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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.

WARNI N G!

!

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.

CAUTI ON

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This box calls attention to installation, operation or maintenance information, which is impor-
tant to proper operation but is not hazard related.

NOTI CE

EXPLOSION

HAZARD!

NO OPEN

FLAME!

HOT

HAZARD!

ROTATING

PROPELLER HAZARD!

FALLING

HAZARD!

ELECTRICAL

HAZARD!

CO POISONING

HAZARD!

FIRE

HAZARD!

RUN BILGE BLOWERS

FOR 4 MINUTES!

Summary of Contents for 288 Classic

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Page 3: ...m the use of information contained herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Bayliner reserves the right to make changes in the product design specifications and equip ment at any time witho...

Page 4: ...phon Valve Gas Engine Only 29 Gas Engine Fuel Filters 30 Fuel Filter Water Separator Diesel Engine Only 30 Quick Oil Drain System 31 Chapter 4 Controls Gauges Steering 32 Hydraulic Steering System 32...

Page 5: ...y Switch Positions 55 Fuses Circuit Breakers 56 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlets 56 Alternator 56 Battery Charger If Equipped 56 110 Volt AC System 57 Shore Power 58 Connecting to Shore Power 59 Parallel...

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: ...stems 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...

Page 8: ...schools or competent instructors Structural Limitations The swim platform and radar wing are designed to be lightweight for proper boat balance The load limit for these structures is 30 pounds per sq...

Page 9: ...his supplement is included in your owner s packet Propeller Keep the propeller in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely...

Page 10: ...om the back deck or swim platform while the engine s are running Teak surfing dragging or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving watercraft can be fatal DANGER DANGER PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD ALWAYS se...

Page 11: ...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 d...

Page 12: ...LWAYS securing the lifting slings together BEFORE lifting WARNING PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER lift any boat using the cleats or the bow and stern eyes WARNING PERSON...

Page 13: ...e 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 Poiso...

Page 14: ...be present without the smell of exhaust fumes if exhaust fumes are detected on your boat take immediate action to dissipate these fumes Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning Get the p...

Page 15: ...ng charring or deterioration is found Ensure that your engines and generators are properly tuned and well maintained Inspect each water pump impeller and the water pump housing Replace if worn Make su...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...DRAIN HEAD SINK DRAIN FRESHWATER TANK VENT GALLEY SINK DRAIN SUMP PUMP DRAIN BOW EYE ANCHOR LOCKER DRAIN AIR CONDITIONER OVERBOARD DRAIN HOLDING TANK VENT PORT HULLSIDE IF EQUIPPED TRANSOM GRAB RAIL D...

Page 18: ...ner s Manual Supplement 12 Deck View FUEL FILL DECK FITTING HOLDING TANK PUMP OUT DECK FITTING ALL ROUND LIGHT BOW HATCH BOW LIGHT CLEAT TYPICAL PORT FRESHWATER FILL DECK FITTING ANCHOR LOCKER STARBOA...

Page 19: ...LANK GAUGES VOLTMETER SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER OIL PRESSURE TEMPERATURE DEPTH FINDER SHIFT THROTTLE LEVERS TRIM TAB SWITCHES MACERATOR SWITCH IF EQUIPPED 12 VOLT DC OUTLET VHF RADIO IF EQUIPPED BLOWER I...

Page 20: ...ual Supplement 14 Component Locations 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlets 2 Total One is located at the helm below the shift throttle levers One is located above the refriger ator in the galley 12 VOLT DC OU...

Page 21: ...Located under the command bridge helm 110 Volt AC Master Panel Located above the refrigerator in the galley Air Conditioner If Equipped Located in the aft center storage locker under the v berth matt...

Page 22: ...water Intake Seacock If Equipped Located in the engine room bilge Batteries Located in the port forward corner of the engine room Battery Charger Located on the port side of the engine room on the aft...

Page 23: ...inside the cockpit storage hatch Bilge Pumps 2 Total One is located in the engine room bilge One is accessed through the floor hatch in front of the entry step Blower Switch Located on the helm switch...

Page 24: ...hapter 2 Locations 288 Owner s Manual Supplement 18 CO Monitors 2 Total One is located in the aft berth on the port wall One is located in the starboard aft corner of the v berth CO MONITOR CO MONITOR...

Page 25: ...ement Chapter 2 Locations 19 Depth Finder Transducer Located in the engine room bilge forward of the bilge pump Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting marked WATER Located on the starboard deck TRANSDUCER FRESH...

Page 26: ...s Manual Supplement 20 Freshwater Pump Access through the starboard wall cut out next to the head door Freshwater Pump Switch Located in the galley above the refrigerator HEAD DOOR WALL CUT OUT FRESHW...

Page 27: ...l Supplement Chapter 2 Locations 21 Freshwater Tank Access through the floor hatch in front of the entry step Fuel Fill Deck Fitting marked GAS or DIE SEL Located on the aft deck FRESHWATER TANK FUEL...

Page 28: ...Supplement 22 Fuel Tank Located in the engine room Holding Tank Located on the port side of the engine room Holding Tank Pump out Deck Fitting marked WASTE Located on the port deck FUEL TANK HOLDING T...

Page 29: ...Locations 23 Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock If Equipped Located in the aft engine room Marine Head Sea water Intake Sea cock Located in the engine room bilge MACERATOR UNDERWATER DISCHARGE SEA...

Page 30: ...een running light at the bow White all round light on the radar wing Shore Power Inlet s Located on the starboard side of the cockpit Shower Drain Sump Box Access through the floor hatch in front of t...

Page 31: ...Chapter 2 Locations 25 Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Located on the port side of the engine room on the aft wall Water Heater Located on the starboard side of the engine room TRIM TAB HYDRAULIC...

Page 32: ...ve before starting the engine Keep the ball valve Open while the engine is running Check the cooling system s seawater strainer for leaks and debris every time you use your boat Read the seawater stra...

Page 33: ...SION HAZARD Fuel vapors can explode BEFORE starting the engine 1 Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors a Do NOT start the engine do NOT tur...

Page 34: ...ndling of gear near the fuel lines fittings and tank On diesel engine models air in the diesel supply system can stop an engine or severely restrict performance If you suspect air in the fuel lines re...

Page 35: ...uptures this valve will prevent the fuel from siphoning from the tank The valve is located on the fuel tank where the fuel feed line attaches to the tank The valve is spring loaded and is opened by fu...

Page 36: ...in clean and free of debris Talk to your selling dealer or local marina about fuel additives that help prevent fungus or other buildup in your fuel tank Fuel Filter Water Separator Diesel Engine Only...

Page 37: ...es of hose including the oil drain plug can extend out of the bilge drain A 6 Re clip the draw cord section C to the draw cord section D 7 Push the oil drain hose oil drain plug and both sections of t...

Page 38: ...ing system details Shift Throttle Controls Read all of the information about the shift throttle controls in the shift throttle controls manual the engine operation manual and the Cruiser Yacht Owner s...

Page 39: ...he trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm Check and refill the trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir as directed in the trim tabs owner s manual For the location of the fluid reservo...

Page 40: ...s may cause brief erratic readings on the tachometer This will not damage the tachometer gauge or affect its accuracy when not transmitting Fuel Gauge It is normal for the pointer on your fuel gauge t...

Page 41: ...ncerning VHF radio usage Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors Have a qualified technician calibrate your compass Make sure the technician gives you a deviation card which shows the correct...

Page 42: ...oat switches and or switches at the helm The bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery Unless the battery is dead the pumps should work even when the boat is unattended NOTICE Discharge of oil oil...

Page 43: ...elow Checking for clogging debris 1 Remove the pump motor from the housing a Lift the tab while rotating the fins counter clockwise b Lift out the pump motor c Clear the housing of debris 2 Reinstall...

Page 44: ...not turn On check the push to reset circuit breaker If the circuit breaker is good but the switch still does not work it may mean the switch is bad or the battery is dead 2 After testing push the test...

Page 45: ...sheet for cleaning and maintenance information FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD Close the seacock s when leaving your boat unattended for any length of time If a seacock is left open a hose failure could...

Page 46: ...se or when the freshwater tank is empty Inspect and clean the freshwater filter often the filter is located on the freshwater pump If your boat is to be left unattended for a long period of time pump...

Page 47: ...e side from filter 2 Open the faucet that is furthest away from the fresh water pump 3 Place the air nozzle against the end of the just removed water line and blow air through the system 4 When water...

Page 48: ...circuit breaker on the 110 volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley...

Page 49: ...autofloat switch turns On the sump pump and the drain water is pumped overboard Sump Box Cleaning Periodically clean the sump box A filter and pump as follows 1 Remove the cover screws B and the cover...

Page 50: ...ad s operation and maintenance manual for winterizing instructions Macerator If Equipped To use the macerator to pump waste directly overboard where regulations permit 1 Open the overboard discharge s...

Page 51: ...the canvas and vinyl if equipped PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER lift your boat using the bow and stern eyes or the cleats WARNING PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD Tak...

Page 52: ...thods may remove the waterproof finish of the fabric and may also decrease the life of the polyester thread used in the canvas Reapply a water repellent treatment as needed Method 1 1 Add 1 8 cup 2 oz...

Page 53: ...wash the clear vinyl with soap and water 3 Rinse thoroughly to remove the soap 4 Before stowing the clear vinyl must be completely dry Air drying is best but you can also carefully dry the vinyl with...

Page 54: ...ired to support the installation of a windlass Contact your selling dealer for help with choosing and install ing a windlass WINDLASS CIRCUIT BREAKER PRE WIRE TO WINDLASS DECK SWITCHES PRE WIRE TO WIN...

Page 55: ...and entertainment systems If applicable make sure the 110 volt AC breaker is turned On for the appliance or entertainment system you wish to use Refrigerator The refrigerator runs on 12 volt DC power...

Page 56: ...keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in the galley area Do NOT use the stove while underway Any non cooking devices on or near your stove during use are potential fire hazards Do NOT touch the...

Page 57: ...nversion The dinette table can be removed and the dinette area can be converted into a berth 1 Lift the table A and remove the table legs B 2 Place the table A so that it fits securely on the edge lip...

Page 58: ...as required 4 The bulb base may be corroded clean the base and coat it with non conductive electrical lubricant Interior Exterior Lights The lights are powered by your boat s 12 volt DC system The bat...

Page 59: ...use of the air condi tioning system If the strainer needs to be cleaned out follow the directions in the Seawater Systems section of Chapter 6 in this Supplement CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Dange...

Page 60: ...m maintenance or activation of electrical devices 1 Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors a Do NOT start the engine do NOT turn On any elec...

Page 61: ...y 1 Provides Start ing Power Battery 1 Provides Power for Accessories and Lights Charges Battery 1 Charges BOTH Batteries POSITION 2 Battery 2 Provides Start ing Power Battery 2 Provides Power for Acc...

Page 62: ...If Equipped Before using the battery charger read all instructions and warnings 1 on the battery charger 2 on the batteries and 3 in the battery charger manual The battery charger will automatically...

Page 63: ...HAZARD Do NOT turn On the water heater circuit breaker on the 110 volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water The tank is full if water flows from the tap when th...

Page 64: ...turns On when you are connecting to shore power do NOT turn On the main breaker switches Instead IMMEDIATELY unplug the shore power cord ALWAYS from the dockside outlet first and alert marina managem...

Page 65: ...er panel 5 As needed turn On the indi vidual component breakers on the 110 volt AC master panel Parallel Switch Only if Equipped with Dual Shore Power When only one dockside outlet is available you ca...

Page 66: ...pplement 60 Electrical Routings 110 Volt AC Hull Harnesses Routing System BATTERY CHARGER WATER HEATER MARINE HEAD AFT BERTH GALLEY REFRIGERATOR STOVE MICROWAVE HANGING LOCKER HELM RECEPTACLE 110 VOLT...

Page 67: ...MP PUMP FORWARD BILGE PUMP LIGHT SWITCHES STEP LIGHT FRESHWATER PUMP FUEL TANK SENDER MARINE HEAD SEAWATER INTAKE SEACOCK GROUND MACERATOR IF EQUIPPED BATTERIES BATTERY CHARGER TRIM PUMP TRIM TABS WIN...

Page 68: ...62 12 Volt DC Deck Harness Routings NOTE VIEW IS UNDERSIDE OF DECK COCKPIT LIGHTS BOW LIGHT WINDLASS PRE WIRE HORN V BERTH LIGHT WIPER WIPERS IF EQUIPPED SPEAKER WIRES HALL LIGHTS DINETTE LIGHTS MID...

Page 69: ...anual Supplement Chapter 12 Electrical System 63 Battery Cable Routings POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE RED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES ARE YELLOW NOTES TO ENGINE BATTERIES GROUNDING BLOCK BATTERY SWITCH POSI...

Page 70: ...Chapter 12 Electrical System 288 Owner s Manual Supplement 64 Wiring Diagrams 110 Volt AC Electrical System Single Dockside...

Page 71: ...288 Owner s Manual Supplement Chapter 12 Electrical System 65 110 Volt AC Electrical System Dual Dockside...

Page 72: ...Chapter 12 Electrical System 288 Owner s Manual Supplement 66 Engine Electrical System View not available at time of printing Periodically check http www bayliner com for updates...

Page 73: ...Manufacturer Pitch Model Number Generator Manufacturer Model Name Number Serial Number Oil Type SAE Quarts Filter Type Fuel System Fuel Capacity Filter Type Key Numbers Ignition Other Electronics Man...

Page 74: ...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 Age Health Address Address Phone...

Page 75: ...arture Time 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...

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