .....................................................................................................................43 4.2 Engine Throttle & Shift Controls ....................................................................................43 4.3 Neutral Safety Switch ..................................................................................................45 4.4 Engine Power Tilt & Trim ..............................................................................................46 4.5 Engine Stop Switch .....................................................................................................47 4.6 Steering System .........................................................................................................48 4.7 Joystick Controls .........................................................................................................50 4.8 Trim Tabs ...................................................................................................................51 4.9 Control Systems Maintenance .......................................................................................52 Chapter 5: FUEL SYSTEM 5.1 Gasoline Fuel Systems .................................................................................................55 5.2 Engine Fuel Delivery System .........................................................................................56 5.3 Fueling Instructions .....................................................................................................57 5.4 Fuel System Maintenance .............................................................................................58 Chapter 6: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6.1 Electrical System Overview ...........................................................................................59 6.2 Single Engine Battery System .......................................................................................59 6.3 Twin Engine Battery System .........................................................................................60 6.4 Parallel Switch & Dead Batteries ....................................................................................61 6.5 Ignition Switch Panels ..................................................................................................62 6.6 12 volt Accessory Switch Panels ....................................................................................63 6.7 DC Circuit Protection .................................................................................................66 6.8 Engine Control Systems Circuit Protection ............................................................................... 67 6.9 Electrical System Maintenance ......................................................................................68 Chapter 7: FRESH WATER SYSTEM 7.1 General .....................................................................................................................69 7.2 Fresh Water System Operation ......................................................................................69 7.3 Fresh Water System Maintenance ..................................................................................71 Chapter 8: RAW WATER SYSTEM 8.1 General .....................................................................................................................73 8.2 Raw Water System Operation .......................................................................................73 8.3 Baitwell .....................................................................................................................74 8.4 Raw Water System Maintenance ....................................................................................75 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 9: DRAINAGE SYSTEM 9.1 General .....................................................................................................................77 9.2 Cockpit & Deck Drainage ..............................................................................................77 9.3 Bilge Drainage ............................................................................................................78 9.4 Hardtop Drains ...........................................................................................................79 9.5 Head Compartment Drains ...........................................................................................79 9.6 Grey Water System ....................................................................................................79 9.7 Drainage System Maintenance ......................................................................................80 Chapter 10: VENTILATION SYSTEM 10.1