Bayliner 285 Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...ed herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Bayliner reserves the right to make changes in the product design specifications and equipment at any time without notice or obligation Illustrat...

Page 4: ...st 8 Annual Checklist 8 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System 9 More Information 10 Chapter 2 Features Systems 10 Hull Exterior Hardware Drains 11 Deck Hardware and Accessories 11 Forward Deck 11 Anchor Windla...

Page 5: ...ansom Shower 34 Water Heater If Equipped 35 Sink Shower Drain Systems 35 Sump Box Cleaning 35 Sump System Winterization 36 Seawater Systems 36 Seacocks 36 Seawater Strainers 37 Marine Head With Holdin...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...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 re...

Page 8: ...mum performance and service Installing different engines or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics Should you choose to install different engines or to add accessories that will...

Page 9: ...literature FALLING andROTATINGPROPELLER HAZARD NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the boat not designed for such use Sitting on seat backs lounging on the forward deck bow riding gun wale riding o...

Page 10: ...orated more than 70 There are many factors that affect the rate at which the zincs deteriorate including Water temperature Salinity Water pollution Stray electrical current from the boat or dock may c...

Page 11: ...fting slings at the port and starboard sling label positions as shown in the illustration above PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD When lifting any boat always use a spreader bar The spreader bar must...

Page 12: ...n be fatal Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen The effects are cumulative even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death Factors That Increase the Effects of CO Po...

Page 13: ...ugh CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes if exhaust fumes are detected on the boat take immediate action to dissipate these fumes Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning...

Page 14: ...nd generators are properly tuned and well maintained Inspect each water pump impeller and the water pump housing Replace if worn Make sure cooling systems are in working condition Inspect all metal ex...

Page 15: ...wer Squadrons U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 800 368 5647 or on the Internet at http www cgaux org U S Power Squadrons 1 888 FOR USPS 1 888 367 8777 or on the Internet at http www usps org United States...

Page 16: ...LGE PUMP DRAIN BOW EYE STORAGE DRAIN AIR CONDITIONER OVERBOARD FWD BILGE PUMP DRAIN SHOWER SUMP DRAIN HEAD SINK DRAIN WATER TANK VENT LOCKER DRAIN GALLEY DRAIN DRAINS GARBOARD DRAIN MACERATOR OVERBOAR...

Page 17: ...under the aft cockpit entertainment center sink is turned On before using the anchor windlass To haul the anchor use engine power not the windlass to move the boat to and directly above the anchor Use...

Page 18: ...Supplement 12 Aft Deck Radar Wing TRANSOM FUEL FILL FITTING WASTE PUMP OUT FITTING BOARDING LADDER GRAB HANDLES AFT DECK STORAGE AREA DECK CLEAT SWIM STEP TYPICAL SPEAKER ACCESS TO COURTESY LIGHT INS...

Page 19: ...s Systems 13 Cockpit ACCESS TO FUEL FILL AND WASTE PUMP OUT HOSES COURTESY LIGHT COCKPIT STORAGE TRANSOM DOOR REMOVABLE TABLE ENGINE ROOM ACCESS HATCH AFT DECK SEAT VIEW OF AFT COCKPIT VIEW OF AFT STA...

Page 20: ...DC MAIN FUSE PANEL ACCESSORY SWITCHES 12 VOLT ADAPTER TRIM TAB SWITCHES VHF RADIO IF EQUIPPED TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE TACHOMETER OIL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER VOLTMETER DEPTH SOUNDER HELM INSTRUMENT PAN...

Page 21: ...ssion Be sure to contact the FCC for licensing rules and regulations concerning VHF radio usage Compass If Equipped Depth Finder If Equipped Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors Have a qua...

Page 22: ...ARD Fuel fumes are heavier than air and will collect in the bilge areas where they can be accidently ignited Visually and by smell sniff test check the engine and fuel compartments for fumes or accumu...

Page 23: ...tors The alternators on your engines maintain proper charge levels of your boat s batteries when the engine is running Battery Charger If Equipped Your boat may be equipped with a battery charger Thor...

Page 24: ...unoccupied for long periods of time Battery Switch Positions Battery Switch Position Engine Starting Accessories and Lights Engine Alternator Battery Charger POSITION 1 Battery 1 Provides Start ing Po...

Page 25: ...ng to shore power if a reversed polarity light RED colored goes On DO NOT energize the main breaker switches Instead IMMEDIATELY disconnect the shore power cord ALWAYS from the dockside receptacle fir...

Page 26: ...power transfer switch is used WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD Do not energize the water heater electrical circuit until the heater is COMPLETELY filled with water The tank is full if water flows from the...

Page 27: ...d is plugged into the dockside outlet indicates acceptable electri cal power You may turn On the master breaker switch A red light however indicates reversed polarity which could cause electrical syst...

Page 28: ...Yacht Owner s Manual The navigation and interior lights installed on your boat are of top quality but that they may occasionally fail for a variety of reasons 1 There may be a blown fuse replace the f...

Page 29: ...sure there is enough fresh air for ventilation BURN SCALDING FIRE HAZARD Read the stove s instruction manual before using Do not use the stove while underway Any non cooking devices on or near your st...

Page 30: ...2 volt DC refrigerator The refrigerator runs on 12 volt DC power unless 120 volt AC power is being supplied by the generator or shore power and the AC refrigerator breaker is On Audio Equipment Instru...

Page 31: ...s The bilge blower switch is at the helm To make sure the engine compartment is ventilated with fresh air run the bilge blower For at least four minutes before starting the engine During starting Anyt...

Page 32: ...your local dealer FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARD It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling For your safety and the safety of y...

Page 33: ...ngus or other buildup in your fuel tank Anti siphon Valve Your boat is equipped with an anti siphon valve which is an integral part of fuel system The valve is located at the point where the fuel feed...

Page 34: ...ide out of the garboard drain 4 Place the end of the oil drain hose into a suitable container 5 Unscrew the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil 6 Replace the oil drain plug 7 Push the drain hose b...

Page 35: ...Trim and Tilt The stern drive on your boat is equipped with power trim and tilt Trim and tilt instructions are provided in the engine operation manual and the shifter throttle manual included in your...

Page 36: ...al short touches to the switch rather than one long one After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to react The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment T...

Page 37: ...itches at the helm Bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery so they will normally function even when the boat is completely shut down and left unattended THE FORWARD BILGE PUMP IS LOCATED UNDER T...

Page 38: ...s counter clockwise without lifting tab cartridge should stay in place Autofloat Switches Automatic bilge pumps use electromagnetic float autofloat switches to turn On the pump whenever water rises ab...

Page 39: ...in the freshwater system in winter months and when not in use to prevent damage and to keep stored water from becoming stagnant and distasteful If the freshwater system needs to be disinfected ask you...

Page 40: ...lled with water Even momentary operation in a dry tank will damage the heating elements Warranty replacements will not be made on elements or tank damaged in this manner The tank is full if water flow...

Page 41: ...iddle entry step B Sump Box Cleaning Periodically clean the sump box filter and pump as follows 1 Remove the cover screws C and the cover D 2 Remove any debris from the box and the filter 3 Clean the...

Page 42: ...Close the pickup seacock that sends seawater to the strainer you are about to clean The seacock must remain Closed until the strainer is completely reassembled 3 Take apart the seawater strainer 4 Rem...

Page 43: ...o rise in the bowl stop pumping until the water recedes 4 After the bowl is clean pump a few more times to clean the lines If the seacock is Open but you are unable to pump water into the bowl the pro...

Page 44: ...cock located in the engine compartment on the starboard transom 2 Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump 3 Close the underwater discharge seacock when you are done pumping HOLD...

Page 45: ...uld be checked for debris according to the directions given in the Seawater Strainer section of this Supplement CARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGHAZARD Dangerous carbon monoxide gas CO can be brought into the...

Page 46: ...d insert the pins 3 Slide the eye ends G of the aft legs H into the deck hinges I on the radar wing J and insert the pins 4 No adjustments to the bow jaw slides K should need to be made as they are pr...

Page 47: ...BLOWER TRIM TAB PUMP AFT BILGE PUMP FUEL TANK DC PANEL IN GALLEY FORWARD BILGE PUMP SHOWER SUMP PUMP TO DASH HARNESS IN DECK MACERATOR SENDER TO SWITCH AIR CONDITIONER PANEL SUMP PUMP AIR CONDITIONER...

Page 48: ...DECK LIGHT SWITCH STEP LIGHT WIPER OVERHEAD LIGHT OVERHEAD LIGHTS OVERHEAD LIGHT OVERHEAD LIGHT NAVIGATION TO GALLEY LIGHTS COMPASS LIGHTS SIDE PANEL SHIFTER PLUG RADAR WING PLUG STARBOARD VIEWS ARE...

Page 49: ...43 Battery Cable Routings BATTERY SWITCH IN TRANSOM STORAGE STARTER SOLENOID ON ENGINE BATTERIES POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTINGS JUMPER CABLE POSITIVE CABLES AFT BATTERIES NEGATIVE JUMPER CABLE ENGINE...

Page 50: ...44 285 Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 4 Wiring Diagrams AC Electrical System Single Dockside...

Page 51: ...285 Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 4 Wiring Diagrams 45 AC Electrical System Dual Dockside...

Page 52: ...Chapter 4 Wiring Diagrams 285 Owner s Manual Supplement 46 Gas Engine Electrical System...

Page 53: ...285 Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 4 Wiring Diagrams 47 Diesel Engine Electrical System...

Page 54: ...facturer Model Name Number Engine Serial Number Oil Type SAE Quarts per Engine Filter Type Propeller Manufacturer Pitch Model Number Key Numbers Ignition Other Electronics Manufacturer Model Name Numb...

Page 55: ...ation Documentation Number Length Make Type Hull Color Trim Color Fuel Capacity Engine Type Number of Engines Distinguishing Features Distinguishing Features Operator of Boat Full Name Male or Female...

Page 56: ...ime Stopover 1 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 2 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 3 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopove...

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Page 60: ...Part Number 1700674 Bayliner P O Box 9029 Everett WA 98206 360 435 5571...